Albany Agenda
Albany Agenda
The bills still awaiting Kathy Hochul’s signature before the end of the year
The Legislature passed hundreds of bills before breaking in June. Many high–profile ones like Clean Slate and a bill to create a reparations task force have yet to be signed.
Cannabis
Crackdown on loophole allowing some stores to sell THC products draws complaints
The hemp cannabinoid industry fired back that new regulations approved by the Office of Cannabis Management are causing more harm than good to small businesses.
Albany Agenda
Brouk rolls out doula care proposals
A new report from the state senator recommends how best to support the nonclinical professionals who have been key to improving childbirth outcomes, especially for women of color.
Albany Agenda
A growing number of current and former NY lawmakers are running for Congress
In 2022, Democrats trying to jump from the state Legislature to the House lost. Republicans had better luck.
New York State
As lawmakers prepare for Somos, how is Hochul’s relationship with Puerto Rico?
The governor hasn’t had much of a chance to make connections of her own, and lawmakers and experts have ideas for how she can go beyond the status quo.
New York State
At convention, NY GOP awkwardly backs both Trump and Ukraine
Party Chair Nick Langworthy likened Ukraine’s civilian resistance to the GOP’s struggle, while he invoked a Putin-friendly former president.
New York State
Long Island takes center stage at GOP state convention
The GOP playbook this fall depends on replicating their 2021 success in races in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Politics
New York congressional redistricting is the ultimate Rorschach test
Albany Democrats have been very artful with the shapes of new districts across the Empire State.
New York State
Kathy Hochul’s Penn Station plan faces another roadblock
The city planning commission is the latest group to cast doubt on the governor’s revised proposal.
New York State
How a Republican lawsuit against Democrat-led redistricting could play out in court
The lawsuit will likely hinge on a 2014 constitutional amendment aimed at preventing partisan gerrymandering.
Politics
How will new legislative districts impact New York’s DSA?
It’s a mixed bag for democratic socialists running to be in the state Legislature.
New York State
The voice of the once-powerful New York GOP continues to fade
Assembly lawmakers limited debate speaking time, further restricting Republican opportunity for obstruction.
Health Care
How New York could cover its 1 million uninsured residents
A new report models several options – other than the New York Health Act – that the state could take to expand health care access.
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New York State
An oxymoronic Albany debut for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman
The mandate scofflaw starred at a law-and-order rally hosted by Republican state lawmakers.
New York State
QUIZ: How well do you know Kathy Hochul’s administration?
Which one is a former reality TV star? Which one helped keep state Senate Republicans in power?
Albany Agenda
Lawmakers could return to Albany this week. Here’s what they want to get done.
We know what you’re thinking: Impeachment’s not the No. 1 priority.
Albany Agenda
Where the electoral map could really change in 2022
Ongoing hearings are highlighting where the Independent Redistricting Commission could undo existing gerrymanders.
New York State
A timeline of Cuomo’s fight for political survival
It’s been a heck of a few months in state politics since a fateful Feb. 10 meeting between the governor’s aides and state lawmakers.
News & Politics
Why Cuomo and Adams need each other
The governor and the probable next mayor of New York City seem interested in maintaining an alliance. We’ll see how long it will last.
Energy & Environment
