Dispatches

The governor announced a budget framework at the start of the week, but days later there is still no bill text.

The field of Republican candidates for governor in 2026 is starting to take shape.

Tusk Strategies partner Shontell Smith brings the fury and wrath of a vengeful god to this episode.

We're drafting most powerful interest groups, most effect PR consultants, best LG choice for Governor Hochul in 2026, and much more.

At this point in the state budget process there isn't much for rank-and-file state lawmakers to do at the Capitol.

We talked with the Orange County Democrat about his unsuccessful leadership national leadership bid and New York Democrats.

We've got leftover answers from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Albany Law School's Richard Rifkin.

Did you know you can legally bet on political outcomes in America?

New York Focus reporter Chris Gelardi helps us unpack the underlying challenges to resolving the wildcat strike by prison guards.

We discuss the Democrats' longshot bid in NY-21. We also weigh in on the schism between Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and Gov. Kathy Hochul.