"New York's Fate Hangs on Closely Watched Bills: Will They Pass?"

As the year comes to a close, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has less than two weeks to sign or veto around 100 bills passed by the State Legislature. Among the proposals awaiting action are a ban on noncompete agreements and a push to stop New York from purchasing paper from the Amazon rainforest to combat deforestation. While some bills, such as one addressing racial injustice, have already been signed into law, the fate of others remains uncertain as last-minute lobbying efforts intensify in Albany.