New York considers multi-state voting integrity coalition
New York state lawmakers unanimously backed joining a multi-state effort to promote accurate voter enrollment records.
Getting insurance terminology on the same page
Democrats in Albany want to empower state financial regulators to create standardized definitions for common insurance terms.
Proactively addressing threats of school violence
University of Washington-Tacoma's Eric Madfis explains how school behavioral threat assessments can reduce serious violence.
Offenses by minors could get new parole considerations
The Hochul administration wants to update how parole officials consider people who committed serious offenses as kids.
Longshot comptroller candidate calls ‘bullshit’ on status quo
For the first time since he was appointed state comptroller in 2007, Tom DiNapoli is being challenged by a Democrat.
Hochul fails to deliver relief to early intervention providers
Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin discusses the crisis in early intervention accessibility in New York.
Preserving nonpartisan nonprofits in New York
Assemblymember Tony Simone makes the case for ensuring tax-exempt status in New York is linked to nonpartisanship.
Plight of bottle redemption centers ignored by Albany
Bottle redemption centers have been sounding the alarm about a fiscal crisis, but no relief is coming from state lawmakers.
Lawmakers question accessibility of residential property insurance
Sen. Brian Kavanagh explains why his chamber is looking into the cost and accessibility of residential property insurance.
Looming threat of emergency room violence
Dr. Penelope Lema makes the case for requiring hospitals to craft plans for keeping their staff safe from violence at work.
