Legislating 101: A Manhattan Democrat’s freshman experience
Assemblyman Alex Bores reflects on his first two legislative sessions in Albany.
Legislating 101: Social media regulations for minors
Despite passing with overwhelming bipartisan support, legislation to curtail the most addictive features of social media was never a sure thing at the state Capitol in 2024.
Making cents of New York’s financial plan
We review the updated financial plan with Patrick Orecki, director of state studies for the Citizens Budget Commission.
LIVE from Planet Albany 3.0
We’re back with another recording in front of a raucous audience at the Bull Moose Club.
In the weeds at OCM
OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy discusses her review of the Office of Cannabis Management.
Green agenda faces uphill battle in 2024
Holding the line on clean water funding was the big environmental win in the state budget.
It’s a Dispatches potluck episode!
This week is a sampling of Planet Albany voices!
The recipe for a budget COLA
This week we explore how state policymakers ended up with a 2.84% COLA for the human services sector.
A cyberattack and budget framework at the Capitol
We discuss the cyberattack on the legislature, the timing of a budget announcement, and much more Planet Albany news.
No pets or budget deals at the Capitol
We discuss a ban on Capitol pets, the progress of budget negotiations and how the legislature decides its end of session priorities.