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1199 SEIU defends Medicaid utilization and urges hospital investment
The interim political director for the powerful healthcare union discusses an Empire Center report and the budget process.
Leadership shakeup at OCFS
The acting head of the state Office of Children and Family Services will be stepping down from her leadership post
New state police superintendent shares leadership vision
Steven James came out of retirement earlier this year to take over as the state's top cop.
Dental staffing shortage requires new career pathways
Assemblymember Carrie Woerner highlights a package of bills designed to address a shortage of oral health workers.
New York Farm Bureau outlines 2024 agenda
We discuss reducing packaging waste, building new housing for farmworkers, and the impact of a lower overtime threshold.
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.
