New chair tapped for Cannabis Control Board
Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to move state Cannabis Control Board member Jessica García over to the chair role.
Anonymous letter voices concern with top state cannabis regulators
A letter claiming to be from the "concerned staff" at the embattled state cannabis regulator is urging a leadership change in their office.
Dems propose a more consumer friendly market for live events
The latest plan to update New York's soon-to-expire live-event ticketing rules and regulations could make the landscape more consumer friendly.
The medical marijuana industry braces for budget fallout
Medical marijuana companies operating in New York are sounding the alarm about language that could end up in the final state budget.
New York delinquent in addressing radioactive waste planning
Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration has been unable to craft a comprehensive plan for New York's low-level radioactive waste.
Budget likely to include Hochul’s school smartphone restrictions
Restrictions on students' access to smartphones during the school day will likely be part of the state budget.
Assembly Dems balk at GOP’s voting ID proposal
Legislation requiring a government-issued photo ID to vote was held up in the state Assembly committee process.
Fallout from prison strikes continues to cost state
The state is continuing to spend more than $100 million a month to operate its prisons after an illegal strike by corrections officers.
Clearer picture emerges of CDPAP transition
New York is hitting its benchmarks for transitioning the CDPAP program, according to Health Commissioner Jim McDonald.
Hochul administration zeroing in on expanded eligibility of farmworkers tax credit
State tax and farm officials are discussing how to make a tax credit for farmworker overtime costs apply to more farming operations.