Fallout from prison strikes continues to cost state
The state is continuing to spend more than $100 million a month to operate its prisons after an illegal strike by corrections officers.
The 2030 Census is right around the corner
State policymakers are being encouraged to take steps to prepare for the 2030 count of New Yorkers.
Insurers want more tools to address car crash fraud
The NYS Insurance Association wants car insurers to be able to retroactively cancel policies used for fraud campaigns.
Federal education changes could impact New York
President Donald Trump is trying to dismantle the federal Department of Education, but what does it mean for New York?
Halfway houses embrace state certification process
We consider the state's plans for certifying halfway houses with Van Smith, founder of the Recovery Houses of Rochester.
Debate continues over phone restrictions in schools
School leaders are backing a legislative proposal - instead of the governor's plan - for restricting student access to phones.
Should New York’s sales taxes be more progressive?
A report calls for exempting sales taxes on purchases under $110 and imposing a higher tax on luxury items.
Skoufis on failed DNC bid, 2026, and New York Dems
We talked with the Orange County Democrat about his unsuccessful leadership national leadership bid and New York Democrats.
Assemblymember Woerner targets prison working conditions
Assemblymember Carrie Woerner wants to empower a labor board to create safer working conditions for prison guards.
AG Tish James pushes update to consumer protection law
Mobilization for Justice's Ariana Lindermayer makes the case for updating the laws governing unfair business practices.
