An alternative licensure for midwives in New York
Legislation kicking around the Capitol would create a new pathway for licensing midwives in New York.
Senator Ramos looks to beef up state labor enforcement
State Sen. Jessica Ramos makes the case for dedicating additional funds for personnel at the state Department of Labor.
Hochul proposes big investment in New York’s parks
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Erik Kulleseid talks about the proposed budget.
Food waste finding new life in New York
A state law that took effect in 2022 is fostering the development of new composting and anaerobic recycling operations.
Partisan redistricting results head to court
New York Law School's Jeff Wice unpacks the legal arguments against the state's new congressional maps.
Moratorium on utility shutoffs ends. Now what?
Public Utility Law Project Executive Director Richard Berkley urges the state to cover outstanding energy bills.
State looks to close gaps in food supply exposed by pandemic
A report from New York State Council on Hunger and Food examines ways to make New York's food chain more resilient.
Long row to hoe for New York’s cannabis czar
Get to know Chris Alexander, the first executive director of the state's Office of Cannabis Management.
New York has opportunity to let in the sunshine
Sen. James Skoufis discusses the definition of public bodies and the future of government transparency in New York.
COVID restrictions left to counties, as state goes mum
Niagara County Public Health Director Dan Stapleton explains how the state has shifted the pandemic decision making.