State education officials eye return of accountability measures
The State Education Department's Jason Harmon talks about the return of accountability measures for public schools.
Sen. Diane Savino steps off the Albany stage
Sen. Diane Savino, a Staten Island Democrat, joins the show to discuss her 18 years as a lawmaker in Albany and what's next.
Expanding higher education services behind bars
A $1.5 million grant and new tuition eligibility are expected to increase college participation among incarcerated New Yorkers.
Prison oversight group offers system recommendations
The Correctional Association of New York wrote a report stemming from a monitoring visit to Sing Sing Correctional Facility.
Revised revenue estimates create future hole in budget
Citizens Budget Commission Director of State Studies Patrick Orecki breaks down the latest financial plan for New York.
Expanding access to affordable health care
Sen. Jeremy Cooney, a Rochester Democrat, makes the case for the Health Equity Affordability and Reform Act.
Assembly Dems renew push for public renewables
Members of the Hochul administration testified recently about their reservations with the Build Public Renewables Act.
New York tightens smoking restrictions
A recently adopted state law would further limit where New Yorkers can smoke in government-owned parks.
New York rolls out 988 hotline statewide
State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan describes efforts to get New Yorkers mental health services.
Planning for end-of-life decisions
Assemblymember Monica Wallace discusses the importance of advanced care planning and improving end-of-life services.
