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The state has struggled for years to keep educators. The problem is fueled by rising retirements and dropping rates of students entering teacher preparation programs.

Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi has joined a bipartisan bill that bans importing Russian energy sources into America.

Amid global supply chain issues, Senator Gillibrand introduces the "Made in America" bill.

Suffolk County will spend $1 million to plan coastal resiliency projects as the impact of climate change intensifies.

Commentator David Bouchier discusses some alternative forms of economic support.

Undocumented people seek expansion of Connecticut's HUSKY health insurance to all immigrants. Nassau Republicans call on George Santos to resign. Connecticut teacher unions announce their legislative agenda. And how Kathy Hochul’s nomination for New York’s top judge could be her biggest test yet as elected governor.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for tuition increases for both the SUNY and CUNY systems. A proposal from Long Island Power Authority would reward customers for using electricity at off-peak hours. A look at Connecticut democrats’ legislative agenda, and the Navy has raised its age limit for new recruits.

Connecticut school officials are concerned that students are going hungry following the end of a federal pandemic program. Las Vegas Sands plans to buy Nassau Coliseum for a casino. Funding will help improve the safety of Connecticut’s firefighters. And progressive Democrats stand in the way of Governor Hochul appointing her nominee for New York’s chief judge.

Connecticut starts makings its first sales of retail marijuana. More are calling for investigations into Long Island Congressman George Santos. And Governor Kathy Hochul gave her first State of the State address as an elected governor of New York.

Democrats in New York remain reluctant to further revise the state’s controversial bail reform laws. Connecticut’s U.S. senators push for stronger gun laws. Bridgeport's affordable housing plan is rejected by city council members. And a look at the constitutional standoff in New York over the governor’s pick for chief judge.