New York’s government makes municipalities beholden to Albany
Reinvent Albany Executive Director John Kaehny makes the case for giving localities more freedom from state policymakers.
Prolific ‘forever chemicals’ find their way into produce
Citizens Campaign for the Environment leader Adrienne Esposito talks about the proliferation of toxic forever chemicals.
Charter schools invite concern from public school stakeholders
The process for authorizing charter schools in New York is in the crosshairs of New York's powerful teachers' union.
Legislation would curb involuntary drug tests for pregnant women
Dr. Erinma Ukoha argues that involuntary drug and alcohol screenings for pregnant women are counterproductive for families.
Limited labor protections for high-level college athletes
High-level college sports have entered a new phase, but government regulations haven't kept up with the evolution.
State regulators urged to preserve Adirondack remoteness
The Adirondack Council wants state regulators to take additional steps to promote the remote nature of the Adirondack Park.
Assemblymember Woerner looks to prevent problem gambling
Assembly Racing & Wagering Committee Chair Carrie Woerner pushes steps to prevent problem gambling with growing gambling options.
Hochul budget strategy relies on time and special interest attacks
Politico New York's Nick Reisman explains Gov. Kathy Hochul's approach to securing her priorities in the final budget.
Assemblyman Burke on psilocybin, Hochul’s leadership, and city budgets
Assemblyman Pat Burke, a Buffalo-area Democrat, has concerns with Gov. Kathy Hochul's leadership during the budget process.
Health care providers get windfall from obscure billing practice
Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to amend a billing dispute resolution process that has been lucrative for healthcare providers.
