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.
New York’s kind of boring primary results
The primary campaigns in New York may have been exciting, but the results of the elections were not.
Legislating 101: The end-of-session sausage making
State lawmakers Pete Harckham and Harry Bronson discuss efforts to pass key bills through the Capitol.
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!