Dispatches from Planet Albany
During the legislative session, Dispatches from Planet Albany offers a weekly, insider’s perspective on what’s happening at the Capitol.
The 1st Annual Dispatches Awards!
We're handing out "The Dispatches" awards for the 2025 legislative session!
In the Albany lobbying trenches with Shontell Smith
The lobbying restrictions were off Shontell Smith this past legislative session, so we talked about her efforts to move bills at the Capitol.
Antonio Delgado’s path to the executive mansion
The narrow path for Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado to secure the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 2026.
Navigating the chaos of the cannabis industry
The passage of four years since the legalization of marijuana has done little to calm these rocky waters and bring stability to this chaotic industry.
Beating the end of session blahs with Ken Zebrowski
There are two weeks left on the legislative calendar and staff, lobbyists and state lawmakers are already feeling the crunch.
Drafting political movies
We're drafting again and this time we've got a new cast of characters selecting their favorite political movies.
The budget goes out with a whimper
The state budget is in the rear view mirror, so we pick through some of the crumbs and consider what stories are left for the session
How ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ got an Assembly vote
Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin explains how she dragged 'Medical Aid in Dying' to a floor vote.
Where’s the budget?
The governor announced a budget framework at the start of the week, but days later there is still no bill text.
