Fiscal watchdog tallies up New York’s economic development spending
New York's state and local economic development subsidies came to nearly $11 billion in 2022 and are likely to keep growing.
Tweaks to bail laws fail to corral shoplifters
Times Union reporter Josh Solomon analyzed state data on the use of bail in cases of alleged shoplifting.
Stricter notification standards for drinking water contaminants
Proposed state regulations would update when utilities need to alert New Yorkers about possible water contaminants.
Commission to plot new paths to a high school diploma
A blue ribbon commission empowered by state education officials could prompt an overhaul of graduation requirements.
Expanding opportunities to demonstrate innocence
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie makes the case for new pathways to overturn wrongful convictions and erroneous guilty pleas.
NY Health Act amended to address union concerns
Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin discusses the latest effort to create a state-run health insurance system.
Justice for All: Unfinished business
State officials have largely ignored the need for a broad examination of the system of care for people with special needs.
Empowering communities to invest in affordable housing
Sen. Sean Ryan, a Buffalo Democrat, wants to let municipalities form community housing funds with new real estate taxes.
Leveling the college admissions playing field
Sen. Andrew Gounardes, a Brooklyn Democrat, wants to stop giving "legacies" a leg up in college admissions process.
County jails present challenging voting environment
The League of Women Voters of New York State is urging county jail officials to make it easier to vote from behind bars.
