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.
CDPAP hearing postponed at request of Hochul administration
A senate inquiry into the controversial transition of a popular home care program has been postponed.
Legislature looks to curb anonymous child abuse reporting
The controversial system of anonymous child abuse reports could be changing in New York.
Legislature punts on consumer friendly ticket sales reforms
Legislation introduced on Sunday appears to signal the death of an ambitious attempt to regulate the live-event ticketing industry.
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.
