Tag: IOLA Fund

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a press conference regarding the proliferation of illegal cannabis stores, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in New York. Unable to reign in illegal cannabis shops in New York, the state's governor is asking digital mapping and search companies to hide or relabel the many illegal shops.  (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

Gov. Hochul’s plan to divert escrow funds risks essential legal aid for needy New Yorkers

April 19 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

In a controversial move within the state budget agreement, $55 million that...

Gov. Kathy Hochul Responds to Legal Advocates, Restoring $100 Million in Aid for Low-Income New Yorkers.Photo: Hans Pennink/AP

Gov. Hochul reinstates $100M to IOLA Fund after legal community backlash

February 20 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Gov. Kathy Hochul has amended her executive budget to restore $100 million...