New York State
Policy
JCOPE’s strange priorities
The state ethics watchdog slept on a lot of major corruption scandals, but it’s chasing a private citizen for buying a billboard.
New York City Council
Personality
What comes next for MWBEs?
Four New York state and city officials discuss their thoughts on how to boost minority women-owned business enterprises.
New York State
Policy
AOC presses Zuckerberg on political ads, disinformation
Ocasio-Cortez questioned the CEO about Facebook’s fact-checking practices on political ads and disinformation.
New York State
Policy
New York has the MWBE program. What about gay business owners?
Lawmakers are pushing to get more contracts to LGBT-owned businesses.
New York State
Policy
New York’s lawsuit against Exxon Mobil has begun, here’s what it could mean
The state alleges the oil company lied to the public about the risk climate change poses to the company.
New York State
Policy
Attorneys general assemble to investigate Facebook
46 attorneys general will probe Facebook regarding potential antitrust violations.
New York State
Policy
Clearing the way for MWBEs
Lawmakers made it easier to give contracts to businesses owned by women and minorities. Will it work?
New York State
Policy
Three questions that define school ‘Foundation Aid’
The main source of state funding for public schools comes from what is called “Foundation Aid.” Unpacking the political, legal and fiscal implications of the state share comes down to three questions that can serve as a guide for grasping the arcane world of school funding.
New York State
Policy
Congestion pricing will look a lot like E-ZPass
TransCore will get $507 million to tackle New York City's congestion pricing initiative.
New York State
Politics
Who’s running for Rep. Nita Lowey’s seat
Three Democrats are already in the race, which may draw Republican attention too.
New York State
Policy
How all the state lawmakers voted on the environment
Who’s a champion of the planet, and who wants to keep mercury in lightbulbs.
New York State
Policy
State CIOs convene to talk security, collaboration
Issues ranging from the future of work to customer relationship management were discussed.
New York State
Politics
The WFP’s fate hinges on the future of fusion voting
The Public Campaign Financing Commission could spell the end for the powerful party.
New York State
Politics
The WFP won. That’s why it could go extinct.
Working Families was founded by outsiders to make New York more progressive. Now that progressivism is mainstream, what’s left?
New York State
Policy
A guide to 50-a, the most contentious state law on the books
Legislators are pushing for transparent police records. The Police Benevolent Association argues that puts officers at risk.
New York State
Policy
Delgado bills would mandate correct broadband information
The new legislation would produce a more realistic picture of broadband access across the country.
New York State
Policy
FCC approves T-Mobile-Sprint merger but AGs suit remains
New York Attorney General Letitia James and more than a dozen other state attorneys general are suing to block the merger.
New York State
Personality