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Room for improvement in NY anti-smoking efforts
New York could do a better job reducing smoking levels, according to a report card from the American Lung Association.
Senate GOP finds raise for education commissioner ‘unwarranted and offensive’
Senate Republicans are urging state education leaders to reconsider a 46 percent bay pump for Education Commissioner Betty Rosa.
Legislature considers tweaks to special election calendar
The state's law governing the timeline for special elections could get updated in the near future.
Child advocacy centers offer support following abuse
Child advocacy centers oversee a coordinated response for kids who have been abused and may be getting more state funds.
NY chief information officer talks budget and user experience
New York Chief Information Office Dru Rai is hoping for more resources in the budget and is working to improve state websites.
Checking in with New York’s emergency response czar
NYS DHSES Commissioner Jackie Bray talks about media literacy in schools, volunteer firefighter recruitment, and more.
Senate Mental Health leader talks 2025 issues
Senator Samra Brouk talks about a proposed expansion of involuntary commitments and her priorities in 2025.
The Catholic agenda at the Capitol
The NYS Catholic Conference is against increased funding for abortion services and supports expanding the child tax credit.
Combating poverty in the budget
We analyze he governor's proposed anti-poverty initiatives and consider some untapped options pushed by advocates.
