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:
League of Women Voters challenges legislature’s district lines
The League of Women Voters of NYS filed an amicus brief challenging the state legislature's process of drawing lines.
Senate Housing Chair Brian Kavanagh on the budget
We unpack funding for rental aid and the creation of affordable housing, as well as what didn't make it in the budget.
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Harry Wilson locks up third-party support
Unite New York's Tim Dunn explains why they're rallying behind Republican Harry Wilson at the top of their ticket.
State government watchdog to get new master
Reinvent Albany's Rachael Fauss explains the shortcomings of the agency replacing the Joint Commission on Public Ethics.
Hochul donors have administration’s ear (and email addresses)
A treasure trove of emails sheds new light on the kind of access donors to Gov. Kathy Hochul have to her administration.
New York farmers prepare for marijuana growing season
In April, state regulators gave 52 hemp farmers conditional licenses to grow marijuana this spring for recreational sales.
Calculating New York’s investment in education
Assemblymember Al Stirpe wants to change the way the state calculates the bulk of education funding to public schools.
Ticket to ride upstate
Carm Basile, legislative chair of the New York Public Transit Association, adds up the investments made in upstate transit.
New York drivers to receive nominal relief at the pumps
For seven month, the state will cut its gas taxes by 16 cents per gallon, creating a budget hole of about $585 million.
