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Feb. 21, 2020: New NY Working Families Party Leader
With higher thresholds to reach automatic ballot access in New York, the new head of the state’s Working Families
Feb. 20, 2020: Meditation program in the Capitol
Running a state government can be stressful for legislators, staffers, and members of the media. That’s why a new
Feb. 20, 2020: How does a Siena College Research Institute poll go from idea to results?
How does a Siena College Research Institute poll go from idea to results? We asked Dr. Don Levy, Director
Feb. 20, 2020: The permitting process in New York
The permitting process in New York can be a bit of a labyrinth. We heard how a Fort Edward
Feb. 19, 2020: NYCLU on bail law changes
Senate Democrats have been taking another look at the bail laws that were passed last year. Nicole Triplett, policy
Feb. 19, 2020: Sen. Liz Krueger on her gestational surrogacy legalization bill alternative
Gestational surrogacy was able to pass through the State Senate without unanimous Democratic support with Manhattan Democrat, Liz Krueger,
Feb. 19, 2020: Gestational surrogacy opponents
Last year, supporters of gestational surrogacy came up short as the legalization effort stalled in the State Assembly. Today,
Feb. 18, 2020: Homeowner protections
Homeowner protection advocates are calling on the state to allocate funding to housing and legal nonprofits across the state
Feb. 18, 2020: Improving maternal health
Betsy Mercogliano, Doula, Licensed Midwife, RN and co-founder Family Life Center and BirthNet New York, took us on a













