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Ensuring a ballot spot for library budget votes
Legislation approved unanimously in the state Legislature would lower the threshold to get library budgets before voters.
Carving out a hybrid dental health role
New York Center for Health Workforce Studies Director Jean Moore discusses licensing dental therapists in New York.
Judge rules state ethics commission is unconstitutional
Lobbying expert David Grandeau discusses a court ruling jeopardizing the future of the state's ethics oversight commission.
State promotes 9/11 survivor assistance programs
The 9/11 Notice Act is designed to spread awareness of programs for people working in the vicinity of the terrorist attacks.
State regulators sign off on health insurance premiums
The Empire Center's Bill Hammond weighs in on premiums for health insurance plans requiring approval from state regulators.
State updates approval process for forest preserve projects
Catskill Mountainkeeper's Kathy Nolan explains the updated process for approving projects in the Catskills and Adirondacks.
Assemblymember Rajkumar discusses migrant crisis
Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, a supporter of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, has a package of bills addressing influx of migrants.
Assemblymember proposes state work permits for asylum seekers
"It will be up to the courts to strike down our state law, authorizing work permits," said Assemblymember Rajkumar.
Rebuilding student performance after the pandemic
National Parents Union New York State Director Ashara Baker proposes reforms to the state's education landscape.
