Republican and Democratic challengers are both using the issue to attack members of Congress as unethical, seizing on a common practice that enrages voters.
Category: New York State
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Stock Trading in Congress Becomes an Attack Line in Midterm Campaigns
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What’s Next for Luigi Mangione After His Guilty Plea?
The New York Times – On the Runway:Mr. Mangione’s plea in the federal case could make it difficult for New York State prosecutors to try their own case.
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Will a Ban on Bromated Flour Change New York Bagels and Pizza?
The New York Times – Business:Bromated flour, which makes breads and crusts stretchy and springy (and cheap), is among the carcinogens forbidden in pending state legislation.
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Coinbase and Gemini Accused of Illegal Gambling in N.Y. Lawsuits
The New York Times – Business:Attorney General Letitia James said the cryptocurrency giants were illegally running gambling platforms in the state after they expanded into prediction markets, which are loosely regulated.
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Republicans Seek Protections for Oil Giants Against Climate Lawsuits
The New York Times – Business:Utah passed a law to insulate oil companies against efforts to make them pay for their role in global warming. A nationwide version is in the works.
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Lewis E. Lehrman, Store Chain Heir Who Ran for N.Y. Governor, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Business:After helping his family’s Rite-Aid drugstore empire flourish, he waged a surprisingly close but losing race as a Reagan Republican against Mario Cuomo in 1982.
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Minimum Wage Rises in Some States as Workers Struggle with Basic Costs
This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than will earn the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour.
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New York Accuses UPS of Seasonal Worker Wage Theft
In a lawsuit, the state’s attorney general, Letitia James, said UPS had “repeatedly and persistently” failed to pay seasonal workers for all of the time they spent on the job.
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Trump’s Cuts Hobbled US Labor Board, Leaving Festering Disputes and a Power Struggle
Advocates fear damage to labor protections if the Supreme Court upholds the president’s move to control federal agency staffing.
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Hochul Urged to Ban Horseshoe Crab Fishing
Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry.
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Unexpected Critics of Trump’s Attacks on Wind Energy: Oil Executives
Business leaders and trade organizations have been especially worried by attempts to stop work on wind farms that had already secured federal approval.