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WFP navigates governor’s race and leadership change
WFP leader Jasmine Gripper explains the decision not to endorse a primary challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Hochul administration’s FOIL implementation is underwhelming
A Reinvent Albany review of the Hochul administration's approach to records request found less than stellar practices.
Physician assistants look for more autonomy in New York
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing to remove some layers of supervision for qualified physician assistants in certain cases.
Unlicensed financial businesses targeted with updated state law
State lawmakers took steps in 2025 to give financial regulators the tools to go after unlicensed businesses.
Consumer advocates push disclosure requirements for food
We explore a bill prohibiting certain food additives and promoting disclosure of what's in the food consumed by New Yorkers.
Hochul proposes cut to adult home advocacy program
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to eliminate funds for programs helping New Yorkers living in adult homes advocate for better conditions.
New life for closed prisons requires NY constitution update
Amending the state Constitution would allow for the redevelopment of shuttered prisons on state protected land in upstate.
GOP senator looks to redefine police and ICE relationship
State Sen. Jake Ashby discusses his legislation that would limit local law enforcement's collaboration with ICE agents.
State Senator Skoufis on next steps after NY Dems convention
Immediately after the New York Democrat's state convention in Syracuse we checked in with State Sen. James Skoufis.
