State ban on pet sales in stores takes effect
The pet store industry is again sounding the alarm about restrictions on pet sales.
Chatting with the head of NYC’s campaign finance program
NYC Campaign Finance Board leader Paul Ryan compares the state's public financing program to the system in New York City.
State Medicaid director talks access to public health insurance
State Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri discusses uninterrupted health insurance for kids and the Medicaid "unwinding."
Examining life as an Assembly central staffer
New York Focus reporter Sam Mellins describes the working conditions and compensation for Assembly central staff.
Safe streets advocates set sights on 25 mph
Municipalities, including Albany, have utilized a state law that allows local speed limits to be set at 25 miles per hour.
State forest rangers battle historic wildfire
Wildfires that hit the Hudson Valley this fall reached a scope that hasn't been seen in New York in more than a decade.
Lobbying firm discusses potential AI regulations in New York
Lobbyist John Olsen considers how New York should shape its future artificial intelligence technology regulations.
Maintaining in-person prison visits
Progressive criminal justice advocates don't want video conferencing to replace in-person visits.
DEC’s point person with state’s native nations
We get to know the work of Peter Reuben, director of the state Office of Indian Nation Affairs with the state DEC.
Long Island republicans want fiscal monitor for MTA
Senator Dean Murray makes the case for imposing financial control board on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.