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Freshman senator offers update to ‘Bottle Bill’
State Sen. Chris Ryan, a Syracuse-area Democrat, is looking to update New York's bottle deposit and redemption laws.
Liquor stores hold the line against wine in grocery stores
An intense lobbying campaign by grocery stores to secure the right to sell wine is coming up short again in Albany.
Legislature looks to curb anonymous child abuse reporting
The controversial system of anonymous child abuse reports could be changing in New York.
New York’s potential green energy job future
Green energy jobs are a growing part of New York's economy and could become even more significant in the future.
Public financing of election campaigns updated for 2026
In advance of the 2026 state elections, the budget made changes to the state's system of public financing of election campaigns.
Watchdog keeps tabs on Albany lobbyists
We learn about the reporting requirements on lobbyists in New York and discrepancies caught by the lobbying watchdog.
State teachers union pushes access to recess
NYSUT President Melinda Person makes the case for providing meaningful recess to elementary school-age children.
A new licensing pathway for natural hair styling
Assemblymember Pamela Hunter makes the case for amending the licensure process for practicing natural hair styling.
What’s driving a decline in drug overdose deaths?
In light of drug overdose deaths declining from 2023 to 2024, we explore the change with OASAS Commissioner Chinazo Cunningham.
