Kathy Hochul, climate change

Hochul signs bill that will charge oil and gas firms $75B, but critics say customers will really foot the tab
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will issue assessments to energy firms operating in New York; funds will be used for climate mitigation.
Hochul signs NY law that will charge $75B to oil, gas and coal companies for climate change — but critics say customers will pick up tab
Gov. Kathy Hochul approved a controversial law that will force oil, natural-gas and coal companies to fork over a staggering $75 billion to the state for spewing carbon emissions and contributing to climate change.
Hochul signs $75B climate superfund bill targeting oil companies
Oil and gas companies could be on the hook for billions of dollars to compensate for environmental pollution after Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed the Climate Change Superfund Act, a long-cherished priority for advocates who blame global warming on fossil fuels.
Hochul mandates fossil fuel companies to pay billions for contributions to climate change
Kathy Hochul signed a law on Thursday that requires fossil fuel companies to pay billions for their role in the climate crisis. The move makes New York the second state in the U.S. to hold oil manufacturers accountable for supporting projects that protect against the damages of floods,
Gov. Hochul signs 'Climate Superfund' bill to combat impacts like flooding, high heat
Governor Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation Thursday to bolster New York’s efforts to protect and restore the environment by requiring large fossil fuel c

MTA, congestion pricing and Hochul

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Governor Hochul Halts Extra 'Surge Pricing' for Manhattan Congestion Fee Amid Public Uproar
Governor Kathy Hochul stops extra surge pricing on Manhattan congestion tolls amid backlash. She ensures no 25% increase on ...
New York Gov. Hochul orders prison staffers involved in inmate's deadly beating to be fired
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered the firing of more than a dozen prison staffers over a beating that resulted in the ...
Hochul Signs Law That Penalizes Companies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The measure will seek to raise funds to pay for some of the damage caused by extreme weather events, which are becoming more ...
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for dismissal of 14 corrections employees after inmate death
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for the immediate dismissal of 14 prison employees after the death of Robert Brooks earlier ...
Hochul touts New York subway safety same day as ‘barbaric’ crimes occur
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) celebrated efforts to combat crime in New York City’s subway system on the same weekend several ...
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Hochul signs climate superfund bill in win for environmental advocates
Environmental advocates and state legislators are cheering word Thursday that New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law ...
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No Gridlock Alert surcharge for congestion pricing, Gov. Kathy Hochul decides
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The MTA will not be able to "surge" the base congestion pricing fee of $9 on Gridlock Alert days, Gov.
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New York passes law to regulate AI use in state agencies
New York state agencies must now monitor and regulate their use of generative artificial intelligence under a new law signed ...
New York legislation was inspired by state and federal superfund laws
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will issue assessments to energy firms operating in New York; funds will be used for climate mitigation.