New York Bill Would Limit State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Programs
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 18, 2021) – A bill introduced in the New York Assembly would ban state and local law enforcement agencies from acquiring certain military equipment from federal programs. Asm. Ron Kim (D) and a coalition of Democrats introduced Assembly Bill 3115...
To the Governor: New York Bill Legalizes Marijuana for Adult Use Despite Federal Prohibition
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 31, 2021) – On Tuesday night, the New York legislature gave final approval to a bill to legalize marijuana for adult use in the state despite federal cannabis prohibition. Sen. Liz Krueger (D-NYC) introduced Senate Bill 854 (S854) in January....
New York Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales, Set Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 15, 2021) – A bill introduced in the New York Assembly would expand raw milk sales through herd-share agreements. Passage into law would take an additional step toward rejecting a federal prohibition scheme in practice and effect. Asm. Kieran...