Dispatches

Assemblyman Brian Cunningham talks about his background, approach to state government, and the lieutenant governor job.

Host David Lombardo and GOP political consultant Chapin Fay handicap the odds for Republican LG candidates.

Host David Lombardo and The Parkside Group's Alex Elmasri handicap the odds of potential LG candidates for Hochul.

Host David Lombardo and Capitol Confidential author Dan Clark share some of the less appreciated parts of the executive budget proposal.

A dramatic increase in state tax receipts could explain why Governor Hochul isn't planning to raise taxes.

Nearly five years since the legalization of marijuana in New York and the recreational marketplace is still facing challenges.

To commemorate the Planet Albany Fantasy Lawmaker League for 2026, we held a live draft in the Capitol.

Since 2017, The Center for Effective Lawmaking has been trying to gauge the effectiveness of state and federal legislators.

In advance of the legislative session, we're making some predictions for the year ahead in Albany.

Politico New York's Nick Reisman talks about some of the stories from the last 12 months that will likely reverberate in 2026.