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Nurses push back on use of mandatory overtime
A package of bills awaiting the governor's signature is designed to boost restrictions on the use of mandatory OT for nurses.
State’s top court to decide fate of legislative pay raises
The constitutionality of the process of awarding lawmakers raises in 2018 will be decided by the state Court of Appeals.
Cigar retailers look for growth opportunities
Bills kicking around the Capitol would lower taxes for premium cigars and allow cigar lounges to serve alcohol.
Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board makes recommendations
Harm reduction is top funding priority for Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board
Secretive memos may be influencing New York judges
The New York Civil Liberties Union won an initial battle to obtain memos from the state Office of Court Administration.
Restoration of comptroller’s pre-audit authority being negotiated
Lawmakers, Hochul and DiNapoli engage in conversations about spending oversight.
Housing activists visit Vienna for state policy solutions
Housing Justice For All Campaign Coordinator Cea Weaver discusses what New York policymakers could learn from Vienna.
New York’s process for siting green energy projects upstate
USA Today Network reporter Tom Zambito explains how the approval process for new solar and wind projects changed in New York.
Green amendment to be tested in court
Language recently added to the state Constitution guaranteeing a right to clean air is the basis for a new lawsuit.
