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Albany, NY (WIBX) - Albany Republicans view marijuana as a gateway drug, so says State Senator John Flanagan, and Governor Cuomo's efforts to decriminalize its possession have failed.

Albany, NY (WIBX) - A bill to legalise medicinal marijuana just passed the Assembly and was delivered to the State Senate.

Washington, DC (WIBX) - Senator John McCain is accusing someone in the Obama administration of leaking classified information to the news media.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The recent favorable state appellate court ruling allowing the City of Utica's ambulance service to function, doesn't fully pave the way for permanent operation.

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - Senate Republicans filibustered to block the Paycheck Fairness Act.  The vote was 52 to 47, three shy of the 60 needed to move the bill forward to passage.

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Drivers convicted of three of offenses deemed "serious" by officials, such as driving while intoxicated or vehicular manslaughter, may lose their licenses forever.

Washington, DC (WIBX) - A former construction worker turned congressman is becoming one of the driving forces behind discussions about a new highway bill.

New York (WIBX) - Senator Chuck Schumer is throwing his support behind an amendment to keep rural post offices open, including 53 throughout New York.

Washington, D.C. (WIBX) - Two controversial anti-piracy bills in the House and Senate are causing an uproar among the Internet community. The Stop Online Piracy Act, in the House, and the Protect I-P Act, in the Senate, are facing blowback for their wide-sweeping coverage and, for some, censorship capabilities...

Washington, D.C. (WIBX) - Although Congress won’t vote on the Farm Bill until next year, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today a six point plan to assist farmers both across the state and country. Among the senator’s priorities are to create a new Dairy Pricing Plan, reduce the amount of food deserts by providing more markets to communities in need and to make lending for farms more