Day: November 19, 2023
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New York State Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect Public Health and Combat Opioid Addiction
S.2099C/A.5200B Enacts Matthew’s Law Which Will Allow Drug Testing Supplies to be Distributed by Health Care Professionals or Pharmacists to All Governor Hochul signed legislation that continues aggressive efforts to address the opioid and overdose epidemic. Matthew’s Law, or S.2099C/A.5200B, expands the public’s access to fentanyl testing supplies, a resource that protects public health by…
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White House. Joe Biden: The U.S. won’t back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas
Washington Post: Joe Biden: The U.S. won’t back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas[President Joe Biden, 11/18/23] Today, the world faces an inflection point, where the choices we make — including in the crises in Europe and the Middle East — will determine the direction of our future for generations to come. What will…
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New York State Governor Hochul Signs Health Equity and Opportunity Legislation for New Yorkers and Designated the former Soviet Women’s Solidarity Day as March 8th – a holiday in New York
Governor Hochul Signs Health Equity and Opportunity Legislation for New Yorkers Legislation S.1522/A.1296 Replaces the Phrases ‘Feminine Hygiene Products’ and ‘Sanitary Napkins’ with Gender Non-Specific ‘Menstrual Products’ Legislation S.5913A/A.113A Requires Menstrual Products to be Provided to Students for Free in Private Middle and High School Student Restrooms. Legislation S.1792/A.4349 Designates March 8th Each Year as…