Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · Washington, D.C. Live
Breaking
Advertisement
Politics9:57 AM ET

Albany’s New Assisted Dying Law Follows Canada’s Deadly Cost-Cutting Playbook

New York State assisted dying was signed into law in February, and by the end of September, an estimated 20 patients had already received prescriptions for life-ending treatment. New York is the 14th state, including Washington, D.C., to le

Republican Ledger staff · 9:57 AM ET

Albany’s New Assisted Dying Law Follows Canada’s Deadly Cost-Cutting Playbook
The Republican Ledger

Our newsroom is writing this report…

New York State assisted dying was signed into law in February, and by the end of September, an estimated 20 patients had already received prescriptions for life-ending treatment. New York is the 14th state, including Washington, D.C., to legalize some form of the controversial procedure, with advocates arguing on moral grounds to ease suffering.

Yet ...

The Morning Ledger

Conservative news, first thing, every morning.

Politics, the economy, and the day's front page — free in your inbox.

Recommended Stories

Trending now

Reader Discussion

0 comments

Reviewed by an editor before it appears · 2000 characters left

  • Loading comments…
Sponsored