Feds give New York new latitude with Medicaid spending
After more than a year of negotiations, federal officials in January approved a state Medicaid waiver.
New York commits $1 billion to expand capacity of Albany NanoTech
Governor Hochul has committed $1 billion toward research and development at the Albany NanoTech site.
State health commissioner discusses gov’s budget
Dr. Jim McDonald talks about the tough spending choices in Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive budget.
State updates food product recall guidance for businesses
State Department of Ag & Markets Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Trodden talks food safety.
Not your typical bill signing
We consider how chapter amendments come together in Planet Albany.
The Empire State of child care
Gov. Kathy Hochul likes to trumpet her administration's commitment to child care, but what does it all add up to?
Student debt deterring lawyers from working for public interest
For young lawyers with student loan debt, a career in civil legal services or a public defenders office isn't viable.
Rural schools see Hochul’s budget as a setback
The Rural Schools Association of New York State says the governor's budget is bad news for more than 300 school districts.
Dems propose ban on fracking using CO2
New legislation would proactively ban the latest attempt to extract methane from the Southern Tier.
Addressing holistic needs of veterans
New York Health Foundation's Derek Coy explains what the state could be doing to help more than half a million veterans.
