State asked to pay more for green energy projects
Companies tapped to develop green energy projects say their costs have increased and want New Yorkers to foot the bill.
The Medicaid waste watchers
The state Office of the Medicaid Inspector General reported saving taxpayers more than $3.4 billion last year.
New York’s standards for forensic evidence evaluation
The state Commission on Forensic Science is responsible for setting standards for laboratories used to analyze evidence.
Assemblyman Hevesi examines pathways into child welfare system
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi shares insights on disproportionate number of children of color ending up in government care.
Workforce capacity undermines opioid epidemic fight
We get an update on the state's Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board from Debra Pantin, who serves as the board's chair.
Proposed closure of birth center raises access issues
A grassroots, bipartisan coalition has emerged to stop the planned closure of a birth center in the Capital Region.
Dems prepare for another congressional redistricting effort
Democrats on the state's bipartisan redistricting commission are soliciting public input about new congressional lines.
Upstate custody battle highlights lack of state rules
The Times Union investigative reporter Raga Justin shares her reporting on a custody battle in the North Country.
Rethinking maternal-infant care
Evidence is continuing to point to the benefits of maternal-infant care centers to treat babies with withdrawal symptoms.
Increasing access to physical therapy
Limiting out-of-pocket costs and referral requirements could increase access to physical therapy treatments.
