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Stagnant state support for anti-sexual violence initiatives
State funding for rape crisis programs and the "Enough is Enough" program has been stagnant for years.
Senator Harckham talks budget and packaging waste reduction
Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Pete Harckham weighs in on the big environmental issues in Albany.
Senator Gianaris reflects on latest redistricting saga
Senator Mike Gianaris discusses how the congressional maps were crafted and considers the future redistricting process.
State updates its long-term, waste management plan
The head of the state's division of materials management discusses the new solid waste management plan.
State blows new life into two offshore wind projects
NYSERDA's Doreen Harris explains the latest offshore wind solicitation and why it's an important cost for ratepayers.
Assemblymember Bronson takes on labor leadership
The Rochester Democrat discusses his new role, as chair of the Assembly Committee on Labor.
OPWDD leader to depart in summer
Kerri Neifeld plans to leave her post overseeing services and programs for New Yorkers with developmental disabiltiies
Mandating greener planes, trains and boats in New York
Legislation in Albany would cut the greenhouse gas emissions from planes, trains and boats in New York.
Outdated funding levels threaten supportive housing units
Supportive Housing Network of New York's Pascale Leone decries lack of funds for longstanding supportive housing programs.
