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January 8, 2020: Political analyst Alexis Grenell
Alexis Grenell, author and co-founder of Pythia Public, is back on the first day of the 2020 legislative session
January 8, 2020: Clemency actions
On Friday, Governor Cuomo announced he had used his clemency powers to either pardon or commute the sentences of
Sen. Jim Gaughran discusses fallout from bail reform
As the 2020 legislative session kicks off, we’re taking a look at the effort to reform one of 2019’s
January 7, 2020: Farmworker Bill of Rights
Last year, legislators passed sweeping reforms to the rights of farm workers. We got an update on a federal
January 7, 2020: Environmental Priorities
Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters, outlined the group’s legislative priorities as the new
January 7, 2020: Rural needs w/Asm. Santabarbara
Rural areas are suffering from a lack of responsive ambulance services as ambulance groups close. Asm. Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam)
January 7, 2020: Medication Assisted Treatment
The Governor vetoed legislation that would expand access to medication assisted treatment services. We heard from two advocates on
January 6, 2020: Road salt contamination
Road salt has become a staple of winter weather response in New York. However, the salt that keeps our
January 6, 2020: Covering NY’s Medicaid gap
Late last year, the Governor vetoed legislation that would implement new regulations on pharmacy benefit managers. We discussed the













