State retirement fund to hit growth mark
The fund investing on behalf of the state and local retirement system likely exceeded expectations for the fiscal year that
Hochul administration not banking on Medicaid tax revenue
New York Budget Director Blake Washington discusses uncertain future of new MCO tax
Hochul administration slow to realize touted child care initiatives
A 2021 direct deposit law designed to benefit child care providers hasn't been implemented after more than two years.
Automatic spousal insurance coverage enrollment could be narrowed
State policymakers are taking steps to revise a controversial car insurance requirement.
State’s nascent campaign financing system eyed for changes (again)
Senate Democrats from across the political spectrum are backing a new effort to overhaul the state's campaign finance program.
Work of child care task force lost into the ‘ether of state government’
When Gov. Kathy Hochul approved an extension of the state's Child Care Availability Task Force in 2021, she wrote in
Justice Center head departing for Human Rights post
Denise Miranda is leaving the Justice Center to take over at the Division of Human Rights
State council avoids critical analysis of Hochul’s budget proposal
Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council examines the state budget from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Leadership shakeup at OCFS
The acting head of the state Office of Children and Family Services will be stepping down from her leadership post
Senator Gianaris reflects on latest redistricting saga
Senator Mike Gianaris discusses how the congressional maps were crafted and considers the future redistricting process.