Senate Banks Chair James Sanders discusses financial tumult
Senate Banks Committee Chair James Sanders, a Queens Democrat, responds to the state takeover of a New York-charter bank.
Senate Dems endorse overdose prevention centers
Senate Democrats are calling for the state to invest resources into overdose prevention centers.
Health care transformation with overhaul of Medicaid medication purchases
Sen. Gustavo Rivera is trying to block a change in how the state purchases medications for New Yorkers with Medicaid coverage.
Tracking the migration of New York’s millionaires
The state has packaged a treasure trove of useful migration data about New York's millionaires into easily digestible formats.
Comptroller DiNapoli talks debt reform and spending oversight
New York Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli makes the case for overhauling how money is borrowed in the state budget.
Assembly Majority Leader Peoples-Stokes talks cannabis taxes and enforcement
Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes wants to change how marijuana destined for retail markets would be taxed.
Lawmakers examine access to doulas in New York
State Sen. Samra Brouk, a Rochester Democrat, recently spearheaded a hearing on access to doulas in New York.
Consumer protection bills from Assemblymember Amy Paulin
Assemblymember Amy Paulin highlights bills dealing with credit card fees, renewal notifications and stolen bicycles.
Assemblymember Phil Steck eyes marijuana policy debate
Assembly Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Committee Chair Phil Steck discusses bills impacting burgeoning cannabis industry.
Outgoing NYSUT leader reflects on career as educator and advocate
New York State United Teachers President Andy Pallotta discusses his career before his planned departure this spring.
