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The case for higher education in New York’s prisons
We talk about education services in state's prisons and how these programs can help incarcerated New Yorkers return to society.
Holding the line on New York’s greenhouse gas emission plan
NYLCV President Julie Tighe makes the case for staying on track with the implementation of the state's 2019 climate law.
The case for phasing out problematic coolants
We get the environmental perspective on state regulations designed to phase out a popular coolant contributing to climate change.
Friends, frenemies and enemies in New York politics
New York politics is littered with marriages of convenience. We explore how these arrangements come together.
The path to zero-emission school buses in New York
A state clean transportation official discusses the process of adopting zero-emission school buses by 2035.
Environmentalist want to curb pollution around warehouses
Environmentalists are worried about the proliferation of warehouses and the concentration of delivery vehicle pollution.
Checking in with Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi talks about regulatory changes to ensure kids are getting the behavioral health services they need.
State budget kind of, sort of comes together
Capitol Confidential newsletter author Dan Clark fills in some of the details on the proposed state budget, which is taking shape.
Promoting specialized sickle cell disease treatment
A bill kicking around the Capitol for more than a decade would promote more specialized care for New Yorkers with sickle cell disease.
