Energy reliability concerns slow retirement of fossil fuels
The state's independent electricity grid operator is working to ensure New Yorkers have adequate power in the future.
Voters without a party want in on party primaries
Common Cause New York examined the 3.1 million voters who aren't registered with a political party.
Audit studies access to addiction services during pandemic
The state Comptroller's Office reviewed the guidance given during the pandemic to agencies providing addiction services.
Inadequate funding limits access to early intervention services
Assemblywoman Jen Lunsford makes the case for increasing reimbursement rates for early intervention services.
State addresses legal obstacles to new marijuana dispensaries
A legal log jam blocking the rollout of hundreds of marijuana dispensaries appears to have been resolve by the state.
Business interest stress flexibility with emissions restrictions
The Citizens Budget Commission has ideas for the Hochul administration on how to craft a cap-and-invest plan.
Pre-trial services stretched thin in recent years
Assemblymember Anna Kelles makes the case for improving the quality of pre-trial services provided around the state.
State postpones rollout of controversial home care screening
The Hochul administration is hitting pause on the use of a home care vetting tool for existing Medicaid patients.
Commission advises new pathways to high school diploma
A reduced emphasis on Regents exams and consolidated diploma options could be in store for New York.
Ombudsman proposed to oversee New York’s prisons
State Sen. Julia Salazar makes the case for creating a new layer of government bureaucracy to oversee prisons and jails.