Raga Justin

Albany

Investigative Reporter at Times Union (Albany)

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NY's top health officials said opioid success uncertain under Trump

1 day ago | timesunion.com | Raga Justin

ALBANY — Uncertainty surrounding the policy priorities of a new federal administration in Washington, D.C., could threaten New York’s goal of reaching a “zero overdose generation,” the state’s top health officials said Wednesday. During a wide-ranging conversation at the Times Union’s Hearst Media Center, state Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James V.
Democrats want New York to reward whistleblowers reporting fraud

2 days ago | timesunion.com | Raga Justin

ALBANY — Democratic lawmakers are seeking to create new incentives for whistleblowers who report fraudulent business practices to the state’s top financial regulators, a move they say would allow New York to aggressively combat white-collar crime if the federal government ceases to do so.
Hyperbole engulfs partisan spat over Social Security in NY

1 week ago | oleantimesherald.com | Raga Justin

ALBANY (TNS) — Top New York Democrats have found ample room for criticism in ongoing chaos at the federal Social Security Administration, tying fears around disruptive changes the Trump administration has proposed to cuts in the immensely popular benefits program. The state's most prominent congressional representatives, including Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Sen.
Hyperbole engulfs the partisan spat over Social Security changes

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Raga Justin

ALBANY - Top New York Democrats have found ample room for criticism in ongoing chaos at the federal Social Security Administration, tying fears around disruptive changes the Trump administration has proposed to cuts in the immensely popular benefits program. The state's most prominent congressional representatives, including Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Sen.
Kellie Roe is a ‘personal cheerleader’ for Second Chance Opportunities staff

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Raga Justin

Kellie Roe began using substances at 11 years old. When she became sober nearly two decades later, she found herself struggling with the fundamentals of living. "I didn't know the first thing about having a bank account or getting my driver's license or being an appropriate employee that showed up to work on time and dressed appropriately," said Roe, now the CEO of Second Chance Opportunities, Inc.
Democrats, Republicans inflame myths around Social Security cuts

1 week ago | timesunion.com | Raga Justin

ALBANY — Top New York Democrats have found ample room for criticism in ongoing chaos at the federal Social Security Administration, tying fears around disruptive changes the Trump administration has proposed to cuts in the immensely popular benefits program. The state’s most prominent congressional representatives, including Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Sen.
DOJ has ‘significant concerns’ as CDPAP legal fight continues

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Raga Justin

ALBANY - Federal regulators from the U.S. Department of Justice said this week the agency has "significant concerns" with the state Department of Health's ongoing transition of the administration a popular Medicaid home care program. The Justice Department's concerns are being raised as a court battle over the state's ability to pay patients and home care aides has delayed that transition.
DOJ has 'significant concerns' as CDPAP legal fight continues

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Raga Justin

ALBANY — Federal regulators from the U.S. Department of Justice said this week the agency has “significant concerns” with the state Department of Health’s ongoing transition of the administration a popular Medicaid home care program. The Justice Department's concerns are being raised as a court battle over the state’s ability to pay patients and home care aides has delayed that transition.
‘Devastating’: Child care advocates worry about imminent funding cliff

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Raga Justin

ALBANY - More than 10 upstate counties will close key child care assistance programs by June, the result of a funding shortfall that advocates have said is up to New York leaders to backfill in the state budget. Experts said that the state-administered Child Care Assistance Program, which uses a mix of federal, state and county government funding to help pay child care expenses for lower- and middle-income families, could see a $276 million gap by September 2026.
'Devastating': Child care advocates worry about imminent funding cliff

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Raga Justin

ALBANY — More than 10 upstate counties will close key child care assistance programs by June, the result of a funding shortfall that advocates have said is up to New York leaders to backfill in the state budget. Experts said that the state-administered Child Care Assistance Program, which uses a mix of federal, state and county government funding to help pay child care expenses for lower- and middle-income families, could see a $276 million gap by September 2026.