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Here's Where Hochul Ranks In Popularity Among Nation's Governors, New Survey Says Here's Where Hochul Ranks In Popularity Among Nation's Governors, New Survey Says
Here's Where Hochul Ranks In Popularity Among Nation's Governors, New Survey Says The early returns for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul are not great since taking over for embattled former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to a newly released survey from Morning Consult. In the new survey, Hochul was ranked as the fifth-least favorable governor in the US, with less than half of those polled expressing approval of her time since taking over for Cuomo, who resigned amid multiple investigations in August. Related story - Hochul Sees Big Change In Approval, Brand-New Poll Reveals Hochul - whose polling numbers are only reflective of the time she took office beginning on Aug. 24 …

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by Zak Failla
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Nation's Second-Most Popular Republican Governor Won't Seek Reelection Nation's Second-Most Popular Republican Governor Won't Seek Reelection
Nation's Second-Most Popular Republican Governor Won't Seek Reelection Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will not seek a third term in office in 2022, according to an announcement made by his administration. Baker, age 65, a moderate Republican who first took office in January 2015, announced on Wednesday, Dec. 1 that he and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito opted not to run in 2022 following “several months of discussions with (their) families.” “This was an extremely difficult decision for us,” they wrote in a letter to constituents. “We love the work, and we especially respect and admire the people of this wonderful Commonwealth.” Baker first ran for governor in 2010…

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by Zak Failla
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Massachusetts Governor Backs Biden Push For Death Penalty In Boston Marathon Case Massachusetts Governor Backs Biden Push For Death Penalty In Boston Marathon Case
Massachusetts Governor Backs Biden Push For Death Penalty In Boston Marathon Case Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is backing the Department of Justice and President Joe Biden as they seek to reinstate the death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. This week, the Department of Justice encouraged the Supreme Court to reinstate the death penalty for Tsarnaev, calling it "one of the worst” acts of terrorism in the US since the Sept. 11 bombings. Though Biden has publicly opposed capital punishment, his administration threw its support behind the DOJ, which filed a 48-page brief to overturn a previous decision from a lower court that vacated Tsarnaev’s dea…

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US Flags Flying At Half-Staff Following Fatal Capitol Riots US Flags Flying At Half-Staff Following Fatal Capitol Riots
US Flags Flying At Half-Staff Following Fatal Capitol Riots Across the country, the American flag has been lowered as a sign of respect for law enforcement that died during the attack on the Capitol. On Sunday, Jan. 10, Gov. Charlie Baker said the flags are being lowered in accordance with a presidential proclamation. The lowered flags honor United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood specifically, as well as all law enforcement, Baker said. The American flag will be flown at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, Jan. 13. The half-staff order applies to all main or administration buildings of public institutions…

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by Kristin Palpini
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COVID-19: 'It's Only Halftime - The War Is Not Won,' Cuomo Says As More Data Shows NY Past Peak COVID-19: 'It's Only Halftime - The War Is Not Won,' Cuomo Says As More Data Shows NY Past Peak
Covid-19: 'It's Only Halftime - The War Is Not Won,' Cuomo Says As More Data Shows NY Past Peak New York State will launch this week an aggressive program to test residents for antibodies showing they have been infected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and recovered in a new measure to restart the economy amid more encouraging data. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement at midday on Sunday, April 19 on Long Island at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset after touring the Northwell Health Core Laboratories.  The testing initiative is seen as vital in determining when it is safe for non-essential businesses to reopen and comes as positive signs c…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Among Seven States Working Together Developing Plans To Reopen Economies COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Among Seven States Working Together Developing Plans To Reopen Economies
Covid-19: NY, NJ, CT Among Seven States Working Together Developing Plans To Reopen Economies This story has been updated. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are among now seven states in the region forming committees to determine proper protocols to reopen the economy in the region as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to plague the country. The governors from the tristate area joined their counterparts from Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island in announcing during a conference call on Monday, April 13 that they are forming committees to share information and advice as they look to slowly begin reopening some parts of their economies. After that announcement,…

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by Zak Failla