Feds update rules governing opioid use treatment
Changes at the federal level should make it easier to ensure uninterrupted methadone treatments.
Poll watchers deployed to protect voting rights
Common Cause NY's Susan Lerner talks about deploying non-partisan poll watchers to help voters cast their ballots
Expanding workers’ compensation coverage for stress relief
The New York State AFL-CIO is supporting stress-related workers' compensation benefits for all workers.
So what if Governor Hochul has bad poll numbers?
Gov. Kathy Hochul reached historic lows for her job performance and favorability ratings, but does it matter?
Defining unwanted content on social media sites
Democratic state lawmakers want social media giants to define problematic content and their content moderation policies.
Do we still need OTBs?
Off-track betting organizations were set up five decades ago and their necessity in 2024 is unclear.
New York’s approach to business regulation compliance
State law directs regulators to promote education over civil penalties when implementing some business regulations.
Hochul and police union engage in public spat
The union representing more than 1,000 state police officers is at odds with Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Administrative burdens to accessing NY social safety net
A report from Raising New York highlights the barriers families experiencing accessing social programs.
State overhauls consumer directed home care program
A new middleman has been tapped by the Hochul administration to oversee a popular state home care program.