Not your typical bill signing
We consider how chapter amendments come together in Planet Albany.
The state of the state is…
This week's episode analyzes the content and style of the address and what comes next at Planet Albany.
A postmortem on the 2023 legislative session
Shontell Smith talks about the end of the session and what's next for Planet Albany
John Howard reflects on life at the Capitol
We talk with John Howard about his time at New York's utility regulator and working for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
No pets or budget deals at the Capitol
We discuss a ban on Capitol pets, the progress of budget negotiations and how the legislature decides its end of session priorities.
Education 2024: The good, the bad, and shifting alliances
The education headlines of a decade ago are back in the news on Planet Albany, with policymakers fighting over state aid to public schools and teacher evaluations up for debate. To make sense of these big stories, as well
State transparency leader discusses government reforms
Committee on Open Government Executive Director Shoshanah Bewlay discusses FOIL and OML in New York.
One-house budgets take center stage in kabuki theater
The budget process has passed the "end of the beginning" threshold, with the adoption of one-house budget proposals.
Foreclosure prevention services subject to budget gamesmanship
The Homeowner Protection Program ensures that people at risk of losing their homes can access legal and counseling services.
Assembly exploring options on fate of New York’s congressional maps
Democratic majorities in state Legislature are mum on how they'll approach future of New York's congressional maps.
