Democrats propose Medicaid tax to fund health care costs
Democrats in the state legislature are looking to get creative in how they raise federal Medicaid dollars.
Assembly GOP pursue fiscal discipline in budget
Assemblyman Ed Ra, a Long Island Republican, discusses the budget priorities being championed by the Assembly GOP.
Environmental budget wish list
Earthjustice Policy Advocate Liz Moran discusses what green policies should make it into a final budget deal.
Former top Hochul staffer takes on new leadership role
After overseeing 13 state agencies in the Hochul administration, Jihoon Kim, is now the CEO of InUnity Alliance.
Justice Center head departing for Human Rights post
Denise Miranda is leaving the Justice Center to take over at the Division of Human Rights
Senator Brisport discusses budget priorities
The chair of the Senate's Children & Families Committee wants investments in child care and combatting child poverty.
Overseeing New York’s judges
We break down the annual report from the state Commission on Judicial Conduct and consider changes to their oversight.
State transparency leader discusses government reforms
Committee on Open Government Executive Director Shoshanah Bewlay discusses FOIL and OML in New York.
One-house budgets take center stage in kabuki theater
The budget process has passed the "end of the beginning" threshold, with the adoption of one-house budget proposals.
‘Working Families Tax Credit’ key to combating child poverty
Assembly Children and Families Committee Chair Andrew Hevesi discusses tax credits targeting child poverty.