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The progressive bills of 2019

A glossary of the Democrats’ top priorities for the upcoming session.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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Many observers are assuming that with a decisive majority in Albany, Democrats will finally be able to achieve their long-sought progressive agenda items

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The Democratic divide

The new state Senate majority won’t count for much if urban and suburban lawmakers don’t play nice.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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Incoming state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins has indicated that she intends to keep the “millionaire’s” tax in place.

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The “millionaire’s tax” may become permanent. Here’s what that means

A tax surcharge for high earners is set to expire by 2020, but a new state Senate may extend it permanently.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Protesters carry anti-Amazon posters during a rally opposing the Amazon headquarters getting subsidies to locate in Long Island City.

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How opponents of the Amazon deal could stop it

State and city lawmakers who want to thwart the governor’s and mayor’s plans have a few weapons in their arsenal.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Who is for – and against – the Amazon deal

The online retailer’s move into Queens is dividing elected officials and influential groups.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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Does the program New York is using to lure Amazon actually work?

New York is offering Amazon up to $1.2 billion in Excelsior tax credits – here’s what that means.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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10 proposals that could become law if the Democrats win the state Senate

Many liberal initiatives that couldn’t get through the state Senate would have a shot.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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Public health is more than just doctors and hospitals

Key New York City officials on the social determinants of health, community-based nonprofits and medical care in the Trump era.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Five big federal issues that directly affect New York

With funding dependent on Washington, these are the issues the state is waiting on.

By CHRISTINA SAINT LOUIS, ANNIE MCDONOUGH, JORDAN LAIRD

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Cuomo calls on Congress to protect SALT deductions

Since the IRS has blocked Cuomo’s workaround measures, it’s on Congress to preserve SALT deductibility.

By JORDAN LAIRD

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