The Capitol Pressroom
A WCNY Radio Production
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Insurance mandate would shift costs for brand-name drugs
July 8, 2026 - Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, a Brooklyn Democrat, makes the case for legislation requiring private insurance companies cover name-brand drugs at the same pri... Jul 8, 2026
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Heading to Albany: A promise to be present in the district
July 8, 2026 - We’re getting to know the politicians destined to join the state legislature, so we’re checking in with Christian Celeste Tate, a progressive Democrat who unseated a Br... Jul 8, 2026
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Updating New York's 'Lemon Law'
July 8, 2026 - Assemblyman Patrick Carroll, a Rockland County Democrat, makes the case for updating New York's protections for consumers of new and used cars. We also reflect on his f... Jul 8, 2026
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Summer break catchup with SUNY Chancellor John King
July 8, 2026 - SUNY Chancellor John King provides an update on the state's free community college initiative, discusses higher education in prison, the funding needs for a unique SUNY... Jul 8, 2026
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Former Assembly GOP leader looks back on life in Albany
July 7, 2026- Former Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, an Oswego County Republican, joins the show for his exit interview. We discuss his first bid for the Assembly, reflect on h... Jul 7, 2026
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Heading to Albany: Legislative staffer to join Assembly ranks
July 7, 2026- We're getting to know the politicians destined to join the state legislature, so we're checking in with Brian Romero, who won an open Democratic Assembly primary to repr... Jul 7, 2026
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State relaxes attorney advertising restrictions
July 7, 2026- The state court has updated its rules for advertising by lawyers, eliminating restrictions on when solicitation efforts could begin. We discuss this changing landscape w... Jul 7, 2026
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DOJ lawsuit alleges state facilitated Medicaid fraud
July 6, 2026- The Trump administration is suing the state for alleged Medicaid fraud in the operation of a multi-billion dollar home care program serving seniors and New Yorkers with ... Jul 6, 2026
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Tenant activists push legal representation in housing courts
July 3, 2026- We consider the benefits of a statewide right to counsel for New Yorkers facing eviction with Malika Conner, coalition director for The Right to Counsel Coalition. Jul 6, 2026
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North Country freshman Democrat reflects on first session
July 3, 2026- We check in with Assemblymember Michael Cashman, a Plattsburgh Democrat, who reflects on his first legislative session. We discuss his legislative approach, partnerships... Jul 6, 2026
