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At the end of the 2025 legislative session, the New York State Legislature passed a significantly pared-down version of the NY Home Energy Affordable Transition Act (NY HEAT Act). It will next be sent to Governor Hochul, who must decide whether to…

GLC Legal Director Richard Rifkin's new explainer, Explaining the Medical Aid in Dying Act, untangles a complex and controversial bill that was approved by both houses of the state Legislature. As of the time of publication, the legislation awaits…

The Government Law Center at Albany Law School hosted the virtual program, “New York State’s Climate Agenda: Progress and Paths Forward,” on Thursday, March 27, 2025.  The panel discussion was moderated by Cinnamon P. Carlarne, Esq., 19th President…

Highlights:
• SAFE Bet bill proposes federal rules on sports betting operators
• US election betting with Kalshi remains paused, court battle continues
• Nassau to study environmental impact of proposed Sands casino
• Political pressure grows as…

Highlights:
• Rep. Tonko and Sen. Blumenthal introduce federal SAFE Bet Act, public health approach to regulating mobile sports betting industry
• Buffalo mayor offered job as president of Western Regional OTB
• New York online casino proposal…

The Government Law Center at Albany Law School hosted the first program of the 2024 Warren Anderson Legislative Series, “The State of Police Oversight in New York,” on Tuesday, February 13. Panelists discussed critical issues in police oversight at…

The Government Law Center at Albany Law School hosted the third and final program in the series, Transcending Gender, Sex, and the Law, on December 7, 2023. In this program, panelist discussed the future of legal rights and protections for…