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Assemblywoman Sarahana Shrestha raises her hand during her inauguration in the state Assembly chamber in Albany on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.
Assemblywoman Sarahana Shrestha, center, State Senator Michelle Hinchey, left, and other State lawmakers stand in Albany in support of a measure to provide free meals to school children on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.
Longtime activist and Rosendale resident Penny Coleman conducting the swearing-in of Sarahana Shrestha (Brittany Barnard)
Swearing-in Ceremony of Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha at the Ulster County Courthouse (Brittany Barnard)
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caption: 'February 15, 2023<br />Before passage of her first bill, Assemblymember Shrestha speaks on the legislation that will enhance notification requirements when the commissioner of health makes changes to the terms, conditions, or time frames contained in the State\'s managed care model contract. (<a href=\"https://nyassembly.gov/user/cis/2-15-23ShresthamanagedCareVE.mp4\">A.3770</a>)',
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Changing the Model Contract with Managed Care Providers
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Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Environmental Conservation, Agriculture and Energy
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Sarahana Questions PSC Chair on Central Hudson Billing During Budget Hearing on Environmental Conservation, Agriculture and Energy
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caption: 'February 8, 2023<br />During a press conference in Albany, Assemblymember Shrestha speaks on the effort to amend the New York State Constitution to allow incarcerated persons the right to refuse to work while in prison. (<a href=\"https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A03412&term=&Summary=Y&Memo=Y\">A.3412</a>)',
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Right to Refuse Work While in Prison
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Raise the Wage Rally
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