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    Environmental budget wish list

    Environmental budget wish list

    March 18, 2024 - Earthjustice Policy Advocate Liz Moran discusses what green policies may (or should) make it into a final budget deal, including a version of the NY HEAT Act, a climate change superfund, investments in clean water, and support for zero-emission school buses.

    • 13 min
    Overseeing New York's judges

    Overseeing New York's judges

    March 15, 2024 - We break down the 2024 annual report from the state Commission on Judicial Conduct and consider statutory changes to their oversight with Robert Tembeckjian, the organization's administrator.

    • 9 min
    Senator Brisport discusses budget priorities

    Senator Brisport discusses budget priorities

    March 15, 2024 - State Senate Children & Families Committee Chair Jabari Brisport, a Brooklyn Democrat, talks about budget proposals to strengthen the child care workforce, increase the state's revenues, and combat child poverty.

    • 12 min
    State transparency leader discusses government reforms

    State transparency leader discusses government reforms

    March 15, 2024 - Before the sun sets on Sunshine Week in Planet Albany, we're checking in with Shoshanah Bewlay, executive director of the New York State Committee on Open Government. We discuss the committee's ideas for improving the Freedom of Information Law and consider the future of remote participation in public meetings.

    • 30 min
    'Working Families Tax Credit' key to combating child poverty

    'Working Families Tax Credit' key to combating child poverty

    March 14, 2024 - Assembly Children and Families Committee Chair Andrew Hevesi, a Queen’s Democrat, discusses tax credits targeting child poverty in the budget, including a new working families tax credit.

    • 14 min
    Assemblymember Thiele discusses three decades in Albany

    Assemblymember Thiele discusses three decades in Albany

    March 14, 2024 - After three decades at the Capitol, Assemblymember Fred Thiele, a Long Island Democrat, has decided to retire. For our exit interview, we talk about his proudest accomplishments, the evolution of his party identification, and what he would change in the Assembly.

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
61 Ratings

61 Ratings

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One of the Best Ways to Follow Albany’s Good, Bad, & Ugly

Very informative interviews on all/most of the issues being considered for the state.

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Fabulous & Informative

Content is excellent. I always get important information with every episode…that I have not heard anywhere else. NYS government is truly taking steps to improve our state. From recycling to filing tax returns. Well worth the listen.

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Wonderful NY reporting

Unique stories delivered with honest inquiry. Loved the municipal broadband and I hope you follow up. also keen to know more on the chips coverage. Great work

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