Maintaining confidential criminal records
Progressive criminal justice activists want to clarify the limitations on what criminal records institutions can access.
New York offers mobile ID for smartphones
The state DMV launched an app for smartphones that allows New Yorkers to possess a digital ID.
Getting to know New York’s chief information officer
New York CIO Dru Rai discusses what drew him to public service and the infrastructure needs of New York.
Fossil fuel power plants could become nuclear sites
New York policymakers are betting big on renewable energy, but should we be expanding our nuclear capacity too?
Electric grid simulation lab opens in Albany
A new laboratory in Albany is experimenting with potential changes to the electrical grid.
The pros and cons of health insurer mergers
We explore a proposed merger of health insurers in New York with a healthcare regulatory lawyer and lobbyist.
Smoothing out New York’s gestational surrogacy rules
We talk with a reproductive law attorney about technical changes to New York's 2020 gestational surrogacy law.
Municipalities advance their own hotel and motel taxes
Tourism officials are concerned about towns and cities imposing their own occupancy taxes on hotels and motels.
Legislating 101: Social media regulations for minors
Despite passing with overwhelming bipartisan support, legislation to curtail the most addictive features of social media was never a sure thing at the state Capitol in 2024.
Overhaul of high school graduation pathway proposed
State education officials discuss what it could take to receive a high school diploma in the future.