Posts by Michayla Savitt
Push is On for Stronger NY Retirement Savings Program to Become Law
Around 85% of more than 200 small business owners in New York feel that workplace retirement savings plans are too expensive to pay on their own, according to an AARP NY survey. (Adobe Stock) ALBANY, N.Y. — A bill to bolster the New York Secure Choice Savings Program will reach Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk in the coming…
Read MoreAs Kids Return to School, Mental Health is on the Mind
Recent Kaiser Family Foundation research shows more than 20% of parents with children ages 5 to 12 say their kids’ emotional health has declined since March 2020. (Adobe Stock) RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — As New York schools gear up for the fall term, physical and mental well-being of kids in grades K-12 is in the forefront,…
Read MoreNY Clean-Energy Industry to See Boost from Federal Infrastructure Act
New York’s Climate Act has a target goal of 70% renewable energy by 2030, and 9,000 MW of offshore wind energy by 2035. (Adobe Stock) ALBANY, N.Y. — The Senate-approved Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has $15 billion allocated for the electric vehicle industry, and is expected to add momentum to New York’s growing commitment to…
Read MorePush is On for NY to Add Environmental Rights to State Constitution
If passed, New York could become the third state in the country to amend its state Constitution to guarantee that “each person shall have a right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment.” (Adobe Stock) ALBANY, N.Y. (PNS) — A ballot measure could give New York residents the constitutional right to a healthy…
Read MoreChildcare is Key For Women and Families as NY’s Economy Recovers from the COVID Recession
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research ranked New York 8th among states in 2019 for the number of women entering managerial and professional occupations. (Adobe Stock) ALBANY, NY (PNS) — Before the pandemic, more women were in the workforce than ever before, and new research ranks New York state fifth in the country for women’s…
Read MoreReport: Federal Support Vital to NY Families’ Economic Recovery
New York state ranks 16th in the nation for education. The 2021 Kids Count Data Book shows from 2017-2019, 41% of New York children ages 3 and 4 weren’t enrolled in preschool, compared to the 52% U.S. average. (Adobe Stock) ALBANY, NY (PNS) — New York is among the top 10 U.S. states for health among…
Read MoreAdvocates Continue Push to End College Transcript Withholding in NY
From December 2019 through March 2020, there were about 40,000 cases of transcript withholding in the SUNY system, according to Young Invincibles. (Adobe Stock) ALBANY, N.Y. — A measure to end college transcript withholding due to outstanding debt did not pass this session, but its supporters will continue advocating for those affected by the practice. Ripple effects…
Read MoreNational Week of Conversation Kicks Off Saturday
According to a Public Agenda/USA Today survey, 79% of Americans believe that making more opportunities to talk with people who have different views would be an effective way to reduce divisiveness. (Adobe Stock) NEW YORK — The inaugural “America Talks” event begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday, as part of an effort to heal social…
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