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In today’s CapCon, New York has now adopted new rules for how the state’s Parole Board will consider the cases of people who’ve been serving indeterminate life sentences after they were convicted of crimes as children.
Then, a fierce debate has been brewing over a federal tax credit that would benefit parents who want the choice to send their children to nonpublic schools. Here’s the latest as that deadline looms.
Later, New York’s ethics agency has proposed rules to clarify what kind of financial activity is allowed for statewide elected officials, agency heads and policy makers.
Plus, the state may soon play a more direct role in connecting older residents with vital options for transportation (Bills Passed But Pending) and a lawmaker has introduced a bill to study a universal pension system. (New Bills of Note).
Names in today’s CapCon: Kathy Hochul, Donald Trump, Rob Rolison, Dean Murray, Phil Steck, Jackson, John Zaccaro, Cordell Cleare
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