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Cuomo and lawmakers closing in on marijuana legalization agreement
Mar. 18, 2021 - New York is closer than ever before in the effort to legalize recreational marijuana. Sen.
Senate Dems propose record investments combatting homelessness
Mar. 18, 2021 - Cea Weaver, Campaign Coordinator at Housing Justice for All, weighed in on the proposals and
Time running out to resuscitate environmental bond act
Mar. 18, 2021 - Julie Tighe, President of the League of Conservation Voters, discussed the budget through an environmental
Headaches persist for minority- and women-owned businesses vying for state contracts
Mar. 17, 2021 - Albany Business Review reporter Chelsea Diana shared her reporting on the bumpy implementation of the
Online sports wagering well positioned for inclusion in state budget
Mar. 17, 2021 - There’s been movement on the issue of online sports gambling in the legislature. Asm. Gary
Adding up the billions in new taxes proposed by Democratic lawmakers
Mar. 17, 2021 - Patrick Orecki, Senior Research Associate at the Citizens Budget Commission, outlined his organization’s analysis of
Long-stalled solitary confinement overhaul moves through Capitol
Mar. 17, 2021 - This week, the Senate will be taking action on the HALT solitary confinement bill which
Senate Dems make new commitment to oversight of state spending
Sen. Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Nyack) discusses government spending oversight.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is back in the spotlight
Mar. 16, 2021 - Who is Attorney General Tish James? Anna Gronewold, Politico NY reporter, discussed her profile on
