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2020 underscores need for local election reforms
Jan. 13, 2021 - What’s on the docket for good government groups in 2021? Susan Lerner, Executive Director of
Senate Finance Chair weighs in on budget gap and marijuana legalization
Jan. 12, 2021 - 2021 is setting up to be a busy legislative year in New York. We previewed
Breaking down Cuomo’s State of the State health care proposals
Jan. 12, 2021 - In Monday’s installment of the State of the State, Gov. Cuomo expressed support for expanding
Restaurants look for government aid and regulatory relief to survive pandemic
Jan. 12, 2021 - Restaurants are still struggling to survive as the fight against COVID-19 continues. Melissa Fleischut, President
State-run tree nursery kicks off annual seedling sale to New Yorkers
Jan. 11, 2021 - The Department of Environmental Conservation’s Tree and Shrub seedling sale has kicked off. David Lee,
AFL-CIO hopes to capitalize on one-party rule in Albany
Jan. 11, 2021 - What is the AFL-CIO working on this legislative session? We asked Mario Cilento, President of
Senate Investigations Committee has big, broad plans for 2021
Jan. 11, 2021 - Sen. James Skoufis (D-Cornwall) previewed the legislative session and discussed the work the Senate Investigations
Progressive lawmakers back comprehensive package of higher state taxes
Sen. Alessandra Biaggi discusses her revenue priorities for the state budget.
Assemblyman addresses threat and controversy following remarks to local activists
Jan. 8, 2021 - Asm. Colin Schmitt (R-New Windsor) discussed a threat made to his office in Orange County
