Senate Mental Health leader talks 2025 issues
Senator Samra Brouk talks about a proposed expansion of involuntary commitments and her priorities in 2025.
The Catholic agenda at the Capitol
The NYS Catholic Conference is against increased funding for abortion services and supports expanding the child tax credit.
Combating poverty in the budget
We analyze he governor's proposed anti-poverty initiatives and consider some untapped options pushed by advocates.
Not much energy in environmental conservation at the Capitol
Politico New York's Marie French discusses a budget hearing and we check in with Tusk Strategies Partner Shontell Smith.
Plastics industry pushes against waste reduction bill
Plastics Industry Association leader Matt Seaholm makes the case against legislation reducing plastic packaging waste.
NYSUT president talks budget, smartphones, and literacy
NYSUT President Melinda Person responds to the governor's budget and calls for higher taxes on wealthy New Yorkers.
New York inches forward with master plan on aging
We check in on the state's effort to craft a master plan on aging with Adam Herbst, a former Hochul administration official.
Talking with state cannabis enforcement director
NYS OCM Director of Enforcement and Investigations Daniel Haughney talks about curbing illicit marijuana sales.
Assemblyman Bores discusses governor’s AI proposals
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing rules to avoid negative unintended consequences from artificial intelligence technology.
Senate environmental leader talks 2025 issues
Sen. Pete Harckham unpacks the governor's budget and updates his effort to reduce single-use plastic packaging waste.