State’s chief cyber officer discusses staffing and infrastructure
State Chief Cyber Officer Colin Ahern discusses the mandate he has from the governor and how he's responding.
Hochul nixes 29 task forces, commissions, reports
For the third year in a row, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed bills that would authorize various task forces, commissions, and blue ribbon panels.
Exploring the state Higher Education Services Corporation
The obscure agency is responsible for administering the state's loan and grant programs for higher education.
State reckons with future of highway in downtown Albany
There is a national reckoning about what to do with the aging highways leading into cities and Albany is no different.
Senator Gianaris dissects Democratic election performance
Senate Deputy Leader Mike Gianaris discusses the 2024 election results and looks ahead at the 2025 legislative session.
New York voting rights law dealt setback in court
Legal scholars are scratching their heads about a court ruling that invalidated the New York Voting Rights Act.
Assembly agriculture leaders talks workforce, hemp and food processing
Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair Donna Lupardo, a Southern Tier Democrat, discusses a recent hearing in Albany.
Gambling regulator weighs in on future of Catskill OTB
The state's gambling regulator is taking issue with the Catskill OTB's history of events that they say contributed to their planned closure.
Top-ranking cannabis official reflects on time with state
The state’s outgoing cannabis chief equity officer discusses accomplishments and unfinished business.
Senate GOP only see positives in 2024 election results
Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt encouraged by inroads into Democratic base of voters.