State looks to retire Native American mascots at public schools
State education officials are cracking down on public schools that utilize Native American names and images for mascots.
Unique state insurance rule present challenge for car sharing
Assemblymember Anna Kelles, an Ithaca-area Democrat, looks to change a state insurance requirement to help car sharing operations.
SUNY Empire State looks to democratize higher education
SUNY Empire State University President Lisa Vollendorf discusses her school's unique mission to educate working adults.
State overhauls process for purchasing Medicaid prescriptions
New York Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri explains an overhaul of how prescription drugs are purchased for Medicaid patients.
State museum prepares for $14 million renovation
A long awaited, $14 million dollar renovation of the state museum in Albany is poised to get underway this fall.
Union seeks compensation guarantees in Hochul’s ‘housing compact’
2BJ SEIU President Manny Pastreich wants prevailing wage guarantees written into the governor's proposed housing plan.
Poozer Pop Culture: Albany’s karaoke caucus
Assemblymember Mary Beth Walsh, a Capital Region Republican, has a passion for karaoke.
Automatic renewal of Medicaid coverage to end
New Yorkers on public health insurance programs, like Medicaid, will need to begin reapplying for coverage.
Pandemic rent relief proposed for subsidized housing tenants
Assembly Housing Committee Chair Linda Rosenthal wants the state to invest in rent arrears for NYCHA tenants.
Democrats exploit lenient state fundraising oversight
Buffalo News Albany Bureau Chief Chris Bragg dives into the world of political housekeeping accounts.
