Increasing detection of lead exposure
Senate Health Committee Chair Gustavo Rivera wants increased screenings for elevated levels of lead in children's blood.
Ramping up protections of New York’s freshwater
State Sen. Rachel May is continuing her push to preserve and protect New York freshwater with a new package of bills.
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli on pension fund and contract oversight
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli discusses the state pension fund's returns, including what they mean for taxpayers moving forward.
Meeting the needs of New York’s crime victims
State Office of Victims Services Director Elizabeth Cronin explains how victim compensation works in New York.
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.
