The Capitol Pressroom
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State supports to prevent child abuse
May 1, 2026- The New York Foundling President and CEO Melanie Hartzog discusses programs designed to prevent child abuse and discusses the network needed to support survivors of abuse. May 1, 2026
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Strengthening rent protections for mobile park residents
May 1, 2026- A state law designed to limit rent increases for mobile park residents could get stronger teeth if an update is approved by the governor. We discuss the pending measure w... May 1, 2026
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Assemblyman Michael Cashman talks safety in prisons
May 1, 2026- Assemblymember Michael Cashman, a Plattsburgh Democrat, shares ideas to address safety in New York prisons. May 1, 2026
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Doctors defend out-of-network billing resolution process
May 1, 2026- We revisit the dispute resolution process for determining the reimbursement rates for out-of-network emergency services. Our guest is Dr. Thomas Lee, executive vice presi... May 1, 2026
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The wild wild west of automated license plate readers
April 30, 2026- Assemblymember Pamela Hunter, a Syracuse Democrat, makes the case for a comprehensive set of rules and regulations for how automated license plate readers can be used ... Apr 30, 2026
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Push to preemptively ban octopus farming
April 30, 2026- Voters for Animal Rights President Allie Taylor explains why New York should ban octopus farming, even though the practice hasn't been developed for commercial use yet. Apr 30, 2026
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Got a capital project? Robert Rodriguez might finance it
April 29, 2026- We sit down with Robert Rodriguez, president and CEO of the New York State Dormitory Authority, which helps finance many of the state government's capital priorities. ... Apr 29, 2026
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Cookware companies rally against Teflon restrictions in New York
April 29, 2026-We consider the merits of legislation restricting the sale of nonstick pots and pans made with Teflon in New York. Our guest is Kevin Messner, a senior vice president o... Apr 29, 2026
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LGBTQ advocates wary of Hochul's child online safety agenda
April 27, 2026- A plan from Democratic state lawmakers to safeguard the online experience of kids would have unintended consequences for LGBTQ New Yorkers, according to Shae Gardner, ... Apr 28, 2026
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Formula restrictions eyed for beauty products in New York
April 27, 2026- State policymakers are considering legislation that would restrict a host of potentially problematic chemicals from being used in beauty products. We hear the case for... Apr 28, 2026
