Comptroller’s office warns about governor’s borrowing habits
New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has some concerns about the borrowing proposal embraced by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Revisiting New York’s sexual consent laws
Legislation would address the ability to give consent to sexual activities after becoming voluntarily intoxicated.
Solar eclipse offers boost to New York tourism
New York's spot in the path of totality for an upcoming solar eclipse is leading people to flock upstate.
Constitutional amendment would allow for more state judges
Assemblymember Alex Bores makes the case for a constitutional amendment that would allow for more state judges.
Health care providers look to refocus Medicaid watchdog
Assemblymember Amy Paulin discusses her legislation addressing the state Office of the Medicaid Inspector General.
State’s nascent campaign financing system eyed for changes (again)
Senate Democrats from across the political spectrum are backing a new effort to overhaul the state's campaign finance program.
NY graduation rates raise red flag for advocacy group
Education Trust-New York has questions about why the high school graduation rates didn't change much from 2022 to 2023.
NY Democrats clarify past requests for Constitution changes
Assemblymember Ken Zebrowski explains an effort o nullify past resolutions calling for a national constitutional convention.
Is it time for flexible interest rates on money judgements?
After more than four decades of a fixed interest on money judgements, the Empire Center wants more flexible state rates.
Work of child care task force lost into the ‘ether of state government’
When Gov. Kathy Hochul approved an extension of the state's Child Care Availability Task Force in 2021, she wrote in