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:
Hochul gets expanded authority to make mid-year budget cuts
Bob Megna, a former state budget director, discusses expanding the governor's spending authority if budget revenues decline.
State cannabis advisor on evolving marijuana landscape
State Cannabis Advisory Board Chair Joe Belluck discusses marijuana showcase events, license applications, and the state budget.
How ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ got an Assembly vote
Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin explains how she dragged 'Medical Aid in Dying' to a floor vote.
The future of NY’s community healthcare centers
The state budget increases funding for community health care centers, but federal cuts to Americorps will reduce their capacity.
New York reforms lieutenant governor selection process
Former Lt. Gov. Bob Duffy discusses the new selection process for future lieutenant governors that was in the state budget.
Pushback to state’s funding plan for MTA capital plan
Republican state lawmakers and the state business community is raising objections to a plan for funding the MTA's capital needs.
Assembly environmental leader discusses her priorities
Assemblymember Deborah Glick talks about getting harmful chemicals out of products and limiting plastic packaging waste.
Tightening rules for sports gambling operators
Assemblymember Robert Carroll wants to limit sports gambling advertising and restrict how much can be bet in one day.
Promoting trees along New York tributaries
In order to foster climate-resilient communities, the state is planting trees and shrubs along tributaries in New York.
