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:
Utility regulator eyes greener grid for New York
New York State Department of Public Service's Jessica Waldorf explains an effort to craft the grid of the future.
State budget falls short of transformative help for families
Assembly Children & Families Committee Chair Andrew Hevesi discusses what did (and didn't) make it into the final budget.
Mayoral control of NYC schools extended in state budget
Politico New York education reporters Katelyn Cordero and Madina Touré discuss the control of New York City schools.
Report: State failing to deliver early intervention services
A federal watchdog found that New York is failing to provide adequate access to early intervention services for toddlers.
It’s a Dispatches potluck episode!
This week is a sampling of Planet Albany voices!
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.
Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan talks budget
We look at what the mental health portion of the state budget means for the non-profit workforce and the needs of kids.
Budget Director Blake Washington talks adopted budget
We discuss the MCO tax, financial transparency, education aid, anti-poverty initiatives and more.
Assembly Banks Chair Pamela Hunter discusses priorities
We discuss regulating "buy now, pay later" lenders, increasing access to banking services and limiting lawsuit lending.