Budget Director Blake Washington talks adopted budget
We discuss the MCO tax, financial transparency, education aid, anti-poverty initiatives and more.
Budget director provides update on negotiations
State Budget Director Blake Washington provides a status update on budget negotiations, as the process heads into overtime.
State budget director unpacks Hochul’s spending plan
New York State Budget Director Blake Washington talks about Medicaid spending, education funding, and much more.
State budget director discusses NY’s fiscal picture
State Budget Director Blake Washington swung by The Capitol Pressroom studio to talk about New York's finances.
Hochul administration not banking on Medicaid tax revenue
New York Budget Director Blake Washington discusses uncertain future of new MCO tax
Budget director talks education fund and anti-poverty initiatives
State Budget Director Blake Washington discusses the governor's budget proposal.
State budget director discusses New York’s finances
State Budget Director Blake Washington visits the studio to discuss the mid-year financial plan update.
Fallout from prison strikes continues to cost state
The state is continuing to spend more than $100 million a month to operate its prisons after an illegal strike by corrections officers.
It’s a Dispatches potluck episode!
This week is a sampling of Planet Albany voices!
State council avoids critical analysis of Hochul’s budget proposal
Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council examines the state budget from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
