The Capitol Pressroom
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Federal Medicaid changes undercut needs of veterans
Feb. 2, 2026- New York State Health Foundation Senior Program Officer Derek Coy explains how federal changes to the administration of Medicaid will hurt veterans and discusses the imp... Feb 2, 2026
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Lawsuit alleges misconduct at state's youth detention facilities
Feb. 2, 2026- The Hochul administration is being sued for its handling of secured facilities serving New Yorkers ages 12 to 21. Kate Wood, and attorney with the Legal Aid Society, exp... Feb 2, 2026
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The school board perspective on Hochul's budget
Feb. 2, 2026- We check in with Brian Fessler, chief advocacy officer for the New York State School Boards Association, to discuss what the executive budget proposal means for public s... Feb 2, 2026
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New York lawmakers looks to join 'Super Tuesday' primary in 2028
Jan. 30, 2026- Assemblymember Landon Dais, a Bronx Democrat, makes the case for moving up New York's presidential primary in 2028 to ensure the state has more influence in who the maj... Jan 30, 2026
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Car insurance debate sets up Hochul against trial lawyers
Jan. 30, 2026- Gov. Kathy Hochul has a plan to lower car insurance rates in New York, but the state's trial lawyers argue it won't help New Yorkers and will simply enrich insurance co... Jan 30, 2026
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Trump administration jeopardizes domestic violence shelters
Jan. 30, 2026- The Trump administration has jeopardized millions of dollars used by nonprofits in New York for shelter serving the homeless, including survivors of domestic violence. ... Jan 30, 2026
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Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson discusses utility guardrails
Jan, 29, 2026- Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson, a Hudson Valley Democrat, discusses efforts to regulate utility companies, including restricting the use of estimated billing, increasing... Jan 29, 2026
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Tech industry responds to governor's AI vision
Jan 29, 2026- We explore Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to expand testing of autonomous vehicles outside of New York City and impose disclosure requirements on artificially generated conten... Jan 29, 2026
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Check in with the head of the state Thruway Authority
Jan. 29, 2026- New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare talks about the response to the recent snow storm, efforts to improve toll collections, the future of th... Jan 29, 2026
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State social safety net commissioner talks Hochul's budget
Jan. 28, 2029 - New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara Guinn talks about the executive budget proposal, including funding to roll out chip-ena... Jan 29, 2026
