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New York urges federal officials to legalize medical marijuana

ALBANY — New York’s top cannabis officials are urging federal regulators to consider easing restrictions on marijuana across the country, a move state officials said would unlock benefits including more widespread medical marijuana treatment and financial benefits for cannabis businesses. The ...

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Hochul sued over 'indefinite pause' of congestion pricing

ALBANY — Environmentalists are suing Gov. Kathy Hochul over her decision to “indefinitely pause” a proposed $15 toll in New York City that was intended to reduce traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions in Manhattan. The legal challenge seeks to reverse Hochul’s ...

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Lawsuit alleges N.Y. regulators punished outspoken cannabis processor

ALBANY — A Columbia County cannabis processor has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York accusing the Office of Cannabis Management of using its regulatory authority to punish her after she spoke out publicly last year about unlawful conduct ...

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Child victims' advocates ask Legislature to probe state agency

ALBANY — An advocacy coalition is urging state lawmakers to convene a hearing to examine why the Department of Financial Services is allegedly declining to compel insurance companies to cover claims for the systemic sexual abuse of children that was allegedly ...

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N.Y. adopts guidelines for insurers using artificial intelligence

ALBANY — The state Department of Financial Services has released guidance for insurers to follow when using artificial intelligence or other nontraditional information sources in underwriting and pricing processes. The guidelines, finalized earlier this month, are intended to protect consumers from potential ...

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