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Hochul signs bill that will charge oil and gas firms $75B

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.

New York Post on MSN · 1d

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.

Albany Times Union on MSN · 1d

Hochul signs $75B climate superfund bill targeting oil companies

The superfund bill was a top climate priority this year. It will likely face court challenges from major fuel producers.

BizPac Review · 17h

Hochul signs bill that could fine fossil fuel companies $75 billon for climate change

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will fine fossil fuel companies for climate change damages

MTA, Hochul and congestion pricing

New York Daily News on MSN · 11h

Hochul balks at MTA plan to hike congestion pricing during heavy traffic days

Gov. Kathy Hochul put the kibosh on the MTA’s plan to boost congestion pricing in Manhattan during times of extreme gridlock. The MTA has floated plans to charge an additional 25% on top of the $9 it plans to tax drivers heading into the Big Apple’s congestion relief zone — an area that extends from 60th St.

CBS New York on MSN · 1d

MTA could raise NYC congestion pricing toll 25% on gridlock alert days, but Hochul says she won't allow it

With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.

Yahoo · 1d

MTA says it has the right to hike congestion pricing toll 25% on gridlock alert days

However, Gov. Kathy Hochul says "under no circumstances" will she allow it to happen. The controversial tolling plan begins on Jan. 5. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has the story.

Greenhouse Gas, Governor of New York

The New York Times · 1d

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 frequent because of the combustion of fossil fuels.

Inc · 21h

New York Signs Climate Law That Would Fine Fossil Fuel Companies $75 Billion

The bill is meant to put the onus of fossil fuel damage on companies instead of the taxpayer. New York state will fine fossil fuel companies a total of $75 billion over the next 25 years to pay for damage caused to the climate under a bill Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law on Thursday.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

NY Governor Signs Law That Charges Companies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The legislation, approved earlier this year, compels major oil and gas companies to help cover the costs of recovery after extreme weather events.

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Hochul ‘outraged’ over correctional officers’ killing of inmate

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul condemned the “senseless” assault of Robert Brooks, an inmate at the Marcy Correctional Facility, ...

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Hochul signs legislation to protect students, teachers from extreme heat

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation to require that all school districts develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in ...

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Governor Hochul directs firing after fatal use of force at Marcy Correctional Facility

A dozen corrections officers and a nurse are under investigation following a deadly use of force incident at Marcy ...

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Friday’s Headlines: Gov. Hochul is a Fraud Edition

The headline on Dave Colon's story captured how all fans of this city felt: "Dynamic! MTA Could Hike Congestion Pricing Toll ...

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Hochul slammed for saying she's made subways safer on same day woman burned alive on train

New York Governor Kathy Hochul was called out after she praised how safe the New York City subway system has purportedly ...

Hochul approves plan to bill polluters billions for climate costs

Kathy Hochul on Thursday approved the Legislature’s bill to require major polluters who have contributed to global warming to ...

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Legislative Scrooge: Hochul doles out final vetoes, approvals for 2024 bills

Humbug, Hochul once again declared on legislation that would require public posting of information about contracts the state ...

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Governor Hochul Awards $51 Million in Grants for NY Homeowners

ALBANY, NY (WBNG) -- On Friday Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 1,060 households across the state will benefit from $51 ...

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