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Local lawmakers, including Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy, are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to take decisive action. Langworthy urged the governor to recognize the weight of the situation and “do your job,” as a show of support for the corrections officers. He advocates for the repeal of the HALT Act, insisting that real legislative change is necessary for the safety of workers and inmates alike.
On the other hand, Governor Hochul is attempting to balance a complex set of interests. She has expressed her commitment to resolving the situation while simultaneously calling for an end to the strikes. During a press briefing, she mentioned launching legal action to counteract the unrest, stating, “I will not allow this chaos to continue.”