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Students, parents and educators navigate school smartphone restrictions
New York is poised to become the latest state to restrict access to smartphones during the school day.
Framework takes shape for $254 billion state budget
The Times Union's Dan Clark discusses the broad strokes that have been agreed upon for state budget.
Do Senate Dems need a new approach to plastic waste?
Sen. Monica Martinez explains why she is pushing a plastic waste bill, despite environmentalists backing another bill.
NY car insurance costs squeezing ride-hailing services
Uber is encouraging state lawmakers to address the constantly escalating cost of car insurance in New York.
Former Syracuse mayor’s memoir exposes reality of governing
Stephanie Miner memoir explains her political relationship Andrew Cuomo and working with the state legislature.
Insurance mandate proposed for obesity treatment
The American Diabetes Association wants insurers to be forced to cover obesity treatments, including costly drugs and surgeries.
Studying New York’s eel population
For nearly two decades, the state DEC has led a community effort to track eels with the Hudson River Estuary Program.
Court system simplifies uncontested divorce process
Attorney April Dalbec discusses the uncontested divorce process, legal separations, and accessing pro bono legal help.
Thousands languish on wait lists for mental health services
New York amasses wait lists for mental health services while Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to expand involuntary commitments.
