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Legislators Keep Working Behind the Scenes | Albany News
Even as the legislative session ends and lawmakers brace for reelection, the real work begins behind the scenes—where bills like Senator Pat Fahy’s Purple Alert (an Amber Alert for missing people with disabilities) and Senator James Skoufis’ TEXAS Act (to stop New York from paying out-of-state life insurance premiums) are quietly gaining traction. With the Capitol quiet and no rallies or budget battles, legislators are using this lull to build support, refine complex proposals, and show their districts they’re tackling urgent issues. Fahy’s bill stems from a heartbreaking case involving a…
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