Senate Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins talks budget
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins discusses some of the budget priorities for Senate Democrats.
Running the numbers on legislature’s budget wish lists
Analyzing the taxing and spending priorities formally adopted by the majorities in the Assembly and Senate.
‘Good Cause’ language stirs up internal Democratic debate
Sen. James Skoufis shares reservations about language in the Senate's budget resolution that backs "Good Cause" legislation.
Film production subsidies championed by governor and lawmakers
Reinvent Albany Executive Director John Kaehny argues against a planned expansion of subsidies for film and tv productions.
New marketing restriction for businesses connected to the lottery
Will a marketing rule change from state regulators make it harder for players in the lottery business to compete?
CUNY faculty urge investment in public higher education
Professional Staff Congress President James Davis argues the governor's budget fails the CUNY system and its students.
Senate Dems prioritize housing vouchers, rent relief and ‘Good Cause’
State Sen. Brian Kavanagh, a Manhattan Democrat, discusses the housing initiatives being championed by the Senate majority.
And then there were three budget proposals
We dive into the one-house budget resolutions and consider their impact on the state solar system.
New York’s missed opportunities to fight child poverty
Robin Hood's Jason Cone outlines what state policymakers should do in the budget to combat child poverty in New York.
Lawmaker targets scams on dating apps
Assemblymember Clyde Vanel, a Queens Democrat, is looking to prevent New Yorkers from being victimized on dating apps.