Lawmakers hone in on comprehensive waste reduction plan
State Sen. Pete Harckham, a Westchester County Democrat, talks about the "Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act."
Medical debt persists for thousands of New Yorkers
The budget includes language addressing financial assistance for health care costs, but advocates want additional protections.
Common Cause NY urges simpler, easier voting
Common Cause NY Executive Director Susan Lerner discusses potential changes to state election laws.
Mixed budget for New York farmers
New York Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Jeff Williams responds to the recently adopted state budget.
Upstate buses, trains and rider fares
We break down what the state budget means for upstate transit systems with CDTA CEO Carm Basile.
Non-compete agreements eyed for extinction
State Sen. Sean Ryan, a Buffalo Democrat, is pushing legislation to make all non-compete agreements void in New york.
State budget addresses MTA’s fiscal imbalance
Reinvent Albany's Rachael Fauss breaks down the state investments into the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Counties urge environmental action in Albany
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger highlights environmental policies that counties want state policymakers to adopt.
State budget invests in lawyers working criminal cases
The state budget includes a raise for assigned defense attorneys and invests in improvements to evidentiary discovery.
Legislation expands pathways to accessing crime victim compensation
In order to increase access to victim compensation funding, legislation would expand how victims apply for support.
