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Assembly Mental Health leader talks 2026 agenda
Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon discusses the governor's budget, child mental health services, and insurance parity.
Understanding New York’s Medicaid exclusion list
We explore how the Medicaid exclusion list is designed to prevent fraud and waste in the state's Medicaid program.
Retired public employees look to retain health care benefits
Retired Public Employees Association's RoAnn Destito calls for preserving health care benefits of retired public employees.
The role of New York’s Environmental Protection Fund
The Nature Conservancy's Jessica Ottney Mahar gives a history lesson on the EPF and talks about current funding levels.
New York Farm Bureau weighs in on Hochul’s budget
New York Farm Bureau's Renée St. Jacques discusses the governor's budget proposal and makes the case for additional investments.
State requires disclosure of ‘synthetic performers’ in commercials
We talk with SAG-AFTRA about a law requiring commercials to disclose the use of human characters generated from scratch with AI.
Senator Myrie talks suing ICE agents, gun control, and ‘Raise the Age’
Senator Zellnor Myrie discusses a path to suing ICE agents, new gun control measures, and implementing "Raise the Age."
The path to (some) new congressional lines
Redistricting is traditionally supposed to be on the menu once a decade, but it has become a recurring staple in New York.
State cannabis regulators promote equity for marijuana retailers
State cannabis regulators want to create a more level playing field for marijuana retailers coming from marginalized communities.
