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The Albany wish list for New York’s dentists
We talk with the New York State Dental Association about actions taken in 2025 and their priorities in 2026 at the Capitol.
Insurers want more action on workers’ compensation fraud
New York Insurance Association President Cassandra Anderson discusses efforts to combat workers' compensation fraud.
How do you judge an effective state lawmaker?
Since 2017, The Center for Effective Lawmaking has been trying to gauge the effectiveness of state and federal legislators.
Long-term care facilities struggle to stay open in New York
Access to capital funding and boosts to Medicaid rates are some of the concerns of long-term care providers in New York.
Hochul plans major investment in child care access
Gov. Kathy Hochul is planning to spend an additional $1.2 billion on a program that makes child care subsidies available.
Protecting New Yorkers’ right to request ‘reasonable accommodations’
In December, state law was strengthened to protect New Yorkers who request reasonable accommodations in public places.
Advocate: Home care participants unsatisfied with administration transition
The controversial transition of the administration of a popular home care program is complete, but how is it working now?
Should low-performing utilities face a state takeover?
Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha makes the case for a state takeover of a utility with a suspect record in the Hudson Valley.
Planning for the start of ‘Medical Aid in Dying’
We talk with the head of the Medical Society of the State of New York about the implementation of "Medical Aid in Dying."
