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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York supports President Joe Biden’s move to pardon all people with federal marijuana possession charges, but says it’s only a first step.

One of the leading opponents to the bill is Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) who argues the legislation allows for unrestricted spending.

"This is a national emergency. Babies have become sick and have died. We need access to high-quality formula and we need to do it immediately," Gillibrand said.

The New York senator acknowledged the effort to implement a moratorium on some cryptocurrency mining in New York.

Funding from the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure package signed into law last week, will soon start making its way down to local projects, including broadband internet access.

“They can be prosecuted up to 25 years in prison if they’re convicted of running a trafficking ring. So it puts teeth."

"98% of all farms in New York are family owned. I think in order to keep that number so high...the milk prices definitely need to go up."

Both Gillibrand and Hochul have roots in Upstate New York, and they both face the challenge of pulling New York state out of a pandemic.

“No elected official is above the law. The people of New York deserve better leadership in the governor’s office. We continue to believe that the Governor should resign.”

“Students who are parents prioritize feeding their children over getting their own meal in order to make their tuition payments.”