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:
Medical marijuana industry balks at recreational licensee fee
The state is being sued over a $20 million licensing fee for medical marijuana companies entering the recreational space.
Senate examines efficacy of economic development subsidies
Sen. Sean Ryan, a Buffalo Democrat, discusses a public hearing on New York's economic development programs.
Hunger persists in New York as a serious problem
A coalition wants New York to boost SNAP benefits and eligibility, expand free school lunches, and support food pantries.
SUNY chancellor talks enrollment, funding, and a Brooklyn hospital
SUNY Chancellor John King is celebrating back-to-back enrollment increases at the state's higher education institutions.
Preparing educators to teach literacy skills
A new plan is out on how future teachers should be trained to teach kids how to read and write.
New York’s future as a fiber producer and processor
We chat about the future utilization of a g rowing agricultural asset in New York.
Subsidies available for green clothes dryers
New York is doling out federal dollars so families can buy electrical upgrades and environmentally friendly clothes dryers.
Hochul proposes ‘inflation’ rebate checks for taxpayers
Fiscal analysts on both sides of the aisle are panning the governor's plans for a surplus of tax revenues.
Siena poll takes temperature on Hochul, Trump, and 2025 agenda
Gov. Kathy Hochul struggles to score popularity points with New York voters, according to the latest Siena poll.