Welcome to the Audio Vault for The Capitol Pressroom, where you can find every conversation with host David Lombardo.
The New York State Bar Association says it's time to overhaul the content on the bar exam and potentially create new pathways to practicing law in the Empire State
Marijuana was immediately legalized for adult consumption this spring with the adoption of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, but many components of the new law are awaiting regulations, which can't be issued until personnel are tapped to write the rules.
Senate Local Government Committee Chair Jim Gaughran talks about his campaign to ensure big box stores pay their fair share of taxes, discusses the challenges of local tax assessors and considers the financial shape of municipalities as we emerge from the pandemic.
Kate Baker, interim director of the New York State Small Business Development Center, explains the ins and outs of an $800 million small business relief fund that began accepting applications earlier this month.
As part of the ongoing discussion about reforming policing in New York, a task force from the New York State Bar Association has released its own recommendations for improving law enforcement.
Senate Mental Health Committee Chair Samra Brouk reflects on her time in Albany.
State lawmakers hear the siren call of municipal office.
If 2020 was a dark year for New York's child care industry, 2021 has the potential to be the dawn of a new era.
Member of Cuomo's COVID-19 vaccine task force depends significance of 70% vaccination mark.
Assembly Veterans' Affairs Committee Chair Didi Barrett breaks down a slew of bills approved by state lawmakers.
