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Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
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"The reporting coming out of the Salmon River Central School District is highly disturbing and raises serious questions regarding the safety of children at this school. As a mom, I know firsthand the trust parents place in our schools, and the teachers and administrators who work with our children. School should be a place where every child is safe, respected and supported. These allegations are alarming and entirely unacceptable and the State's independent
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ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
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"The reporting coming out of the Salmon River Central School District is highly disturbing and raises serious questions regarding the safety of children at this school. As a mom, I know firsthand the trust parents place in our schools, and the teachers and administrators who work with our children. School should be a place where every child is safe, respected and supported. These allegations are alarming and entirely unacceptable and the State's independenteducation department must take swift action to investigate and rectify this situation."
Contact the Governor's Press Office
Contact us by phone:
Albany: (518) 474-8418
New York City: (212) 681-4640
Contact us by email:
Press.Office@exec.ny.gov
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Original text here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/statement-governor-kathy-hochul-132
Rep. Selina Bliss Introduces FASTER Saves Lives Act to Improve School Emergency Response
PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 20 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2025:
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Rep. Selina Bliss Introduces FASTER Saves Lives Act to Improve School Emergency Response
State Representative Selina Bliss has introduced HB 2076, the FASTER Saves Lives Act, to improve emergency medical response on school campuses during life-threatening incidents.
The bill creates a framework allowing school districts and charter schools to provide advanced trauma medical training to designated employees, ensuring schools have on-site personnel who can deliver immediate care
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PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 20 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2025:
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Rep. Selina Bliss Introduces FASTER Saves Lives Act to Improve School Emergency Response
State Representative Selina Bliss has introduced HB 2076, the FASTER Saves Lives Act, to improve emergency medical response on school campuses during life-threatening incidents.
The bill creates a framework allowing school districts and charter schools to provide advanced trauma medical training to designated employees, ensuring schools have on-site personnel who can deliver immediate carebefore paramedics arrive.
"Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable death after traumatic injury," said Representative Bliss. "HB 2076 gives schools the option to prepare staff to act immediately when an emergency occurs." HB 2076 authorizes optional trauma response training for school employees, including hemorrhage control with tourniquets, airway support, chest injury stabilization, and coordination with law enforcement and emergency medical services. Training standards align with civilian and tactical emergency medical protocols and require periodic recertification.
Participation is voluntary for school systems and employees. The legislation does not require schools to arm staff, does not change firearm laws, and imposes no new requirements on participating districts. It also fits within existing school safety and emergency preparedness laws and applies Good Samaritan liability protections to trained employees acting within the scope of their training.
Schools often face emergency response delays due to campus size, access limitations, and distance from trauma centers. Military and civilian trauma studies show survival rates drop sharply when hemorrhage control is delayed, yet most school staff receive only basic first aid training that does not cover high-acuity injuries.
"Whether the emergency is an act of violence, a serious athletic injury, or a transportation accident, trained responders on site save lives," Representative Bliss said.
Training costs are limited and may be covered through existing school safety grants, federal preparedness funds, or private partnerships. The bill does not impose unfunded mandates on schools.
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Selina Bliss is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives, serving Legislative District 1 in Yavapai County, and Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee.
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Original text here: https://www.azleg.gov/press/house/57LEG/2R/251219BLISSHB2076.pdf
Minnesota DNR Finalizes Off-Highway Vehicle Strategic Master Plans
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 20 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2025:
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Minnesota DNR finalizes off-highway vehicle strategic master plans
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finalized strategic master plans for each of the three primary categories of off-highway vehicle recreation: all-terrain vehicles, off-road vehicles and off-highway motorcycles.
The plans communicate the background and trends of OHV recreation, share information about statewide OHV trail management and strategic planning, and provide guidance
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 20 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2025:
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Minnesota DNR finalizes off-highway vehicle strategic master plans
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finalized strategic master plans for each of the three primary categories of off-highway vehicle recreation: all-terrain vehicles, off-road vehicles and off-highway motorcycles.
The plans communicate the background and trends of OHV recreation, share information about statewide OHV trail management and strategic planning, and provide guidanceregarding future trail maintenance and development practices. The plans also highlight conditions that are suitable for future trail development. Additionally, safety and responsible riding are core considerations throughout the plans, including guidance on education, design, signage and enforcement. The DNR also developed an overview document that ties the three individual plans together.
Each plan incorporates input from a wide range of groups, individuals and other levels of government received during plan development and after the draft plans were shared for review. Feedback during a 60-day comment period helped the DNR refine the plans to reflect statewide priorities, local perspectives, and the interests and concerns of people who engage in both motorized and non-motorized uses of public lands. The plans and overview document are available on the OHV strategic master plans webpage on the DNR website. For questions or to request a printed copy, contact Molly Lou Pintok at [email protected] or 651-259-5095.
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Original text here: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/2025/12/19/minnesota-dnr-finalizes-highway-vehicle-strategic-master-plans
LCRA Awards $17,725 Grant to Laguna Vista Fire-Rescue for Updated Emergency Gear
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2025:
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LCRA awards $17,725 grant to Laguna Vista Fire-Rescue for updated emergency gear
New equipment will provide firefighters with new specialized breathing equipment for use in hazardous environments
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LAGUNA VISTA, Texas - The Laguna Vista Fire-Rescue soon will replace outdated air tanks and breathing gear with new units that meet national standards, thanks to a $17,725 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The community grant, along with $5,909 in matching funds from
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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2025:
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LCRA awards $17,725 grant to Laguna Vista Fire-Rescue for updated emergency gear
New equipment will provide firefighters with new specialized breathing equipment for use in hazardous environments
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LAGUNA VISTA, Texas - The Laguna Vista Fire-Rescue soon will replace outdated air tanks and breathing gear with new units that meet national standards, thanks to a $17,725 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The community grant, along with $5,909 in matching funds fromthe volunteer fire department, will enable the Laguna Vista Fire-Rescue to purchase three new breathing units to equip firefighters with modern, lifesaving respiratory protection, enhancing both firefighter safety and the department's ability to respond effectively to emergencies.
"Each firefighter entering a structure needs a reliable air supply to stay safe," Fire Chief Neil Waters said. "Without it, the risk is life threatening. With this funding, we're equipping our team properly to operate in environments containing smoke, toxic gases and low oxygen. That not only protects our firefighters but also translates directly into faster, safer emergency responses and a higher potential for saving lives in our community."
Waters said the grant enabled the department to purchase multiple self-contained breathing apparatus, or SCBA, units at once.
"Grants like this are critical for smaller departments like ours," Waters said. "Without it, we would have had to find funding elsewhere, which is increasingly difficult. Typically, we could only afford to replace one SCBA per year, but this grant allows us to replace three outdated packs at once, keeping our equipment up to standard and our firefighters safe. It really puts us three years ahead and ensures we're not using gear that's going out of compliance."
The volunteer fire department serves the community of Laguna Vista and regularly provides mutual aid to Port Isabel and South Padre Island.
This is one of 41 grants awarded recently through LCRA Community Grants. These grants are awarded twice a year as part of LCRA's effort to give back to communities in its wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas.
Applications for the next round of grants will be accepted in January. More information is available at lcra.org/cdpp.
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About LCRA
The Lower Colorado River Authority serves customers and communities throughout Texas by managing the lower Colorado River; generating and transmitting electric power; providing a clean, reliable water supply; and offering outdoor adventures at more than 40 parks along the Colorado River from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast. LCRA and its employees are committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service. LCRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1934 and receives no state appropriations.
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Original text here: https://www.lcra.org/news/news-releases/lcra-awards-17725-grant-to-laguna-vista-fire-rescue-for-updated-emergency-gear/
Governor Hochul Announces Latest Milestone in Transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Latest Milestone in Transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of new entrance and exit ramps along Interstate 81 southbound (future Business Loop 81) at North Clinton Street in the City of Syracuse, providing streamlined access to the city's historic Northside and the revitalized Inner Harbor. Additionally, the new Spencer Street bridge, featuring enhanced bicycle and pedestrian amenities, is now open,
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ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Latest Milestone in Transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of new entrance and exit ramps along Interstate 81 southbound (future Business Loop 81) at North Clinton Street in the City of Syracuse, providing streamlined access to the city's historic Northside and the revitalized Inner Harbor. Additionally, the new Spencer Street bridge, featuring enhanced bicycle and pedestrian amenities, is now open,providing a more direct connection between the Northside and Inner Harbor for all users of the transportation system. Together, the new ramps and bridge represent the latest milestone in the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project, which is the largest construction project ever undertaken by the State Department of Transportation and is bringing increased connectivity, mobility and opportunity to Central New York.
"From the very start of the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project our goal has been to strengthen the connections that tie the communities of Central New York together, and we are working every day to achieve it," Governor Hochul said. "The new ramps and reconstructed bridge create easy-to-navigate gateways to the Northside and Inner Harbor in the City of Syracuse, improving access for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists and making life easier and safer for the thousands of residents and commuters who rely on these routes to get where they need to go every day."
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, "The I-81 Viaduct Project is already transforming the movement of people and goods around Central New York, and these newest upgrades to the transportation infrastructure in Syracuse will bring sweeping new access to some of the city's most diverse neighborhoods, downtown Syracuse, and the education and employment hub on University Hill. They also move us a big step closer to the goal of removing an elevated highway that has cast a shadow over this community for decades."
The brand new on-and-off ramps along Interstate 81 southbound at North Clinton Street create a simplified access point to and from the highway, eliminating multiple merge points and minimizing the need for last-minute lane changes by motorists. The ramps also provide direct access to the many businesses and residences on North Clinton Street and offer an alternative local route for motorists destined for the Northside, Inner Harbor and Destiny USA to the north, and Franklin Square or downtown Syracuse to the south.
With the opening of the new ramps, the Spencer Street/Catawba Street off-ramp from I-81 southbound and the Genant Drive on-ramp to I-81 southbound are no longer in operation.
The original Spencer Street bridge over I-81 closed last year and the new structure was constructed in its footprint. However, the new bridge is more than 30 feet longer to accommodate the modified future Business Loop 81 underneath and it features ten-foot-wide sidewalks on its south side - twice the size of the bridge's previous sidewalks - and a shared use path on its north side. The bridge gives drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists access to Northside neighborhoods, including Little Italy, Sedgwick and Hawley-Green; vital medical facilities, including St. Joseph's Health Hospital; and local landmarks like the Central New York Regional Market and NBT Bank Stadium. It also serves as a gateway to Syracuse's burgeoning waterfront and its many restaurants, retail shops, community events and festivals. New ornamental lighting on both sides of the bridge enhances visibility and safety for users in the evening and early morning hours.
Ongoing and future improvements on the Northside and Inner Harbor are anticipated to be complete by the end of 2026 and include:
* New Bear and Court Street bridges
* Reconstruction of North Clinton Street and West Bear Street
* Modifications to the Spencer Street and West Bear Street on-ramps to I-690 westbound
* Improved access to the Empire State Trail
The I-81 Viaduct Project is part of Governor Hochul's unprecedented commitment to modernize New York State's infrastructure and invest in projects that reconnect communities by promoting equity, connectivity, and multi-modal transportation opportunities for communities across the state. The $34.3 billion, five-year NYSDOT Capital Plan helps fulfill the Governor's vision for a modern transportation system that serves New Yorkers across the State. The project is being funded with a mix of federal and state resources.
For more information on the I-81 Viaduct Project, including contracts one through five, click here.
City of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh said, "Improving access to the Inner Harbor and making better pedestrian and cycle routes for Northside residents has been a high priority for the City of Syracuse. Our team worked closely with the DOT's 81 Project team, and these improvements demonstrate the State listened. I thank Governor Hochul and Commissioner Dominguez for their partnership and for delivering on their commitments."
About the Department of Transportation
It is the mission of the New York State Department of Transportation to provide a safe, reliable, equitable and resilient transportation system that connects communities, enhances quality of life, protects the environment and supports the economic well-being of New York State.
Lives are on the line; slow down and move over for highway workers!
For more information, find them on Facebook, follow us on X or Instagram, or visit our website. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.
Contact the Governor's Press Office
Contact us by phone:
Albany: (518) 474-8418
New York City: (212) 681-4640
Contact us by email:
Press.Office@exec.ny.gov
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Original text here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-latest-milestone-transformative-interstate-81-viaduct-project
Colo. PUC Issues Weekly Meeting Agenda for Dec. 23, 2025
DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 20 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda:
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Consent Items
TRANSPORTATION
1. PROCEEDING NO. 25A-0472CP-EXT Peak 1 Express and/or Peak One Express
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF BRECKDIRECT LLC DOING BUSINESS AS PEAK 1 EXPRESS AND/OR PEAK ONE EXPRESS FOR PERMANENT AUTHORITY TO EXTEND OPERATIONS UNDER CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY NO. 55937.
a. Filing Date and Party: 11/05/2025 Peak 1 Express and/or Peak One Express
Description: Application for authority to extend Certificate of Public Convenience
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DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 20 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda:
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Consent Items
TRANSPORTATION
1. PROCEEDING NO. 25A-0472CP-EXT Peak 1 Express and/or Peak One Express
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF BRECKDIRECT LLC DOING BUSINESS AS PEAK 1 EXPRESS AND/OR PEAK ONE EXPRESS FOR PERMANENT AUTHORITY TO EXTEND OPERATIONS UNDER CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY NO. 55937.
a. Filing Date and Party: 11/05/2025 Peak 1 Express and/or Peak One Express
Description: Application for authority to extend Certificate of Public Convenienceand Necessity No. 55937.
Analyst(s): Vanessa Condra
RECOMMENDATION: Deem the application complete and refer the application to an Administrative Law Judge by minute entry.
b. Filing Date and Party: 11/10/2025 Peak 1 Express and/or Peak One Express
Description: Amendment to Application
Analyst(s): Vanessa Condra
RECOMMENDATION: Refer the matter to an Administrative Law Judge by minute entry.
c. Filing Date and Party: 11/19/2025 Explorer Tours and/or Red Rocks Shuttle Red Rocks Shuttle
Description: Joint notice of intervention by right, alternative motion for intervention, entry of appearance
Analyst(s): Vanessa Condra
RECOMMENDATION: Refer the matter to an Administrative Law Judge by minute entry.
d. Filing Date and Party: 11/24/2025 Aspire Tours, LLC
Description: Petition for intervention and entry of appearance
Analyst(s): Vanessa Condra
RECOMMENDATION: Refer the matter to an Administrative Law Judge by minute entry.
e. Filing Date and Party: 12/16/2025 ilimo
Description: Intervention
Analyst(s): Vanessa Condra
RECOMMENDATION: Refer the matter to an Administrative Law Judge by minute entry.
f. Filing Date and Party: 12/17/2025 The Colorado Sightseer
Description: Intervention
Analyst(s): Vanessa Condra
RECOMMENDATION: Refer the matter to an Administrative Law Judge by minute entry.
2. PROCEEDING NO. 25A-0476R BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY FOR AUTHORITY TO REPLACE THE FLASHERS, GATES, AND BUNGALOW AND UPGRADE THE TRACK CIRCUITRY FROM MOTION DETECTION TO CONSTANT WARNING TIME FOR THE CROSSING AT RICHARDS LAKE ROAD IN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO (DOT# 245150L) .
Filing Date and Party: 11/06/2025 BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
Description: Application for an order authorizing replacement of the flashing lights, bells, gates, and bungalow and upgrade the track circuitry from motion detection to constant warning time in the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado
Analyst(s): Alan Farrell
RECOMMENDATION: Deem the application complete and grant the application.
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ENERGY / WATER
1. PROCEEDING NO. 24A-0442E Public Service Company of Colorado
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO FOR APPROVAL OF ITS 2024 JUST TRANSITION SOLICITATION .
a. Filing Date and Party: 12/16/2025 Colorado Independent Energy Association
Description: Power Purchase Agreement comments and redlines and unopposed motion for extension of time to file additional PPA
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Grant the request in the motion for an extension to December 19, 2025, to file additional redlined model contracts.
2. PROCEEDING NO. 25A-0500E Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF BLACK HILLS COLORADO ELECTRIC, LLC, FOR APPROVAL OF ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TARIFF (EDR) .
Filing Date and Party: 12/16/2025 Office of Utility Consumer Advocate
Description: Intervention as a matter of right, entry of appearances and request for hearing
Analyst(s): Ronald Davis, Alex Acerra
RECOMMENDATION: Establish the Office of Utility Consumer Advocate as a party to the proceeding.
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Discussion Items
TRANSPORTATION
1. PROCEEDING NO. 25G-0191CP Colorado Public Utilities Commission
Estes Park Ride Share and/or Estes Park Rideshare by JM Concierge Services LLC
COLORADO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, COMPLAINANT, V. ESTES PARK RIDE SHARE AND/OR ESTES PARK RIDESHARE BY JM CONCIERGE SERVICES LLC, RESPONDENT.
Filing Date and Party: 11/05/2025 Colorado Public Utilities Commission
Description: Exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0748
Analyst(s): Vanessa Condra, Ruth Harper
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
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ENERGY / WATER
1. PROCEEDING NO. 22A-0230E Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF BLACK HILLS COLORADO ELECTRIC, LLC FOR (1) APPROVAL OF ITS 2022 ELECTRIC RESOURCE PLAN AND CLEAN ENERGY PLAN, AND (2) APPROVAL OF ITS 2023-2026 RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD COMPLIANCE PLAN.
a.Filing Date and Party: 12/01/2025 Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC
Description: Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Commission Decision No. C25-0805
Analyst(s): Ronald Davis, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the Application for rehearing, reargument or reconsideration. Decision must be mailed by December 31, 2025.
b. Filing Date and Party: 12/02/2025 County of Pueblo
Description: Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Commission Decision No. C25-0805
Analyst(s): Ronald Davis, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the Application for rehearing, reargument or reconsideration. Decision must be mailed by January 1, 2026.
c. Filing Date and Party: 12/11/2025 Colorado Independent Energy Association
Description: Motion for leave to respond and response to Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC's Application for Rehearing, Reargument, or Reconsideration of Commission Decision No. C25-0805
Analyst(s): Ronald Davis, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
2. PROCEEDING NO. 24A-0442E Public Service Company of Colorado
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO FOR APPROVAL OF ITS 2024 JUST TRANSITION SOLICITATION .
a. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 Grid United LLC
Description: Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
b. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 Coalition for Community Solar Access, Inc.
Description: Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
c. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 Interwest Energy Alliance
Description: Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
d. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 Colorado Communities For Climate Action
Description: Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
e. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 City of Pueblo County of Pueblo Pueblo Economic Development Corporation
Description: Joint Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
f. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 Vote Solar Grid Alternatives, Inc GreenLatinos Roots to Resilience NAACP State Conference CO-MT-WY
Description: Joint Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
g. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 Colorado Energy Office
Description: Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
h. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 Western Resource Advocates Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
Description: Joint Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
i. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 Colorado Office of Just Transition
Description: Application for Rehearing, Reargument, or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
j. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 Office of Utility Consumer Advocate County of Routt Town of Hayden City of Craig County of Moffat Colorado Office of Just Transition
Description: Joint Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
k. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 Office of Utility Consumer Advocate
Description: Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
l. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 Colorado Independent Energy Association
Description: Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
m. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 Colorado Solar and Storage Association Solar Energy Industries Association Advanced Energy United
Description: Joint Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
n. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 City of Craig County of Moffat
Description: Joint Application for Rehearing, Reargument, or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
o. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 County of Routt Town of Hayden
Description: Joint Application for Rehearing, Reargument, or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
p. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado
Description: Application for Rehearing, Reargument or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
q. Filing Date and Party: 11/26/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado Eastern Metro Area Business Coalition
Description: Joint Application for Rehearing, Reargument, or Reconsideration of Decision No. C25-0747
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether to grant the item for the sole purpose of tolling the statutory time limit in Section 40-6-114(1), C.R.S., to prevent denial by operation of law.
r. Filing Date and Party: 12/11/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado
Description: Motion to modify reply comment deadline relating to redlines of Power Purchase Agreements, and request for shortened response time
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso, Michael Eden
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
s. Filing Date and Party: Public Service Company of Colorado
3. PROCEEDING NO. 25AL-0460E
IN THE MATTER OF ADVICE LETTER NO. 1999 - ELECTRIC FILED BY PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO TO REVISE ITS COLORADO P.U.C. NO. 8 - ELECTRIC TARIFF TO REVISE ITS PEAK PARTNER REWARD PROGRAM RATE SCHEDULE, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.
a. Filing Date and Party: 10/31/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado
Description: Filing to revise the Peak Partners Reward Program Rate Schedule by increasing the Performance Incentive Credit from $0.70 /kWh to $1.35/kWh
Analyst(s): Patrick Lamere
RECOMMENDATION: (1) Allow the item to become effective by operation of law; or (2) suspend the effective date of the item and set it for hearing; or (3) reject the item.
b. Filing Date and Party: 12/15/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado
Description: Amended Advice Letter No. 1999
Analyst(s): Patrick Lamere
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the item.
4. PROCEEDING NO. 25AL-0463E
IN THE MATTER OF ADVICE LETTER NO. 898 FILED BY BLACK HILLS COLORADO ELECTRIC, LLC DOING BUSINESS AS BLACK HILLS ENERGY COLORADO P.U.C. NO. 11 TO INCREASE THE TRANSMISSION COST ADJUSTMENT RIDER , TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.
Filing Date and Party: 10/31/2025 Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC
Description: Filing to increase the Transmission Cost Adjustment Rider
Analyst(s): Bill Dalton
RECOMMENDATION: (1) Allow the item to become effective by operation of law; or (2) suspend the effective date of the item and set it for hearing; or (3) reject the item.
5. PROCEEDING NO. 25AL-0465G
IN THE MATTER OF ADVICE LETTER NO. 634 FILED BY ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION COLORADO P.U.C. NO. 7 TO INCREASE THE SYSTEM SAFETY AND INTEGRITY RIDER, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.
Filing Date and Party: 11/03/2025 Atmos Energy Corporation
Description: Filing to increase the System Safety and Integrity Rider
Analyst(s): Bridget McGee
RECOMMENDATION: (1) Allow the item to become effective by operation of law; or (2) suspend the effective date of the item and set it for hearing; or (3) reject the item.
6. PROCEEDING NO. 25AL-0504E
IN THE MATTER OF ADVICE LETTER NO. 901 FILED BY BLACK HILLS COLORADO ELECTRIC, LLC DOING BUSINESS AS BLACK HILLS ENERGY TO INCREASE THE ENERGY PAYMENT RATE, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.
Filing Date and Party: 12/01/2025 Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC
Description: Filing to increase the Energy Payment rate
Analyst(s): Bill Dalton
RECOMMENDATION: (1) Allow the item to become effective by operation of law; or (2) suspend the effective date of the item and set it for hearing; or (3) reject the item.
7. PROCEEDING NO. 25AL-0506E
IN THE MATTER OF ADVICE LETTER NO. 2008 - ELECTRIC FILED BY PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO TO REVISE ITS COLORADO P.U.C. NO. 8 - ELECTRIC TARIFF TO UPDATE THE AVOIDED ENERGY COST IN "PART B" OF THE INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE OPTION CREDIT, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.
Filing Date and Party: 12/01/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado
Description: Filing to update the avoided energy cost in "Part B" of the Interruptible Service Option Credit
Analyst(s): Bill Dalton
RECOMMENDATION: (1) Allow the item to become effective by operation of law; or (2) suspend the effective date of the item and set it for hearing; or (3) reject the item.
8. PROCEEDING NO. 25L-0523G Atmos Energy Corporation
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION FOR AN ORDER AUTHORIZING IT TO ADJUST ITS GAS COST RECOVERY RATES ON LESS THAN STATUTORY NOTICE .
Filing Date and Party: 12/15/2025 Atmos Energy Corporation
Description: Application for an order to revise the Gas Cost Adjustment rates on less than statutory notice
Analyst(s): Ronald Lay, Christopher Duncan
RECOMMENDATION: Deem the application complete; and (1) grant/deny the application, or (2) refer the application to an Administrative Law Judge.
9. PROCEEDING NO. 25L-0524G Public Service Company of Colorado
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO FOR AN ORDER AUTHORIZING IT TO REVISE ITS GAS COST ADJUSTMENT TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026, ON LESS THAN STATUTORY NOTICE.
a. Filing Date and Party: 12/15/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado
Description: Application for an order to increase the Gas Cost Adjustment on less than statutory notice and associated request for variance
Analyst(s): Ronald Lay, Christopher Duncan
RECOMMENDATION: Deem the application complete; and (1) grant/deny the application, or (2) refer the application to an Administrative Law Judge.
b. Filing Date and Party: 12/16/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado
Description: Motion for an alternative form of notice
Analyst(s): Mitchell DiCenso
RECOMMENDATION: (1) Grant/deny the item, or (2) refer the item to an Administrative Law Judge.
10. PROCEEDING NO. 25L-0525ST Public Service Company of Colorado
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO FOR AN ORDER AUTHORIZING IT TO REVISE ITS STEAM COST ADJUSTMENT TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 ON LESS THAN STATUTORY NOTICE.
Filing Date and Party: 12/15/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado
Description: Application for an order to increase the Steam Cost Adjustment on less than statutory notice
Analyst(s): Ronald Lay, Christopher Duncan
RECOMMENDATION: Deem the application complete; and (1) grant/deny the application, or (2) refer the application to an Administrative Law Judge.
11. PROCEEDING NO. 25R-0280GPS Colorado Public Utilities Commission
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES REGULATING PIPELINE OPERATORS AND GAS PIPELINE SAFETY, 4 CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 723-11.
a. Filing Date and Party: 11/04/2025 American Petroleum Institute -- Colorado
Description: Exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0735
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
b. Filing Date and Party: 11/04/2025 Atmos Energy Corporation
Description: Exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0735
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
c. Filing Date and Party: 11/04/2025 Pipeline Safety Trust
Description: Exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0735
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
d. Filing Date and Party: 11/04/2025 Black Hills Colorado Gas, Inc.
Description: Exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0735
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
e. Filing Date and Party: 11/04/2025 City of Longmont City and County of Broomfield Boulder County Larimer County Adams County Colorado Communities For Climate Action
Description: Joint Exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0735
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
f. Filing Date and Party: 11/04/2025 Colorado Springs Utilities/Southern Delivery System
Description: Exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0735
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
g. Filing Date and Party: 11/04/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado
Description: Exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0735
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
h. Filing Date and Party: 11/04/2025 Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. GreenLatinos Western Colorado Alliance 350 Colorado Citizens For A Healthy Community Earthworks
Description: Joint Exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0735
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
i. Filing Date and Party: 11/18/2025 Colorado Natural Gas, Inc.
Description: Response to Exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0735
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the item.
j. Filing Date and Party: 11/18/2025 Colorado Oil & Gas Association
Description: Response to Exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0735
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the item.
k. Filing Date and Party: 11/18/2025 City of Longmont City and County of Broomfield Boulder County Adams County Larimer County Colorado Communities For Climate Action
Description: Joint Response to Exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0735
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the item.
l. Filing Date and Party: 11/18/2025 City of Longmont City and County of Broomfield Boulder County Adams County Larimer County Colorado Communities For Climate Action
Description: Joint motion for oral argument on exceptions to the recommended decision in rulemaking Proceeding No. 25R-0280GPS
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
m. Filing Date and Party: 11/18/2025 Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. GreenLatinos Western Colorado Alliance 350 Colorado Citizens For A Healthy Community Earthworks
Description: Joint response to exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0735 and motion for oral argument
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the item.
n. Filing Date and Party: 11/18/2025 Public Service Company of Colorado
Description: Response to Exceptions to Recommended Decision No. R25-0735
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the item.
o. Filing Date and Party: 12/02/2025 Colorado Natural Gas, Inc. Atmos Energy Corporation Black Hills Colorado Gas, Inc. Public Service Company of Colorado
Description: Joint response to motions for oral argument
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the item.
p. Filing Date and Party: 12/09/2025 Larimer County
Description: Motion for leave to file reply in support of the motion for oral argument
Analyst(s): Wendy Rosati, Casey Hensley
RECOMMENDATION: Grant/Deny the item.
q. Filing Date and Party: Colorado Public Utilities Commission
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Original text here: https://www.dora.state.co.us/pls/efi/EFI_Agenda_UI.This_Weeks_Agenda
Attorney General James, Senator Comrie, and Assemblymember Lasher Celebrate Signing of Historic Consumer Protection Law
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James, Senator Comrie, and Assemblymember Lasher Celebrate Signing of Historic Consumer Protection Law
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December 20, 2025
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James, Senator Leroy Comrie, and Assemblymember Micah Lasher today applauded Governor Kathy Hochul's signing of the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices (FAIR Business Practices) Act. The legislation, introduced by Attorney General James and sponsored by Senator
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ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James, Senator Comrie, and Assemblymember Lasher Celebrate Signing of Historic Consumer Protection Law
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December 20, 2025
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James, Senator Leroy Comrie, and Assemblymember Micah Lasher today applauded Governor Kathy Hochul's signing of the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices (FAIR Business Practices) Act. The legislation, introduced by Attorney General James and sponsored by SenatorComrie and Assemblymember Lasher, updates New York's primary consumer protection law, GBL SS349, for the first time in 45 years. The new law protects New Yorkers from unfair, abusive, and deceptive business practices.
"The FAIR Business Practices Act will help us tackle rising costs and protect working families and small businesses," said Attorney General James. "I am proud to have worked alongside Senator Comrie and Assemblymember Lasher to update our most important consumer protection law for the first time in 45 years to stop predatory lenders, abusive debt collectors, dishonest mortgage servicers, and so much more. At a time when the federal government is abandoning working people and raising the cost of living, this law will help us stop companies from taking advantage of New Yorkers. I thank Governor Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Assembly Speaker Heastie for their leadership and look forward to working together to make our state more affordable."
"I commend the Governor and Attorney General James for advancing the FAIR Business Practices Act, a critical statutory modernization of the state's business climate, and ensuring fairness endures throughout the 21st century," said Senator Leroy Comrie. "Far too many consumers and small businesses across New York state have faced deceptive financing schemes, abusive contract terms, and predatory practices that have spiraled individuals and smaller businesses into insolvency and legal battles they often cannot afford. With this bill becoming law, that ends today. This legislation codifies case law that maintains transactional safety and provides the enforcement tools to hold bad actors accountable so we may all strive towards a good faith business climate. I look forward to continuing our work with Attorney General James, our economic development partners, and businesses of all sizes to ensure that New York remains a place where markets, lending, and all other transactions remain fair."
"Today is a victory for every New York consumer. With Governor Hochul's signature, the FAIR Business Practices Act becomes law in New York, and we are sending an unmistakable message: while the Trump administration abandons working families, New York will stand up and fight back," said Assemblymember Micah Lasher. "For too long, our state has had one of the weakest consumer protection laws in the country and that ends today. Now, Attorney General James will have far stronger legal tools to go after the unfair and abusive practices that drain billions from hardworking New Yorkers every single year. Consumer protection is affordability, plain and simple. When we stop companies from cheating people, families keep more of what they earn and can spend it on what they actually need. I am deeply grateful to Governor Hochul for her leadership, to Attorney General James for her tireless advocacy, and to Senator Comrie for his partnership in this fight."
The FAIR Business Practices Act passed the State Legislature in June 2025. The legislation will help stop a range of unscrupulous business practices that cost New Yorkers more money, such as lenders, including auto lenders, mortgage servicers, and student loan servicers, that deceptively steer borrowers into higher cost loans. The new law will also reduce unnecessary and hidden fees, stop unfair billing practices by health care companies, and prevent companies from taking advantage of New Yorkers with limited English proficiency.
New York's current consumer protection law, GBL SS349, was passed in 1970 and, unlike 41 other states' laws, only prohibited deceptive business acts and practices, leaving New Yorkers vulnerable to a broad array of exploitative acts by companies. The FAIR Business Practices Act will bring New York in line with the vast majority of other states by protecting New Yorkers from unfair and abusive business acts, such as:
* Student loan servicers that steer borrowers into the most expensive repayment plans;
* Car dealers that refuse to return a customer's photo ID until a deal is finalized and charge for add-on warranties that the customer did not actually purchase;
* Nursing homes that routinely sue relatives of deceased residents for their unpaid bills despite not having any basis for liability;
* Companies that take advantage of consumers with limited English proficiency and obscure pricing information and fees;
* Debt collectors that collect and refuse to return a senior's Social Security benefits, even though those benefits are exempt from debt collection; and
* Health insurance companies that present customers with long lists of in-network doctors who, in reality, do not accept the insurance.
With the federal government rolling back protections for consumers and small businesses, the FAIR Business Practices Act authorizes the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to protect vulnerable New Yorkers from exploitative practices.
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Original text here: https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2025/attorney-general-james-senator-comrie-and-assemblymember-lasher-celebrate
