Month: July 2024
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New York Governor Hochul Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the nomination of James Caras to the Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government, highlighting his extensive legal and governmental experience. The public has seven business days to comment on his nomination before it is reviewed by the Independent Review Committee. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Executive Chamber’s latest nominee…
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White House. President Biden Names Fifty-Second Round of Judicial Nominees
President Biden announced his intent to nominate Ryan Y. Park to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and Byron B. Conway, Judge Jonathan E. Hawley, and Judge Gail A. Weilheimer to various federal district courts, bringing his total judicial nominees to 251. These nominees are highlighted for their qualifications, experience, and dedication to the rule…
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State Department’s Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship Adds Extreme Tech Challenge as Partner
On July 2, 2024, Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Partnerships signed a Memorandum of Understanding for XTC to join the Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE) public-private partnership. CCE is a public-private partnership designed to catalyze climate innovation in developing economies by nurturing emerging and market-viable climate solutions. …
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Celebrates Historic $2 Billion Investment in Affordable Housing, Total 10-Year Capital Commitment Reaching Record $26 Billion in Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
July 2, 2024 Announcement Follows On-Time, Balanced, and Fiscally-Responsible $112.4 Billion Adopted Budget That Invests in Future of New York City. Historic Investment Comes as Adams Administration’s Addresses Housing Crisis with “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” Proposal to Produce as Many as 108,850 New Homes Over 15 Years – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated an on-time,…
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President Biden Announces New Actions to Protect Workers and Communities from Extreme Weather
Despite the severe impacts of extreme weather events, Republicans in Congress continue to deny the very existence of climate change and expose their constituents to health and safety dangers Across the country, tens of millions of Americans are experiencing the effects of extreme weather events. From the record-shattering heat wave across the Midwest and Northeast,…
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NYC Mayor Adams, D.A. Bragg Announce New Midtown Community Improvement Coalition To Enhance Quality Of Life, Protect Public Safety In Midtown Manhattan
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. today announced the launch of the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition ( Coalition Includes More Than 20 City Agencies and Community Partners to Create a Cleaner, Safer, and More Vibrant Midtown Business District ), a new interagency quality of life improvement hub…
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Remarks by President Biden on the Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling.
Biden says public must block Trump if Supreme Court will not – Video THE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Good evening. The presidency is the most powerful office in the world. It’s an office that not only tests your judgment, perhaps even more importantly it’s an office that can test your character because you not only face moments…
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Mayor Adams, NYC Unity Project, and Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice Announce new Investment to Enhance LGBTQ+ Services at Pride Health Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Judson
Investments to Support Mental Health Services, Community Programming, Cultural Competency Training, Critical Renovations, and Access to Confidential HIV Prevention Services. Announcement Builds on Adams Administration’s Investments in LGBTQ+ Community New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced new investments in The Pride Health Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Judson, one of seven Pride Health Centers in…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on Extending Overtime to Millions of Workers
On July 1, 2024, President Biden announced an extension of overtime protections to 1 million workers earning less than $43,888 annually, with plans to extend these protections to another 3 million workers next year by raising the threshold to $58,656. This move aims to ensure fair pay and more family time for millions of Americans,…