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Drug purchases and hospital costs part of health insurers’ agenda
Lev Ginsburg, of the New York State Conference of Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans, makes the case for a package of bills in Albany.
State and Albany partner on solar project
The city of Albany and New York Power Authority have teamed up to develop a solar farm at a closed landfill in the capital.
SUNY Chancellor John King discusses adopted state budget
We explore what the budget does for SUNY campuses, free community college, and students who need help staying on track.
Senate deputy leader talks budget content and process
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris discusses what his conference got into the state budget and how it came together.
Mental health providers decry lack of support for workforce
Mental Health Association in New York State CEO Glenn Liebman talks about funding for organizations contracting with the state.
Lifting the cap on state supreme court judges
Assemblyman Alex Bores wants to overhaul the number of state supreme court judges in New York, particularly in New York City.
School boards association weighs in on state budget
We discuss the state budget's effect on public schools, including funding, zero-emission bus mandate, and school meals.
Progressives look to retire court fees
The Center for Community Alternatives wants to end the fees in the criminal justice system, which they argues are predatory.
Trump looks to restrict New York’s Medicaid flexibility
New York's control over federal Medicaid dollars could be limited after a waiver approved by the Biden administration runs out.
