New study targets prevention of harmful algal blooms
Scientists are diving into Lake George and Chautauqua Lake this summer to root out the cause of harmful algal blooms.
New York’s formally ends its pandemic disaster. Now what?
The USA Today's Jon Campbell explains the political and practical ramifications of New York ending its pandemic disaster declaration.
New York’s parole overhaul prioritizes reintegration over reincarceration
New York's criminal justice system poised for major overhaul with "Less is More" legislation.
Expanded child care benefits enter precarious pandemic transition
The lapsing of the state's disaster declaration will likely have immediate ramifications for the child care industry, with The Children's Agenda Director of Policy Pete Nabozny highlighting a benefits cliff that parents and providers are rapidly heading toward.
Freshman state lawmaker wages uphill environmental campaign
Assemblymember Anna Kelles, an Ithaca Democrat, talks about the unsuccessful campaign she led during her freshman year to restrict cryptocurrency mining operations gobbling up fossil fuels in New York. We explore what this effort taught her about Albany and get other reflections about the Capitol.
Border restrictions continue to hinder travel between America and Canada
With the border between America and Canada still tightly controlled, Assemblymember D. Billy Jones, a North Country Democrat, is calling for unilateral action by American officials to make the crossing easier.
Assembly studies concurrent mental health and substance abuse treatment strategies
Assembly Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee Chair Phil Steck, a Capital Region Democrat, discusses strategies to ensure New Yorkers with mental health and substance abuse conditions receive the help they need and considers whether the merger of two state agencies is the answers.
Renewed scrutiny of New York’s bar exam
The New York State Bar Association says it's time to overhaul the content on the bar exam and potentially create new pathways to practicing law in the Empire State
New York’s marijuana gold rush hindered by state’s regulatory rollout
Marijuana was immediately legalized for adult consumption this spring with the adoption of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, but many components of the new law are awaiting regulations, which can't be issued until personnel are tapped to write the rules.
Lawmakers update local tax rules to ensure big box stores pay their fair share
Senate Local Government Committee Chair Jim Gaughran talks about his campaign to ensure big box stores pay their fair share of taxes, discusses the challenges of local tax assessors and considers the financial shape of municipalities as we emerge from the pandemic.
