Senate Labor Chair addresses gig economy, farmworkers and minimum wage
Jan. 14, 2021 - COVID-19 has highlighted many of the issues impacting New York’s workforce. Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Queens),
Experts warn New York’s digital infrastructure needs an upgrade
Jan. 13, 2021 - With more state services headed online, Omid Ghaffari-Tabrizi, Director of Cloud Policy at the Internet
Reversing course, Cuomo backs mobile sports wagering in New York
Jan. 13, 2021 - Governor Cuomo expressed support for legalizing mobile sports gambling in his first State of the
2020 underscores need for local election reforms
Jan. 13, 2021 - What’s on the docket for good government groups in 2021? Susan Lerner, Executive Director of
Senate Finance Chair weighs in on budget gap and marijuana legalization
Jan. 12, 2021 - 2021 is setting up to be a busy legislative year in New York. We previewed
Breaking down Cuomo’s State of the State health care proposals
Jan. 12, 2021 - In Monday’s installment of the State of the State, Gov. Cuomo expressed support for expanding
Restaurants look for government aid and regulatory relief to survive pandemic
Jan. 12, 2021 - Restaurants are still struggling to survive as the fight against COVID-19 continues. Melissa Fleischut, President
AFL-CIO hopes to capitalize on one-party rule in Albany
Jan. 11, 2021 - What is the AFL-CIO working on this legislative session? We asked Mario Cilento, President of
Senate Investigations Committee has big, broad plans for 2021
Jan. 11, 2021 - Sen. James Skoufis (D-Cornwall) previewed the legislative session and discussed the work the Senate Investigations
Progressive lawmakers back comprehensive package of higher state taxes
Sen. Alessandra Biaggi discusses her revenue priorities for the state budget.