Assemblyman Ed Ra discusses the budget
The Long Island Republican chats about spending on Medicaid and education, reducing business costs, and rebate checks.
The root of National Grid’s proposed rate hike
National Grid, like other energy providers, is proposing a significant rate hike for their electric and gas customers.
State implements long-term storage for untested rape evidence
State Office of Victim Services Director Elizabeth Cronin highlights a storage facility for thousands of untested rape kits.
Indigent legal defense attorneys poised for long-awaited raise
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget calls for hourly rate increases for assigned counsel, but the counties will have to shoulder this burden.
New York’s evolving thoroughbred racing landscape
New York Racing Association President & CEO David O'Rourke checks in with The Capitol Pressroom.
Poozer Pop Culture: Fearless (Assemblyman Ed Ra’s version)
Assemblyman Ed Ra, a Long Island Republican, discusses his identity as a "Swiftie," including how he became a Taylor Swift fan.
Feb. 24, 2020: Backlog of untested rape kits could impede under new discovery laws
In New York, hundreds of rape kits are sitting in labs untested. Reporter Vaughn Golden discussed his Times Union piece and the impact this backlog has on cases across the state.
NY marijuana market rolls out ‘seed-to-sale’ tracking
Metrc CEO Michael Johnson explains what his company is doing to help cannabis regulators prevent inversion in the marijuana market.
Federal changes threaten hemp-derived products
Changes at the federal level could have major implications for the hemp-derived THC products on sale in New York.
Lawmakers hear ideas to reduce residential insurance costs
State Sen. James Skoufis shares insights he gleaned from a recent hearing into the cost of residential property insurance.
