School finance officials want the state to pay its IOUs
ASBONY Executive Director Brian Chechnicki makes the case for school districts recouping money owed by the state.
Poll examines 2025 issues on Albany agenda
A Siena College Research Institute survey asked voters about President Donald Trump and the governor's 2025 priorities.
Supportive housing units look to Albany for support
Supportive housing operators in New York make the case for more capital funds and operating dollars for services.
Mask restriction legislation undergoes amendments
Assemblymember Jeffery Dinowitz describes his bill banning face coverings with the intent to intimidate and harass.
Free community college proposed for in-demand degrees
SUNY Chancellor John King discusses Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed investments in higher education in her budget.
Senate transportation leader discusses gov’s budget
Senate Transportation Committee Chair Jeremey Cooney discusses transportation capital money and policy items in the budget.
Assemblyman Hevesi talks child poverty and child care
The head of the Assembly Children and Families Committee sees some major missed opportunities in the governor's budget.
Report finds judges undermining goal of bail law changes
A report from Scrutinize questions whether judges are adhering to the spirit of changes to pre-trial detention laws.
Governor Hochul’s green energy priorities
NYSERDA leader Doreen Harris discusses delays in implementing "cap-and-invest" and highlights priorities of the governor.
Room for improvement in NY anti-smoking efforts
New York could do a better job reducing smoking levels, according to a report card from the American Lung Association.