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Lawmakers consider lowering threshold for primary voting
A group of high school students want primary voting open to New Yorkers who turn 18 between the primary and general elections.
Coolant chemicals restrictions in New York generate outcry
Sen. Chris Ryan wants to delay state rules limiting access to chemicals that are integral for existing cooling systems.
Green energy developers looking for additional state funds
Clean energy developers in New York claim ongoing projects aren't financially viable anymore and need to be renegotiated.
Staying the course on New York’s greenhouse reduction goals
A former state energy official lays out the case for continuing to implement New York's 2019 law to fight climate change.
Election Law 101: Ballot objections
We talk with an election attorney about the process of getting candidates bounced from the ballot.
Maximizing federal anti-hunger initiatives in New York
We highlight funding requests for state programs designed to maximize utilization of federal anti-hunger programs.
The path to accelerating small-scale solar projects
NY Solar Energy Industries Association's Noah Ginsburg discusses accelerating the deployment of home and community solar projects.
Lawmakers look for guarantee of car insurance savings from Hochul’s plan
Gov. Kathy Hochul says her plan for the budget will bring down car insurance costs. State lawmakers ask for that guarantee in law.
Senate Deputy Leader Gianaris on state budget negotiations
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris, a Queens Democrat, provides an update on state budget negotiations.
