The Onondaga Nation's general counsel discusses the state government's relationship with New York's indigenous people. Full episode of CONNECT-NY on @WCNYPBS➡️video.wcny.org/video/indigeno…

New York has an independent monitor for the state's prisons, but @SalazarSenate says an additional layer of oversight is needed. Listen➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/21/omb… capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/21/omb…

On today's show we talk with @KatelynCordero and @JanakiChadha about the process of obtaining work permits for asylum seekers, @VOCALNewYork makes the case for "drug checking," and @SenatorBorrello discusses the gambling compact for the Seneca Nation. mailchi.mp/77417ed1d772/w…

Increasing the opportunities to invite New Yorkers to become organ donors is a key way to get more people registered, according to @DonateLifeNYS. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/09/org… capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/09/org…

The @NYSAGING is expanding a public-private partnership designed to make sure caregivers for family members have access to the supports and services they need to avoid burnout. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/07/con… capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/07/con…

New Yorkers may be eligible for help paying their energy bills, but they're not automatically enrolled in the programs. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/20/smo… capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/20/smo…

State Senator @agounardes passed a new law designed to insure independent contractors get fully compensated in a timely manner. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/07/sta… capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/07/sta…

Despite fewer riders projected for 2024, the state Thruway Authority is expected more toll revenue due to increased costs taking effect in January. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/04/thr… capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/04/thr…

Assemblymember @PatriciaFahy109 is pushing a handful of proposals to increase safe bicycling opportunities in New York. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/06/ass… capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/06/ass…

We explore the role of managed long-term care plans. Are they superfluous middlemen or important coordinators of care? Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/07/man… capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/07/man…

The state is in the process of spending an additional $134 million this year on school lunches. We looked into the benefits of this investment. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/06/sta… capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/06/sta…

The state is failing to live up to its constitutional responsibility to ensure a robust public defense system, according to @NYCLU. Learn more➡️ capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/01/civ… capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/01/civ…

On today's show we talk freelance worker protections with Sen. @agounardes, examine the managed long-term care plans in New York, and speak with @NYSAGING about preventing caregiver burnout. mailchi.mp/3d45316d0ac5/w…

The head of the @NewPrideAgenda_, @elisacresponyc, has a long to-do list for state policymakers in 2024. Listen➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/16/opp… capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/16/opp…

State lawmakers unanimously backed an effort to provide specialized immigration services to foreign-born veterans and their families. The proposal was blocked by Governor Hochul. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/05/imm… capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/05/imm…

Assemblymember Jen Lunsford is looking to increase the state's reimbursement rates for early intervention services to rebuild the network of services available to young kids. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/29/ina… capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/29/ina…

A coalition in Queens sees a plot of state property they want the governor to turn into housing. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/06/psy… capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/06/psy…

Is there an environmentally friendly way to get methane gas out of the Southern Tier and turn it into power? A company with ties to the fossil fuel industry thinks so. capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/05/sou…

The @NYMayors wants Albany to pony up additional resources in next year's state budget. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/05/new… capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/05/new…

After more than a decade, the @NYSDCJS has updated its model policy designed to train police officers on how to respond to domestic incidents. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/01/sta… capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/01/sta…

Ready for another fossil fuel controversy in New York's Southern Tier? Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/05/sou… capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/05/sou…

The @NYPAenergy joined the show to talk about their effort to put at least 10,000 induction stoves into public housing units in New York City. Listen➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/16/ene… capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/16/ene…

On today's show we talk school lunches, affordable housing on state property, bicycles with Assemblymember @PatriciaFahy109, and highlight a new addition to the state's Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council. mailchi.mp/35360f4a95a9/w…

We talked with Sen. @SRachelMay about encouraging more bee friendly gardening practices. Listen➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/13/sen… capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/13/sen…

Funding for New York's #EnoughIsEnough law has remained flat since the program took full effect in 2016. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/10/31/adv… capitolpressroom.org/2023/10/31/adv…

Nine years ago, the state put the kibosh on a plan to extract natural gas from the #SouthernTier. Now a company is offering a new - possibly environmentally friendly way - of getting at the state's methane gas. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/05/sou… capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/05/sou…

Appreciated the opportunity to talk more about the bill I sponsor to improve pre-trial services! twitter.com/CapPressRoom/s…

“A whole new choice for taxpayers" "The IRS is making it possible to file online easily and directly ... guaranteed to always be free.” @codeforamerica spoke with @WNYC’s @CapPressRoom about Direct File, the free filing tool coming soon from the IRS. capitolpressroom.org/2023/10/26/dir…

More than 2,500 lawsuits were filed during a one-year period allowing survivors of sexual abuse to bring civil cases that would otherwise be past their statute of limitations. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/04/win… capitolpressroom.org/2023/12/04/win…

There are thousands of oil and gas wells that need to be plugged in New York and - at the current pace - the work could take decades. Learn more➡️capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/16/fed… capitolpressroom.org/2023/11/16/fed…