The Capitol Pressroom
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Asian-American coalition looks for 'equity' funding
Feb. 13, 2026- Coalition for Asian American Children and Families Director of Policy & Government Relations Felicia Singh makes the case for the unique needs of the Asian-American com... Feb 13, 2026
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Assembly Mental Health leader talks 2026 agenda
Feb. 12, 2026 - State Assembly Mental Health Committee Chair Jo Anne Simon, a Brooklyn Democrat, discusses the governor's budget, promoting access to child mental health services and ... Feb 12, 2026
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Understanding New York's Medicaid exclusion list
Feb. 12, 2026 - One of the key fiscal integrity measures for New York's Medicaid program is an exclusion list that is designed to keep bad actors from participating in the system. We ... Feb 12, 2026
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The role of New York's Environmental Protection Fund
Feb. 11, 2026- Jessica Ottney Mahar, the New York policy and strategy director for The Nature Conservancy, gives us a history lesson on the funding and administration of the Environme... Feb 11, 2026
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Retired public employees look to retain health care benefits
Feb. 12, 2026 -Retired Public Employees Association President RoAnn Destito makes the case for legislation ensuring retired public sector employees don't see a diminishment of their h... Feb 11, 2026
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New York Farm Bureau weighs in on Hochul's budget
Feb. 11, 2026- New York Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Renée St. Jacques discusses the governor's budget proposal and makes the case for additional investments in a housing tax... Feb 11, 2026
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Senator Myrie talks suing ICE agents, gun control, and 'Raise the Age'
Feb. 11, 2026- State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, a Brooklyn Democrat, talks about language in the budget giving New Yorkers a pathway to suing ICE agents, makes the case for gun control legis... Feb 11, 2026
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State requires disclosure of 'synthetic performers' in commercials
Feb. 11, 2026- We explore a recent state law requiring commercials to disclose the use of "synthetic performers" to market to New Yorkers. Our guest is Jeffrey Bennett, general counse... Feb 11, 2026
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State cannabis regulators promote equity for marijuana retailers
Feb. 10, 2026- New York State Office of Cannabis Management Chief Equity Officer Simone Washington discusses an effort to create a more level playing field for marijuana dispensary ow... Feb 10, 2026
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NY DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton talks budget proposal
Feb. 10, 2026- New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton makes the case for the governor's budget proposal, outlining spending on clean water, commi... Feb 10, 2026
