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Counties in the News, May 30, 2018

Wednesday's news from counties across the state.

NATION

Muni bonds measure heads to White House

Public-private partnerships can help shore up infrastructure

House and Senate Committees advance opioid legislation

More Governments Turning to Gig Economy for Help

STATEWIDE

4 things to watch for as legislative session ends

New York will spend millions on advanced manufacturing, health care workforce programs

NYS health dept. completes study into legalization of marijuana

New York State is handing out free air conditioners

New York farmers eyeing big benefits from growing hemp that doesn't get you high

NEW YORK CITY

The missing Links as sidewalk WiFi kiosks come up short

While Waiting on the State, Steps on Marijuana for the Mayor and NYPD

LONG ISLAND        

Enviros, industry debate bill to ban high nitrogen fertilizer

Video gambling deal isn't paying out for Nassau County, N.Y.

HUDSON VALLEY

Sullivan County Land Bank Kicks Off Demolitions

Orange County Veterans' Organization Scammed Public: AG

CAPITAL

Rensselaer County Drug Court uses grant to give opioid addicts new start

Board of Elections say 'no' to request for ballots

Proposal would require all Albany County businesses to provide paid sick leave

NORTH COUNTRY

Regional Council sets 2018 priorities

Efforts underway to raise North Country tobacco purchase age to 21

Should St. Lawrence County Lawmakers Get A Raise?

St. Lawrence County's chemical dependency clinics working to improve services

MOHAWK VALLEY

MVCC major cog in new apprenticeship program

OLT Needs Help Clearing Otsego County Trail

SOUTHERN TIER

NYSEDC Honors Steuben County IDA Director With Economic Developer Of The Year Award

Landfill work on new cell underway

Get the family reading this summer at Broome County Public Library

CENTRAL NEW YORK

Report: Onondaga County now has one of highest rates of Hepatitis C in state

Oswego, Onondaga County Deal Results In Policy Change

FINGER LAKES

Yates County Legislators approve 4-year contract

County encourages checking bank statements, will investigate handling of DMV records

WESTERN NEW YORK

Editorial: A good start at the Water Authority

Gillibrand, Schumer support study of Chautauqua Lake

Health Matters: Cattaraugus Health Department “Safe TALK” trainings

Health workshops for those with ongoing ailments set in Niagara County

District consolidation could save $1.2 million in Cheektowaga

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