Unions trash Dem Rep. Josh Riley’s proposed legislation to lower utility bills
Labor and construction groups are criticizing Rep. Josh Riley's proposed energy legislation. The groups dispute his claims that the bills, which target executive bonuses and foreign ownership, will effectively lower utility costs.
The Hudson Valley lawmaker touted legislation in a new advertisement that would restrict executive bonuses when rates rise faster than inflation -- and also ban foreign ownership of utilities.
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