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Dental services for Medicaid patients in possible limbo in New York
State lawmakers are looking to codify a legal settlement requiring the Medicaid program to cover necessary dental procedures.
Heading to Albany: A new champion for Yonkers
We get to know Frank Jereis, who won a Democratic Assembly Primary in June to succeed his retiring boss in a Yonkers-based seat.
GOP Assemblyman has unfinished business on Coney Island
Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny, a Southern Brooklyn Republican, makes the case for his re-election bid, which is a 2024 rematch.
Report raises concerns with NY forced mental health treatment
We talked with the state Office of Mental Health about an independent analysis of New York's use of forced mental health services.
Big questions about administration and funding of SNAP benefits
State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara Guinn discusses changing to the administration of SNAP.
Heading to Albany: Queens socialist looks to harness people power
We are continuing to get to know the new faces heading to Albany in 2027 and on this episode we're checking in with David Orkin.
Into the weeds with Micah Lasher
Before Assemblyman Micah Lasher departs Planet Albany for the nation's capital, the Manhattan Democrat joined us for an exit interview.
Hochul administration identifies rules to roll back
Gov. Kathy Hochul's director of regulatory reform and delivery discusses changes to state rules and regulations.
Albany policy heavyweight heading to Congress
Assemblyman Micah Lasher, a Manhattan Democrat, joins The Capitol Pressroom for his Planet Albany exit interview.
