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Jane McLaughlin

Jane McLaughlin has extensive governmental and legislative experience, having served as Director of Legislative Affairs in the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, Legislative Counsel in the New York State Department of Health, and as Legislative Counsel and Committee Director in the New York State Senate. Jane has also served as counsel to the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officers (NYCOM), working on various matters pertaining to municipal government. She has worked on a wide variety of matters and legislation, including matters involving the environment, health care, procurement, telecommunications, election law, and water/sewer law.

On Oct. 24, 2025, the New York Supreme Court, Albany County, issued a decision and order directing the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to issue final regulations establishing economy-wide greenhouse gas emission (GHG) limits on or before Feb. 6, 2026.

Continue Reading Court Requires DEC to Promulgate Regulations in NYS Climate Regulation Case

On Oct. 15, 2025, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released several changes to its environmental remediation program. As part of these changes, DEC has rebranded its work

Continue Reading New York State Environmental Regulator Announces Sustainability Initiative In Connection With Its Remediation and Brownfield Programs

On July 17, 2025, the Public Service Commission (PSC) rescinded the Public Policy Requirement identified in the 2022 PSC proceeding. This action terminated the New York Independent System Operator, Inc.

Continue Reading Citing Change in Federal Policy, New York State Terminates Offshore Wind Transmission Initiative

On April 8, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order titled Protecting American Energy From State Overreach. The order directs the U.S. attorney general to identify and take action against state and local laws “burdening” domestic energy development, especially laws addressing climate change, environmental, social, and government (ESG) initiatives, and environmental justice.

Continue Reading Executive Order Targets State Climate Laws, But Existing GHG Permit Requirements Remain Enforceable

On Jan. 29, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) proposed amendments to its State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) (6 NYCRR Part 617) and the Uniform

Continue Reading NY DEC Proposes Environmental Justice-Focused Amendments to SEQRA and UPA—Potential Impacts on Project Permitting

Governor Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal (the Transportation, Economic Development, and Environmental Conservation budget bill (A.8808/S.8308)) includes two pivotal energy proposals: the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment Act

Continue Reading New York State Proposes ‘Rapid Act’ and Other Bill to Aid in Transition to Renewable Energy and Away From Natural Gas