Capitol Watch: Tobacco purchasing age, gun storage and bracing for budgets

In the latest from Albany and Washington …

Congress begins paging through the President’s proposed budget for the country while both legislative chambers in New York state plan to release their fiscal plans for the state this week. The state Assembly passed measures to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco and vaping products, and passed a bill that updates storage requirements for gun-owners. Rep. Reed also scored a symbolic victory in Washington with his Problem Solvers Caucus’ House rules reforms coming into play for the first time on the chamber’s floor.

For the full story, click HERE