Elise Kline

Albany

Multimedia Journalist and Host at WMHT-TV (Troy, NY)

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Articles

New Year, New Roles! A Breakdown of Leadership in Albany

Jan 24, 2025 | nynow.wmht.org | Shantel Destra |Elise Kline

Lawmakers in Albany recently entered the state capitol for the new legislative term following an election that brought some new faces to the chambers. In the Senate, there are five new members; in the Assembly, there are more than 20 new members. In each legislative term lawmakers are selected for important roles such as floor leaders, the House Speaker, and Majority and Minority Leaders. Senate Majority LeaderSen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Westchester County)Sen.
Full Episode: State of the State Reaction & Reproductive Rights Priorities

Jan 17, 2025 | nynow.wmht.org | Elise Kline

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Hochul Vetoes Grieving Families Act for a Third Time

Jan 5, 2025 | nynow.wmht.org | Elise Kline

For the third year in a row, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the Grieving Families Act that would have given families in the state the ability to sue for wrongful death damages based on emotional anguish, suffering, and grief. Currently, state law only allows wrongful death suits to hand out damages based on economic or pecuniary loss. New York is one of only two states in the country with such a legal statute.
Possible changes to cannabis marketing and advertising state rules

Aug 13, 2024 | weny.com | Elise Kline

ALBANY, NY (WENY)--CANNABIS RETAIL BRANDS MAY HAVE MORE FLEXIBILITY WHEN IT COMES TO PRICE PROMOTIONS, PACKAGING AND EVEN LOYALTY PROGRAMS AFTER THE STATE’S CANNABIS CONTROL BOARD APPROVED NEW MARKETING REGULATIONS. SOME ADVOCATES WITH THE CANNABIS ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK (cany) SAID THE STATE’S CURRENT RULES AROUND MARKETING AND ADVERTISING ARE UNFAIR AND BIASED TOWARDS THE NEWLY LEGAL RETAIL CANNABIS MARKET.
More affordable housing in N.Y.

Aug 12, 2024 | weny.com | Elise Kline

ALBANY, NY (WENY)--Monday GOV. KATHY HOCHUL CUT THE RIBBON ON AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN WESTERN NEW YORK. THE GOVERNOR SAid THIS PROJECT IN PARTICULAR—WHICH CREATED 28 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AND A FREE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE SAME BUILDING in the city of buffalo, IS A MODEL FOR OTHER PROJECTS AROUND THE STATE. “I’m pointing to this project and what we’re doing—integrating education for children in a place where families can live, the same building.
Advocates demand crackdown on sex buyers

Aug 2, 2024 | weny.com | Elise Kline

ALBANY, NY (WENY)--SEX TRADE SURVIVORS AND ANTI-TRAFFICKING ADVOCATES ARE LOOKING TO MAKE BIG CHANGES TO NEW YORK STATE’S LAWS DEALING WITH PROSTITUTION. “I consider myself one of the lucky ones that managed to escape, many others do not,” said Gabrielle Prieto, a sex trade survivor. ONE BILL CALLED THE SEX TRADE SURVIVORS JUSTICE AND EQUALITY ACT -- IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE BY ENSURING PEOPLE WITHIN PROSTITUTION ARE NOT PROSECUTED.
Advocates urge Gov. Hochul to sign drug affordability bill

Aug 1, 2024 | erienewsnow.com | Elise Kline
Advocates urge Gov. Hochul to sign drug affordability bill

Aug 1, 2024 | weny.com | Elise Kline

ALBANY, NY (WENY)--ADVOCATES AND LAWMAKERS ARE CALLING ON THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN A BILL THAT WOULD HELP NEW YORKERS WITH THEIR PRESCRIPTIONS AND UTILITY BILLS. “With these extreme weather patterns, all of us are feeling it but we know where the dire consequences end up are those seniors as well as those who have other underlying health issues,” said Assembly Member Pat Fahy (D-Assembly District 109).
N.Y. democratic delegates are 'fired up' about Kamala Harris

Jul 31, 2024 | weny.com | Elise Kline

ALBANY, NY (WENY)--IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS SINCE BECOMING THE PRESUMED DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE, KAMALA HARRIS HAS RAISED $200 MILLION AND GAINED OVER 170,000 VOLUNTEERS. “New York Democrats are really fired up for Kamala Harris," said Assembly Member Alex Bores (D-Assembly District 73), a democratic delegate.
New financial assistance for low-and-middle income families

Jul 30, 2024 | weny.com | Elise Kline

ALBANY, NY (WENY)--Tuesday GOV. KATHY HOCHUL ANNOUNCED $350 million IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW TO MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES. THE funding IS COMING THROUGH THE EMPIRE CHILD CREDIT PROGRAM—WHICH IS A TAX CREDIT PROGRAM THAT HELPS FAMILIES GET DIRECT ASSISTANCE. BY THE END OF AUGUST GOV. HOCHUL SAID ONE MILLION NEW YORK FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WILL receive A CHILD TAX CREDIT CHECK IN THE MAIL.