Legislative candidates sign up for public campaign financing
New York State Board of Elections spokesperson Kathleen McGrath explains the state's public campaign finance program.
Support for seniors on cutting block in Hochul’s budget
Association on Aging in New York Executive Director Becky Preve discusses the executive budget proposal.
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.
