November 19, 2019: Sen. Peter Harckham
With neighboring states and countries legalizing the adult use of recreational marijuana, Hudson Valley Democratic Senator Pete Harckham made a fact-finding trip to Massachusetts to learn more about how their system is operating. The Senator joined David to
Senator Harckham talks budget and packaging waste reduction
Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Pete Harckham weighs in on the big environmental issues in Albany.
Sen. Harckham on Cuomo’s departure and working with Hochul
Looking to the future, Senator Harckham said, "Lt. Gov. Hochul is extremely qualified to hit the ground running."
Harckham: Excluded workers fund is ‘very necessary’
On Monday afternoon, The Capitol Pressroom reached out to a dozen upstate and suburban Senate Democrats to get their positions on a $2 billion state investment in pandemic benefits for New Yorkers – mostly undocumented
Senate environmental leader talks 2025 issues
Sen. Pete Harckham unpacks the governor's budget and updates his effort to reduce single-use plastic packaging waste.
Legislating 101: The end-of-session sausage making
State lawmakers Pete Harckham and Harry Bronson discuss efforts to pass key bills through the Capitol.
Senate environmental leader talks budget and end of session
Senator Pete Harckham discusses funding for clean water in the budget and legislation addressing packaging waste.
Lawmakers look to hone packaging waste reduction legislation
Senator Pete Harckham discusses a recent public hearing on extended producer responsibility legislation for packaging waste.
Flooding prompts call for wastewater infrastructure investments
Sen. Pete Harckham wants to create a $500 million annual investment in wastewater infrastructure.
Lawmakers hone in on comprehensive waste reduction plan
State Sen. Pete Harckham, a Westchester County Democrat, talks about the "Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act."
