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Hochul Vetoes Key Bills, Cites Cost Concerns

1/4/2025

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Governor Kathy Hochul has once again vetoed the Grieving Families Act, blocking efforts to expand compensation for emotional loss in wrongful death cases, as she fears it could drive up insurance costs. In a separate decision, she also rejected the Good Food NY bill, expressing concerns about potential inconsistencies in local food procurement efforts.

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Governor Kathy Hochul has once again vetoed the Grieving Families Act, blocking efforts to expand compensation for emotional loss in wrongful death cases, as she fears it could drive up insurance costs. In a separate decision, she also rejected the Good Food NY bill, expressing concerns about potential inconsistencies in local food procurement efforts.