Assemblymember Solages talks 2025 priorities
The head of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian legislative Caucus lays out an agenda for 2025.
Commission would consider remedies for legacy of slavery
Assemblymember Michaelle Solages makes the case for establishing a reparations commission to address history of slavery.
Lawmakers of color propose ‘People’s Budget’
Assemblymember Michaelle Solages breaks down the budget goals of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Caucus.
Lawmakers propose codification of right to unionize for student-athletes
Assemblymember Michaelle Solages wants student-athletes to have stronger bargaining position with colleges and universities.
Regulating the collegiate athlete gold rush
Assemblymember Michaelle Solages wants state rules to maximize earning potential of student-athletes.
Old faces in new places in the legislature
The dust has settled (for now) in the latest game of musical chairs at the Capitol.
Committee musical chairs in the Assembly and Senate
Based on sources, office moving and wild speculation, we've got some guesses about future committee chairs in Albany.
Holding government accountable through the courts
Legislation would ensure that New Yorkers can bring class action lawsuits against government entities in the Empire State.
Lawmakers of color propose ‘People’s Budget’ for 2023
The state Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian legislative caucus has a "Building Resilient Communities" agenda for 2023.
Proposed expansion of paid family leave to cover remote learning
Nov. 19, 2020 - The need for child care in the state is even more pressing now that New York City has transitioned from in-person learning. Legislation from Asm. Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont) would expand the paid family leave