Consumer Protection
Governor Hochul announced more than $2.6 million in penalties against five Medicaid-managed care health plan companies.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy que el Departamento de Servicios Financieros del Estado de Nueva York ha modificado sus regulaciones de ciberseguridad líderes en el país para mejorar la gobernanza cibernética, mitigar los riesgos y proteger a las empresas y consumidores de Nueva York de las amenazas cibernéticas.
Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services has amended its nation-leading cybersecurity regulations to enhance cyber governance, mitigate risks, and protect New York businesses and consumers from cyber threats.
“When NYSEG and RG&E proposed outrageous electric rate increases last year, I directed the Department of Public Service to scrutinize every number and word of the companies’ proposal."
Governor Hochul issued a proclamation designating October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy la mayor expansión del mercado legal de cannabis del estado de Nueva York hasta la fecha, con cientos de licencias disponibles para personas y empresas interesadas en cultivar, procesar, distribuir y vender cannabis legalmente.
Governor Hochul announced the largest expansion of New York State’s legal cannabis market to date, with hundreds of licenses being made available to individuals and businesses interested in legally growing, processing, distributing, and selling cannabis.
Governor Hochul signed legislation to protect New Yorkers from flooding as storms become increasingly frequent and extreme.
Governor Hochul signed legislation to protect consumers from surprise price increases to their energy bills.
Governor Hochul signed public health legislation (A1025/S50) to crack down on tobacco sales in New York.