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Divvying up additional federal health care dollars
Jihoon Kim makes the case for spending additional federal dollars on mental health and substance abuse services.
Opioid settlement board faces new (and old) challenges
We check in with State Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board Chair Debra Pantin.
Assemblyman Hevesi talks working families agenda for budget
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi wants an expansive child tax credit and support for child care vouchers in the state budget.
Debunking narratives about the state budget process
Lawmakers in Albany claim they're relatively powerless in the budget process compared to the governor, but is that the case?
Early intervention crisis persists in New York
The 2024 state budget included a needed rate increase for early intervention providers, but that support hasn't materialized.
New York’s unemployment system needs some attention
The Fiscal Policy Institute is recommending the state pay off its unemployment fund debt and boost its weekly benefit.
We’re drafting again!!!
We're drafting most powerful interest groups, most effect PR consultants, best LG choice for Governor Hochul in 2026, and much more.
Data undercuts ‘discovery’ narrative from Hochul and DAs
Assemblymember Gabriella Romero argues against an effort by Gov. Kathy Hochul to amend the evidentiary disclosure laws.
Democrats want to incentivize electric lawn equipment
Assemblymember Steve Otis makes the case for a rebate that would incentivize the purchase of electric lawn care equipment.
