Malkin & Ross congratulates our client Compassion & Choices on a successful campaign! We are honored to have supported this long-fought effort to expand choices at the end of life in New York State.
On February 6, 2026, Governor Hochul made history by signing the Medical Aid in Dying Act into law. You can view the Governor’s press release here.
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Continue Reading →Malkin & Ross is pleased to announce that Andrea Smyth has joined the lobbying firm. Starting on November 7th, she will be providing governmental relations assistance to non-profit and health care clients of the firm.
Andrea comes to Malkin & Ross with decades of experience in public policy and government affairs, specializing in services for children, families, and communities. Most recently she served as the President & CEO of the New York State Coalition for Children’s Behavioral Health. She also established ...
Continue Reading →Once again, Malkin & Ross is pleased to announce that the firm has made City & State’s top 50 New York State Lobbyists Listing. A complete list of the top 50 honorees can be found here.
Continue Reading →During his 45 years in Albany, Arthur Malkin has prioritized the amplification of underrepresented communities’ voices at the state Capitol. Malkin’s track record includes campaigns to pass a hydraulic fracturing ban, a mental health parity law and AIDS confidentiality legislation. As a co-founder of Malkin & Ross, Malkin leads the firm’s lobbying efforts and specializes in legislative strategy and communications support for clients. He attributes his successes to “working on great issues; having hardworking, dedicated coworkers and deeply committed activist ...
Continue Reading →Senate Finance Committee Chair Liz Krueger and Assembly Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene E. Weinstein today announced the joint legislative hearing schedule on the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 Executive Budget Proposal.
These hearings, each of which focuses on a programmatic area of the Executive Budget Proposal, are intended to provide the appropriate legislative committees with public input. The hearings will be available for viewing on the Senate and Assembly websites. The Legislative Channel (on cable systems throughout the state) also will carry ...
Continue Reading →Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the highlights of the FY 2025 Budget. This budget reflects Governor Hochul’s commitment to making New York more affordable, more livable and safer – while utilizing a fiscally responsible approach that keeps the State on a steady path for years to come.
“This budget makes it clear that fiscal discipline can co-exist with progressive, people-driven policies,” Governor Hochul said. “I am committed to fight the right fights on behalf of New Yorkers, and to pursue the common good ...
Continue Reading →Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered the 2024 State of the State Address and released her “Our New York, Our Future” agenda. The State of the State includes 204 bold initiatives to make New York more affordable, more livable and safer.
“The State of New York is stronger, healthier, safer and more affordable than it was two years ago when I became Governor, but there is more work to do,” Governor Hochul said. “Every proposal announced today serves to improve our state and ensure ...
Continue Reading →$1 Billion Plan Will Fix New York State’s Continuum of Mental Health Care
Governor Follows Through on Pledge Not To Raise Income Taxes for FY 2024 Budget
New York Housing Compact Will Build 800,000 New Homes, Address Statewide Housing Shortage
$337 Million Investment Aimed at Reducing and Preventing Gun Violence
Addresses MTA ‘Fiscal Cliff’ While Investing in Public Transit Statewide
Investing $5.5 Billion to Promote Energy Affordability, Reduce Emissions, and Clean Our ...
The 2023 State of the State Book is available at the following link.
Continue Reading →Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered her 2023 State of the State Address outlining her plan for Achieving the New York Dream. In the address, Governor Hochul outlined key components to make a more affordable, more livable and safer New York. Link to entire speech is available here.
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