WIBX 950 » legislation http://wibx950.com Your News Talk and Sports Leader Sat, 25 May 2013 13:06:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Brindisi Wants To Increase Penalties For Animal Abusers http://wibx950.com/brindisi-wants-to-increase-penalties-for-animal-abusers/ http://wibx950.com/brindisi-wants-to-increase-penalties-for-animal-abusers/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:14:46 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=157421 A local Assemblyman is pushing for tougher penalties for animal abusers following the deaths of two dogs found on the railroad tracks in Whitestown.

Anthony Brinsidi says his legislation would change the way certain animal cruelty violations are classified and would increase the penalty for animal abuse charges

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]]> http://wibx950.com/brindisi-wants-to-increase-penalties-for-animal-abusers/feed/ 0 Astrid Stawiarz, Getty Images State Senator Joe Griffo Calls For End To Unfunded Mandates http://wibx950.com/state-senator-joe-griffo-calls-for-end-to-unfunded-mandates/ http://wibx950.com/state-senator-joe-griffo-calls-for-end-to-unfunded-mandates/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:29:54 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=145068 One local lawmaker is attempting to lessen the burden faced by municipalities because of unfunded mandates.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/state-senator-joe-griffo-calls-for-end-to-unfunded-mandates/feed/ 0 -JvL-, flickr Governor Andrew Cuomo Signs Toughest Gun Control Law In Nation http://wibx950.com/governor-andrew-cuomo-signs-toughest-gun-control-law-in-nation/ http://wibx950.com/governor-andrew-cuomo-signs-toughest-gun-control-law-in-nation/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:49:45 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=138096 Albany, NY (WIBX) - New York officially has the strictest gun laws in the nation.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/governor-andrew-cuomo-signs-toughest-gun-control-law-in-nation/feed/ 0 Joe Raedle, Getty Images Gillibrand Visits Rome In Support Of Small Businesses http://wibx950.com/gillibrand-visits-rome-in-support-of-small-businesses/ http://wibx950.com/gillibrand-visits-rome-in-support-of-small-businesses/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:02:17 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=95798 Rome, NY (WIBX) - A small company in Rome got a special visit from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, (D-NY) today.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/gillibrand-visits-rome-in-support-of-small-businesses/feed/ 0 Mark Wilson, Getty Images Bipartisan Bill Aims For Tougher Stance On "Bath Salts" http://wibx950.com/bipartisan-bill-aims-for-tougher-stance-on-bath-salts/ http://wibx950.com/bipartisan-bill-aims-for-tougher-stance-on-bath-salts/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:27:50 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=92771 Utica, NY (WIBX) - New legislation coming from a bipartisan group of lawmakers, promises to reduce the rising use of a drug commonly known as "bath salts."

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]]> http://wibx950.com/bipartisan-bill-aims-for-tougher-stance-on-bath-salts/feed/ 0 David McNew, Getty Images State Senate Passes "2012 College Affordability Plan" http://wibx950.com/state-senate-passes-2012-college-affordability-plan/ http://wibx950.com/state-senate-passes-2012-college-affordability-plan/#comments Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:05:33 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=75178 Albany, NY (WIBX) - The State Senate has passed legislation attempting to make college more affordable for middle-class families.

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