Expanding NYS Definition of Rape, Exec Budget Health Hearing, Continual Healthcare Coverage for Children

Episode 376 of the New York NOW podcast, hosted by WMHT Educational Telecommunications, titled "Expanding NYS Definition of Rape, Exec Budget Health Hearing, Continual Healthcare Coverage for Children" was published on February 2, 2024 and runs 26 minutes.

February 2, 2024 ·26m · New York NOW

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Summary

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Rape is Rape Act into law - expanding the state's definition of rape. We unpack the impact and history of the legislation with Maysoon Khan, of the Associated Press, and Ashley Hupfl, of the Daily Gazette. We dive into the testimony on the state's Medicaid spending at the Health Executive Budget Public Hearing. Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojás joins us to discuss her bill that would grant continual healthcare coverage to children under the age of six enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP. Explore More: nynow.org

Episode Description

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Rape is Rape Act into law - expanding the state's definition of rape. We unpack the impact and history of the legislation with Maysoon Khan, of the Associated Press, and Ashley Hupfl, of the Daily Gazette.
We dive into the testimony on the state's Medicaid spending at the Health Executive Budget Public Hearing.
Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojás joins us to discuss her bill that would grant continual healthcare coverage to children under the age of six enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP.

Explore More: nynow.org

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