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Guest lecture from UAlbany President Havidán Rodríguez
We discuss a proposed artificial intelligence consortium, absorbing students from the College of Saint Rose, and much more.
Working Families Party gears up for summer primaries
New York Working Families Party co-Director Jasmine Gripper discusses the Democratic primaries for the state legislature.
Shrinking workforce supporting New Yorkers with disabilities
Nonprofit providers serving New Yorkers with disabilities want the state to invest in a raise for their workforce.
The campaign to revive local journalism in New York
Empire State Local News Coalition member Zachary Richner discusses legislative proposals to boost local outlets.
State council avoids critical analysis of Hochul’s budget proposal
Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council examines the state budget from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
‘NY Heat Act’ would hasten green energy transition
Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget would make it more costly for New Yorkers to get hooked up to natural gas infrastructure.
Whatever happened to taxing the rich?
We talk about increasing taxes, hiding Easter eggs in the Capitol and the redistricting process.
How a powerful hospital lobby got power and uses it in Albany
New York Focus Capitol Bureau Chief Chris Bragg explains how the Greater New York Hospital Association wields power.
Republicans and biz leaders want more action on retail theft
Governor Kathy Hochul has targeted retail theft, but a Capital Region coalition is pushing additional measures.
