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Finding meaning in low-turnout standardized tests
Less than half the students in grade 3 - 8 who normally take standardized tests sat for their exams this past spring.
Environmental advocates urge state to prioritize all-electric homes
Environmentalists are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to set a goal of creating 2 million, all-electric homes by 2030.
Digital currency mining clashes with state environmental goals
Assemblyman Steve Englebright, a Long Island Democrat, wants a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining in New York.
Employers on the hook for New York’s unemployment debts
Upstate United's Justin Wilcox is urging the state to use federal aid to avoid an unemployment insurance cost hike.
How Buffalo’s mayor won a write-in campaign
Investigative Post Executive Editor Jim Heaney explains the electoral coalition assembled by Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown.
New York tucks away unexpected revenues for a rainy day
Citizens Budget Commission's Patrick Oreck walks us through the mid-year financial plan for New York's fiscal year.
A new home where the Buffalo Bills roam
USA Today's Jon Campbell discusses possible locations and funding sources for a new Buffalo Bills stadium.
Hundreds of municipalities say ‘no’ to marijuana retailers – for now
Rockefeller Institute's Heather Trela explains why towns are preemptively banning marijuana dispensaries and lounges.
Kathy Hochul’s approach to economic development
Newsday's James Madore analyzes appointments and history, to predict the governor's economic development priorities.
