State’s nascent campaign financing system eyed for changes (again)
Senate Democrats from across the political spectrum are backing a new effort to overhaul the state's campaign finance program.
NY graduation rates raise red flag for advocacy group
Education Trust-New York has questions about why the high school graduation rates didn't change much from 2022 to 2023.
NY Democrats clarify past requests for Constitution changes
Assemblymember Ken Zebrowski explains an effort o nullify past resolutions calling for a national constitutional convention.
Is it time for flexible interest rates on money judgements?
After more than four decades of a fixed interest on money judgements, the Empire Center wants more flexible state rates.
Work of child care task force lost into the ‘ether of state government’
When Gov. Kathy Hochul approved an extension of the state's Child Care Availability Task Force in 2021, she wrote in
State hosts youth justice conference
State DCJS Commissioner Rossana Rosado reflects on recent gathering in Albany.
Updated ‘Move Over Law’ takes effect
AAA Northeast's Lauren Paterno explains the new safety measures taking effect to protect disabled vehicles on the road.
COLA debate excludes some human services workers
The fight for a cost of living increase for human services workers is omitting some staff serving vulnerable New Yorkers.
Promoting internet connectivity at temporary housing
Temporary housing needs to be more than just a place for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness to lay their heads.
Judicial sentencings prompt push for transparency
Scrutinize founder Oded Oren discusses excessive sentences from trial judges and why opaqueness in the judiciary is bad.
