Senator Brisport discusses budget priorities
The chair of the Senate's Children & Families Committee wants investments in child care and combatting child poverty.
Overseeing New York’s judges
We break down the annual report from the state Commission on Judicial Conduct and consider changes to their oversight.
State transparency leader discusses government reforms
Committee on Open Government Executive Director Shoshanah Bewlay discusses FOIL and OML in New York.
One-house budgets take center stage in kabuki theater
The budget process has passed the "end of the beginning" threshold, with the adoption of one-house budget proposals.
‘Working Families Tax Credit’ key to combating child poverty
Assembly Children and Families Committee Chair Andrew Hevesi discusses tax credits targeting child poverty.
Good government groups propose FOIL reforms
Reinvent Albany is part of a coalition trying to bring more transparency into government in New York.
Assemblymember Thiele discusses three decades in Albany
We talk about his proudest accomplishments, the evolution of his party identification, and why it's time to retire.
Aspiring social workers push legislative agenda in Albany
Social work students hope to reform interactions with child protective services and child custody processes.
Senator Gonzalez’s eyes state’s use of automated decision-making
The chair of the Senate Internet & Technology Committee discusses her legislative efforts in Albany.
Local elections officials request funds for 2024 administration
Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny urges increased investment in election administration.