Capitol Notes
Your destination for reporting that goes above and beyond The Capitol Pressroom’s daily audio output.
Planet Albany Fantasy Lawmaker League
Think you know your way around the state legislature? Then prove it.
New York expands emissions collection data efforts
NYLCV President Julie Tighe discusses new emissions data being collected and calls for additional steps to reduce pollution.
2025 Television Diary
The best parts of my television diet in 2025 were standouts that pushed the genre and gems that I caught up with.
Head of state cannabis regulator departs
The acting head of the embattled state cannabis regulator is out this week.
Senate rules require leadership changes after 2026 (or new rules)
Senate rules require a leadership and committee chair shakeup after 2026 or changes to the internal rules.
Assembly wagering chair talks mobile sports wagering
Assembly Racing & Wagering Committee Chair Carrie Woerner talks marketing and gambling restrictions for mobile sports betting.
Super PAC supporting Elise Stefanik for governor registers with state
"Strong and Safe New York Inc." was registered with the BOE to support a gubernatorial bid from Elise Stefanik.
Skoufis and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Legislative Day
Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed seven bills on Thursday and they were all carried in the state senate by Orange County Democrat James Skoufis
Hochul administration sidelines prison watchdog
The state agency responsible for monitoring compliance with solitary confinement reforms has been kept out of prisons for months.
