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Promoting voting access in New York
Common Cause New York's Susan Lerner makes the case for bills designed to ensure eligible voters can cast their ballot.
School boards digest adopted state budget
We break down what the state budget means for schools, including education aid and the transition to zero-emission school buses.
Division over legislative action on psilocybin
Assemblymember Pat Burke discusses the legislative efforts to make psilocybin available for mental health conditions in New York.
Senate Confirmapalooza
At the end of the legislative session, you can generally count on dozens of rushed confirmations through the state senate.
New York restricts working relationships with ICE
Assemblymember Catalina Cruz discusses new laws redefining the relationship between local law enforcement and immigration officials.
Cannabis regulators solicit feedback from young New Yorkers
NY OCM Chief Medical Officer Dr. June Chin discusses the findings from a listening tour that solicited feedback from young people.
What’s next for New York’s wetland protections?
The Hochul administration isn't challenging a court ruling limiting wetland protection regulations. So what comes next?
Farmers want to preserve access to controversial herbicide
New York Farm Bureau's Renée St. Jacques argues against restricting the use of a herbicide banned in dozens of countries.
Rethinking the power of the Adirondack Park Agency Act
Protect the Adirondacks Executive Director Claudia Braymer wants to update state law governing state-land in the Adirondacks.













