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Jacobson Praises Damning PSC Report Documenting Central Hudson’s Multiple Missteps and Violations

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is praising the Public Service Commission (PSC) for the report it released today, documenting the deeply troubled launch of Central Hudson’s new, multi-million-dollar billing system. Among its many findings,...

Governor Adopts Jacobson’s FAFSA Bill in Budget

A bill (A8953) sponsored by Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) requiring high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now part of Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget. If this section of the budget passes,...

Governor Signs Major Utility Reform Bill Sponsored by Jacobson and Hinchey

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a sweeping utility reform bill (A.4055/S.4234) sponsored by Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) and State Senator Michelle Hinchey (D-41) aimed at curbing chronic late billing by Central Hudson and other utility companies....

Jacobson Applauds Proposed EPA Rule Requiring All Lead Water Lines to be Replaced

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is commending the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal requiring all lead service lines be replaced. While the EPA has water standards regarding lead, this is the first time that the agency would...

Jacobson Praises State Education Department Proposal to Require Financial Literacy for Graduation

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is praising the new State Education Department Blue Ribbon Commission proposal to require financial literacy classes to graduate high school. This requirement mirrors Jacobson’s own bill (A2298). “Graduating...

Jacobson, Deichler, and Environmental Advocates Call on City of Poughkeepsie to Get the Lead out of City Drinking Water

On Thursday, July 6th at 5:30pm, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson, City of Poughkeepsie Councilperson Megan Deichler, and environmental advocacy groups call on Mayor Mark Nelson and the Common Council to adopt an ordinance committing the City of Poughkeepsie...

Jacobson Announces $30,000 for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater

On Friday, June 23rd at 11am, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh) will announce $30,000 in funding for the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater’s educational programming WHO:Assemblymember Jonathan JacobsonDavid Toman, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater...

Jacobson and Hinchey Pass Legislation Curbing Late Billing from Central Hudson

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) and State Senator Michelle Hinchey (D- 41) have passed legislation aimed at curbing chronic late billing by Central Hudson and other utility companies. Bill A.4055A/ S04234-A prohibits utilities from back-billing...

Jacobson Passes “Faithless Electors” Legislation to Ensure that Presidential Votes Are Properly Counted

This week, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) passed legislation (A928) requiring New York’s electoral voters to cast their ballots for the presidential and vice- presidential candidates who win the state’s popular vote in the November general...

Jacobson Calls on President Biden to Provide Work Papers for Asylum Seekers in the Town of Newburgh

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) sent a letter this week calling on President Biden to provide work papers for asylum seekers who were recently sent from New York City to the Town of Newburgh. In his letter, Jacobson wrote: “New York City is...
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