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New York State Legislature Voting On Repeal Of Gov. Cuomo’s Emergency Powers

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — The New York State Assembly and Senate are voting to repeal temporary emergency powers granted to Gov. Andrew Cuomo at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Those powers are set to expire April 30. If repealed, executive orders currently in place related to the reduction of COVID-19 cases, the vaccine process and requiring face coverings will remain in place for 30 days. READ MORE: Reports: Top Cuomo Aides Allegedly Altered July Report To Conceal Number Of Nursing Home Deaths However, Cuomo would no longer be allowed to make decisions without input from the legislature.

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March 5, 2021 0 comment

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Covered California 2021 Open-Enrollment Gets Underway

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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Enrollment for the Covered California health insurance marketplace has opened for 2021. The open enrollment period began Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, 2021. During open enrollment people can either buy a plan, renew or change their current plan, or enroll in Medi-Cal. About 1.5 million Californian’s are currently enrolled in health insurance through Covered California. 88% of those receive some form of federal or state subsidies. Back in August, the agency announced that premiums will rise by an average of only 0.6% in 2021, the lowest mark ever since the Affordable Care Act was established a decade ago. Without any subsidies, the monthly premium for a Covered California consumer averages $587. However, in 2020, the average Covered California consumer was paying only $130 per month because of the federal tax credits and state subsidies. In 2020, the rate rose by only 0.8% . That came after serious spikes of 13.2%, 12.5% and 8.7% respectively between 2017 and 2019. Over the past few years the California Legislature has made serious efforts to keep premium hikes low. In June of 2019, the legislature approved a bill which brings back the individual mandate and institutes a tax penalty for those who don’t buy health insurance.

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November 9, 2020 0 comment

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New Jersey Governor’s Power Over Budget Projections Challenged

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TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – In the midst of intense budget negotiations, New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney introduced a constitutional amendment that would strip some of the governor’s budget powers. The proposal from would shift responsibility over revenue projections from the governor to a three-member panel consisting of state representatives and outside experts, reports CBS2’s Meg Baker. “This is not one we agree on,” said Gov. Phil Murphy . “In my humble opinion, (it) has to be and will continue to be in my opinion the chief executor of the state part of responsibility. It’s checks and balances realty that’s worked really well.” “Too much volatility in budget process right now,” said Sweeny. “Working with the administration, legislature, independent body, we’ll come up with a number and then we know they’re the numbers, instead of saying it’s something that it’s not and haggling inflate numbers, deflate numbers – more predictable forecasting system.” The current budgeting process has been in place for 71 years, and some question the need to change. “What do you say to people who say this is Dems against Phil Murphy?” said Sweeney. “Not true, governors come and go, this just fixes process.” “One individual should not have sole authority to certify numbers,” he said. Some New Jersey residents say they are looking for greater efficiency. “Anything that will improve conditions something should be tried,” said Susan Pfreffer of Edgewater. “Good to have another person, specially from outside,” said Savadore Nutley. “If want to expedite things, I think third-party can be helpful.” New Jersey State Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio, a Democrat, says Sweeney’s plan threatens the balance of power. She says it ignores the informal consensus process that already exists in the state. Both houses of the Legislature must approve the proposed amendment by a three-fifths majority before Aug. 6 to get the question in front of voters this year. Even if the senate does so this week, it appears unlikely the assembly will take the measure up in time.

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July 24, 2018 0 comment