The Albany Update

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It was more than a month late, but New York finally has a state budget. In today’s program we’ll tell you what made it in and what didn’t make it into this year’s fiscal plan. We’ll also place a special emphasis on budget-related items that pertain to our organization’s key priorities.

Next, we’ll update you on a couple of pieces of state legislation, the Clean Slate Act, and a proposed ban on funding for out-of-state abortions.

Finally, new data from the CDC suggests something disturbing regarding sexual confusion among American adolescents.

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One would think that before a minor undergoes a medical procedure that the child’s parents should have to consent to the procedure or at least be notified. However, state Democrats on the Senate Women’s Issues Committee rejected a bill that would have required at least one parent be notified before their daughter receives an abortion.

Then looking to the courts, a new lawsuit has been filed in California that challenges the constitutionality of assisted suicide.

On the federal level, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.

Also, the House is beginning to turn toward appropriations or spending conversations. As members head into negotiations, our organization is encouraging every member of New York’s congressional delegation to remember that federal tax dollars should not be used to fund abortions.

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This week, we’ll be discussing the confirmation of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s latest picks for the Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court. We’ll also be noting some of Hochul’s hijinks in promoting recreational weed and offering even more sloppy money for Planned Parenthood and other abortion facilities throughout the state.

Also, on the state level we’ll note the passage of a bill that requires SUNY campuses to provide its student body with abortifacients or refer them to those who can.

Then, at the federal level we need to discuss President Joe Biden’s latest proposed transgender rule. This one targets your daughters and granddaughters who are involved in athletics.

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The Legislature was not in session last week, due to the Easter and Passover holidays, as well as a planned Spring break, but that doesn’t mean it was a quiet week. The nation is roiled over court rulings affecting abortion-by-pill.

Additionally, the transgender issue is only being pushed harder into our American psyche. Thankfully, there is also a growing effort to resist this kind of sexual confusion.

And before we’re done, I’ll offer the latest on the status of state budget negotiations, and Governor Kathy Hochul’s newest nominations to the Court of Appeals.

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The stalemate at the statehouse is the lead story of the week. The State Budget was due April 1, but the Governor and the Legislature aren’t anywhere close to passing a fiscal plan.

Then, when we speak of out-of-state abortion funding, a recent NPR article highlights what that looks like. It’s truly disturbing that Empire State politicians are packing millions of abortion travel dollars into budget proposals. Abortion shouldn’t be a New York import—let alone lucrative industry.

Next, on the parental rights and school choice front, there was an important ruling that affirms parents as being the responsibly party of their child’s education.

We also have news of another scheduled speaker for our May 23 Legislative Day event in Albany.

Finally, we offer a few thoughts regarding the tragic school shooting in Nashville. It’s one more reason why churches across the state are demanding the right to appoint armed, volunteer security teams for their services.

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Today, we want to offer an update on the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act.

Then, we’ll discuss a piece of New York state legislation that solidifies the sad way in which our state addresses issues surrounding gender dysphoria.

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About a week ago, New York State Attorney General Letitia James hosted an event that featured drag queens. Oh, and did we mention that it was geared toward children?

Next, state funding for abortion isn’t making a lot of news these days, but there is a quiet effort to expand funding for abortion access in this year’s budget. We’ll tell you more about it.

Finally, how about some good news? A bill has been introduced that would formally recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Day in the state of New York.

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Last week, news broke that the New York City Council voted to remove one of its own from a key committee? Why? This member dared to speak out against Drag Queen Story Hours. It’s strange, because a recent guest on a liberal talk show alluded to the “murder” of pro-life Americans, but there is no pressure from the Left to cancel her. We’ll discuss.

Then, there are some troubling signs that pandemic measures that created distance between elected officials and their constituents are being allowed to continue in Albany.

Next up, there was a court victory for pregnancy resource centers and other pro-life organizations who don’t want to hire supporters of Planned Parenthood.

Finally, I’ve got a big announcement concerning the return of an in-person Legislative Day.

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Controversy erupted on the University at Buffalo campus last week when a student group welcomed a speaker who has been critical of the transgender movement. Campus liberals wouldn’t have it. Did UB stand up for free speech or cave to the pressure? We’ll tell you what happened.

Then, the saga over the religious liberty rights of a Syracuse, faith-based adoption agency has ended. It comes with a slap down of the state and a settlement for the adoption agency.

Next, our pro-abortion Governor and her radical sidekick Attorney General are at it again. They’re demanding that pharmacy chains make abortion-inducing pills widely available. These two will not tolerate any deviation from their pro-abortion dogma.

On the gambling front, New York is poised to license even more casinos in our state. This time, they’ll be downstate, though. In fact, it could be as many as three more coming to the Metropolitan area. Shameful.

Finally, the annual State Budget is due by April 1. The Governor and the State Legislature don’t always hit that mark, but the state’s fiscal plan is usually completed somewhere around that time. Today, we’ll tell you about five things that our organization believes should be included in this year’s budget.

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Faith in public life is a frequent topic on this program, but rarely do we see such a bold defense of it as we saw last week from the Mayor of New York City. Stay tuned. We’ll tell you more in just a moment.

Meanwhile, Albany progressives are advancing legislation that would require confusing gender neutral and preferred personal pronoun use in state laws. The legislation should be rejected.

On Long Island, two parents are suing a school district where a tenured teacher pressured their daughter into using a male name and male pronouns during the school day.

Maybe that is just one of the reasons we are seeing new polling that indicates New Yorkers favor school choice.

Finally, there is a federal effort underfoot to reverse a Biden Administration retirement plan regulation that pushes a progressive agenda.

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