New York state legislators considering Governor Hochul's budget, support 'bell-to-bell' phone ban
After New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion budget proposal this week, local state lawmakers appear to be on board with a new ban on cell phones in schools.
New York governor proposes banning cellphones in schools starting next fall
Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a proposal announced Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The plan, which would require legislators' approval,
New York governor proposes ban on phone use in schools
Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at restricting cell phone use in schools across New York State.The proposal ca
New York governor proposes banning students' phone use in schools
A budget plan by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul includes a proposal to ban student use of cell phones during school.
Educators weigh in on proposed phone ban in NYS public schools
Governor Kathy Hochul has brought plans forward for a proposed ban on smartphones in public schools. I was among 700 people in the hall to hear Donald Trump address the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Gov. Hochul reveals details of plan to ban smartphones in New York schools
Governor Kathy Hochul has revealed details of her plan to ban smartphones in New York schools as part of her FY 2026 Executive Budget Proposal.
Hochul’s proposed NY school phone ban would require devices to be stored away until class dismissal
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed phone ban in New York schools would launch at the start of the next school year and require most devices be stored away until dismissal. Hochul began Wednesday unveiling specifics of the ban that was part of her massive $252 billion budget proposal,
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Governor Hochul Announces Tripling of Suffolk Crime Analysis Center to Combat Long Island Crime
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New York governor pushes ‘affordability agenda’ as Democrats regroup after election losses
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Barclay critiques governor’s $252 billion budget proposal
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New York Governor Hochul Announces $188 Million Boost for Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Across State
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'It's about time': Gov. Hochul reveals details of plan to ban smartphones in New York schools
Gov. Hochul has revealed details of her plan to ban smartphones in New York schools as part of her FY 2026 Executive Budget ...
New Jersey’s Governor Asks Trump to Move Swiftly on Congestion Pricing
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New Jersey governor urges Trump to review New York City's congestion pricing plan
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Feds drop charges against former New York lieutenant governor
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