Jacobson Applauds New EPA Standards as a Historic Step in the Fight to Limit Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water
Apr 11, 2024
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is applauding the first-ever national drinking water standard to protect against exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Jacobson,...
Jacobson Calls on New York State to Fortify its Bridges Against Cargo Ships
Apr 8, 2024
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is calling on New York State to review and fortify its bridges, citing the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore due to a cargo ship collision and a recent New York Times article pointing out potential...
Jacobson Scores Major Victories in Assembly Budget Restoring Cuts to Education, Highway Funding and Clean Water
Mar 19, 2024
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) scored significant victories in the Assembly one- house budget, restoring cuts from the Governor’s budget to public schools, highway funding and clean water infrastructure, including the replacement of lead water...
Governor Adopts Jacobson’s FAFSA Bill in Budget
Feb 16, 2024
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
Dec 26, 2023
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
Nov 30, 2023
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
Nov 14, 2023
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
Jul 6, 2023
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
Jun 21, 2023
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
Jun 21, 2023
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...
