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NEW! Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State: Your Family. Your Future. My Fight.
January 13, 2026 — Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered her 2026 State of the State address, outlining more than 200 initiatives.
January 8, 2026 — Plaintiffs filed an emergency motion for temporary restraining order, seeking to preserve the status quo pending the resolution of their forthcoming motion for a preliminary injunction. Acting in its Part I capacity, this Court received plaintiffs’ motion, including the affirmation of Jessica Ranucci and accompanying exhibits, plaintiffs’ memorandum of law, and plaintiffs’ complaint. The Court held a hearing on the motion on January 9, 2026.
HHS Freezes Child Care and Family Assistance Grants in Five States for Fraud Concerns
January 6, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services freezes $10 billion in federal child care and family assistance funds for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.