Audio Vault
Welcome to the Audio Vault for The Capitol Pressroom, where you can find every conversation with host David Lombardo.
Listen to the past episodes:
‘Back to basics’ on literacy education
Education Trust New York's Jeff Smink and Jenn O'Connor make the case for overhauling New York's literacy teaching efforts.
Public sector retirees balk at health insurance diminishment
Retired Public Employees Association Executive Director Ed Farrell discusses proposed insurance changes for retirees.
Legislative candidates sign up for public campaign financing
New York State Board of Elections spokesperson Kathleen McGrath explains the state's public campaign finance program.
Support for seniors on cutting block in Hochul’s budget
Association on Aging in New York Executive Director Becky Preve discusses the executive budget proposal.
NY Mental Health Commissioner Sullivan talks budget
Governor Hochul has identified the mental health needs of New Yorkers as one of her three top priorities in 2024.
New York’s marijuana marketplace ‘disaster’
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently voiced the frustration of stakeholders in New York's marijuana industry.
Methadone clinics could face new threshold for opening
Assemblymember Tony Simone makes the case for requiring methadone clinics get local community before getting licensed.
Expediting insurance claims following a disaster
A new law imposes time requirements for insurance companies that receive residential claims following a natural disaster.
Assembly energy chair considers transmission siting changes
Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to make it easier for new transmission projects to be developed in New York.
