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Armed with new data, policymakers eye internet expansion
Sen. Sean Ryan discuses new mapping of internet access and future policy steps.
Eliminating all sales taxes on diapers
Assemblymember Nader Sayegh discusses a bill requiring counties to follow in the state’s footsteps.
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli on restoration of oversight powers
The state comptroller discusses a bill bringing back his office’s pre-audit authority.
Vetting New York’s new government watchdog
The Independent Review Committee is responsible for vetting nominations to the Commission on Lobbying and Ethics in Government.
Adding up New Yorkers’ water bills
Approved legislation gives state regulators a better understanding of how far behind New Yorkers are on their water bills.
Protecting online data from police scrutiny
Bills at the Capitol would protect online data from broad records requests and fake social media accounts.
Ethics watchdog pursues case against its vocal antagonist
Before the Joint Commission on Public Ethics is retired, the embattled watchdog is going after one of its harshest critics.
Increasing access to HIV prevention drugs
Legislation approved by state lawmakers would require prescription drug insurance plans to cover HIV prevention medications.
Youth correspondent weighs in on gubernatorial primaries
15-year-old Isaac Olshan discusses the Democratic gubernatorial debates and makes predictions for the statewide primaries.













