A nuclear plant’s closure was hailed as a green win. Then emissions went up.
By Oliver Milman, The Guardian, March 20, 2024
When New York’s deteriorating...
New York is the next frontier for prospective medical marijuana entrepreneurs. In the past, the costs of setting up a dispensary combined with the limited supply of licenses made things more challenging. However, the state legalized recreational marijuana in 2021, opening new opportunities. The state is currently updating its legislation and planning to add more ...
New York and the Seneca Nation of Indians have resolved their longstanding legal battle over their gaming compact and agreed to begin negotiations on a new accord. Seneca Nation President Matthew Pagels announced the settlement in a message Wednesday night to tribal members on Facebook and Twitter. He said that the deal calls for the […]
The moratorium on New York casinos downstate is set to expire in 2023. Some lawmakers want to proactively issue the three full-scale commercial gaming licenses earmarked for the region early as a way to increase state revenue. But one leading industry analyst warns the forthcoming downstate properties pose grave consequences to the four upstate resorts. […]
Here’s what they say Legalizing cannabis for adults has been a wise investment. Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. As of December 2021, states reported a combined total of $10.4 billion in tax revenue […]
The nursing home reform proposal introduced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week includes some legislation that would boost penalties and reduce revenue for...