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Parts of Hochul's auto insurance proposals passed, others yet to come
8+ hour, 28+ min ago (534+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul appeared at Wagner Farms in Poestenkill in April, promoting her proposed changes to the state's auto insurance law as helping farmers reduce costs." ALBANY" Elements of Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed changes to auto insurance laws emerged in…...
Editorial: A tricky car insurance deal
3+ week, 3+ day ago (296+ words) It's not always easy or straightforward to compare costs of living from state to state. But by any measure, New York ranks among the most expensive states for car insurance. So we applaud'Gov. Kathy Hochul's goal of bringing down coverage…...
Hochul seeks to tie insurance proposal to support for farmers
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (802+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul at Wagner Farms in Poestenkill Tuesday, promoting her proposed changes to the state's auto insurance law as helping farmers reduce costs. (Alexander Mac Dougall/Times Union) Gov. Kathy Hochul is trying to convince Democrats in the state…...
As lawmakers debate, here's why NY's auto insurance costs are so high
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (379+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul at a news conference in Guilderland Friday advancing her proposed auto insurance relief plan, which includes cracking down on fraudulent claims. The proposal would limit damages paid out to bad actors. (Will'Waldron/Times Union) Insurance advocates hold…...
Trucking industry supports Hochul's proposed insurance reforms
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (719+ words) The Trucking Association of New York supports Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed overhaul of auto insurance regulations. They are hopeful the changes would lead to lower premiums. SARATOGA SPRINGS" As Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to push through a series of auto…...
Hochul's push to slash auto insurance rates hits a speed bump in Albany
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1240+ words) Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, left, and Assembly Speaker Carl'E. Heastie, center, have both said Democrats in their respective chambers aren't aligned with Hochul's proposals intended to lower the cost of car insurance. Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed auto insurance changes…...