So what if Governor Hochul has bad poll numbers?
Gov. Kathy Hochul reached historic lows for her job performance and favorability ratings, but does it matter?
Legislating 101: A Senate Democrat’s freshman experience
State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, a Queens Democrat, reflects on his first two legislative sessions in Albany.
New York’s kind of boring primary results
The primary campaigns in New York may have been exciting, but the results of the elections were not.
Legislating 101: A Manhattan Democrat’s freshman experience
Assemblyman Alex Bores reflects on his first two legislative sessions in Albany.
Making cents of New York’s financial plan
We review the updated financial plan with Patrick Orecki, director of state studies for the Citizens Budget Commission.
In the weeds at OCM
OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy discusses her review of the Office of Cannabis Management.
Green agenda faces uphill battle in 2024
Holding the line on clean water funding was the big environmental win in the state budget.
The recipe for a budget COLA
This week we explore how state policymakers ended up with a 2.84% COLA for the human services sector.
NY Dems hope to regain ground with Asian American voters
Democratic political consultant Trip Yang discusses what Dems need to do to win over Asian American voters.
Brother, can you spare a matching contribution?
2024 is uncharted territory for incumbent state lawmakers and aspiring members of the state legislature
