NY Mental Health Commissioner Sullivan talks budget
Governor Hochul has identified the mental health needs of New Yorkers as one of her three top priorities in 2024.
New York’s marijuana marketplace ‘disaster’
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently voiced the frustration of stakeholders in New York's marijuana industry.
Methadone clinics could face new threshold for opening
Assemblymember Tony Simone makes the case for requiring methadone clinics get local community before getting licensed.
Expediting insurance claims following a disaster
A new law imposes time requirements for insurance companies that receive residential claims following a natural disaster.
Assembly energy chair considers transmission siting changes
Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to make it easier for new transmission projects to be developed in New York.
E-bike safety package crafted by Sen. Iwen Chu
A new package of bills are designed to make sure that e-bikes are used and stored safely.
An alternative licensure for midwives in New York
Legislation kicking around the Capitol would create a new pathway for licensing midwives in New York.
Assemblymember Zebrowski reflects on career at the Capitol
After nearly two decades in the state Assembly, Democrat Ken Zebrowski is not running for re-election this fall.
Addressing language barriers to government services
New York Immigration Coalition's Murad Awawdeh makes the case for expanding the languages that government forms.
State Sen. Sean Ryan talks affordable housing
The Buffalo-area Democrat is pushing a package of bills to increase the affordable housing stock in his region.
