Capitol Notes
Your destination for reporting that goes above and beyond The Capitol Pressroom’s daily audio output.
2023 Movie Diary
The movies consumed in the theater and on the couch in 2023 by Capitol Pressroom host David Lombardo.
Southern Tier’s natural gas eyed for extraction (again)
Can methane be taken from the ground and turned into power without a carbon footprint? A group of prospectors think so.
State postpones rollout of controversial home care screening
The Hochul administration is hitting pause on the use of a home care vetting tool for existing Medicaid patients.
Assemblymember proposes state work permits for asylum seekers
"It will be up to the courts to strike down our state law, authorizing work permits," said Assemblymember Rajkumar.
State commits half of its investment in marijuana retailers
The state has committed about $25 million to build out New York's marijuana retail industry.
Skoufis introduces broad update to New York’s alcohol laws
Sen. James Skoufis writes commission's recommendations into new legislation.
Senate Dems endorse overdose prevention centers
Senate Democrats are calling for the state to invest resources into overdose prevention centers.
Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council members question impact of Hochul’s budget
Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council members assess limited impact of governor's budget on child poverty.
Negotiations needed for NY Health Act to move in Assembly
New York Health Act needs union support to move