State regulators police and promote crypto industries
Lobbyist John Olsen discusses the state Dept. of Financial Services approach to regulating the cryptocurrency industry.
Montaukett Indian Nation pursues renewed state recognition
Assemblymember Fred Thiele discusses the ongoing effort to have the Montaukett Nation recognized by the state.
Audit: Improved oversight of adult protective services
Tina Kim, of the state Comptroller's Office, discusses the oversight of adult protective services in New York.
New York’s public health battle against hepatitis
We break down a report on cases of hepatitis b and hepatitis c in New York.
Energy reliability concerns slow retirement of fossil fuels
The state's independent electricity grid operator is working to ensure New Yorkers have adequate power in the future.
Voters without a party want in on party primaries
Common Cause New York examined the 3.1 million voters who aren't registered with a political party.
Audit studies access to addiction services during pandemic
The state Comptroller's Office reviewed the guidance given during the pandemic to agencies providing addiction services.
Inadequate funding limits access to early intervention services
Assemblywoman Jen Lunsford makes the case for increasing reimbursement rates for early intervention services.
State addresses legal obstacles to new marijuana dispensaries
A legal log jam blocking the rollout of hundreds of marijuana dispensaries appears to have been resolve by the state.
Business interest stress flexibility with emissions restrictions
The Citizens Budget Commission has ideas for the Hochul administration on how to craft a cap-and-invest plan.
