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Some public employees could see new discipline process
The Empire Center for Public Policy is warning against changes to existing discipline processes for public employees.
Tax foreclosure sales process disrupted in New York
The U.S. Supreme Court shook up how counties can use proceeds from the sale of foreclosed properties owing taxes.
Denmark’s lessons on the future of climate jobs
State lawmakers travel abroad to learn about creating good-paying jobs in the renewable energy field.
Retention gap among teachers in New York
A new study found that teachers of color are retained at lower rates than their white peers in New York schools.
State commits half of its investment in marijuana retailers
The state has committed about $25 million to build out New York's marijuana retail industry.
Hochul looks to incentivize new home construction
Gov. Kathy Hochul is using her existing executive powers to increase the pace of new home construction in New York.
DiNapoli forecasts tough budget choices in 2024
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli discusses his office's analysis of the state's updated financial plan.
Fiscal watchdog tallies up New York’s economic development spending
New York's state and local economic development subsidies came to nearly $11 billion in 2022 and are likely to keep growing.
Tweaks to bail laws fail to corral shoplifters
Times Union reporter Josh Solomon analyzed state data on the use of bail in cases of alleged shoplifting.
