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State requires disclosure of ‘synthetic performers’ in commercials
We talk with SAG-AFTRA about a law requiring commercials to disclose the use of human characters generated from scratch with AI.
Senator Myrie talks suing ICE agents, gun control, and ‘Raise the Age’
Senator Zellnor Myrie discusses a path to suing ICE agents, new gun control measures, and implementing "Raise the Age."
The path to (some) new congressional lines
Redistricting is traditionally supposed to be on the menu once a decade, but it has become a recurring staple in New York.
State cannabis regulators promote equity for marijuana retailers
State cannabis regulators want to create a more level playing field for marijuana retailers coming from marginalized communities.
NY DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton talks budget proposal
New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton makes the case for the governor's budget proposal.
The path to ending hepatitis C transmission by 2030
We highlight what the state is doing, and could be doing, to realize its goal of eliminating hepatitis C transition by 2030.
NY nonprofits look to weather storms on multiple fronts
We explore the state of nonprofits as they deal with a hostile federal government and challenges from the state government.
State Liquor Authority chair talks updates to NY ‘blue laws’
SLA Chair Lily Fan talks about restricting fees from wholesalers, updating alcohol licenses and implementing new laws.
Governor Hochul’s budget and seniors in New York
We explore what Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget does to support seniors in New York, including helping them age in place.
