The Capitol Pressroom
A WCNY Radio Production
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An alternative to the yellow school bus?
May 22, 2026-Mitch Bowling, CEO of EverDriven Technologies, makes the case for creating alternatives to the yellow school bus to transport kids for school-related activities. May 22, 2026
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Liberal third party sits out comptroller's primary
May 22, 2026- On the latest Dispatches from Planet Albany, New York Working Families Party Director Jasmine Gripper explain why her organization is sitting out the Democratic primary ... May 22, 2026
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Protecting seniors from crypto kiosk scams
May 22, 2026- We explore a coordinated effort to use cryptocurrency kiosks to scam seniors and consider a potential legislative response. Our guest is Bill Ferris, state legislative r... May 22, 2026
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Senator Brisport pushes 'deed theft' package of bills
May 22, 2026- State Sen. Jabari Brisport, a Brooklyn Democrat, makes the case for his package of bills that are designed to prevent deed theft and ensure penalties for bad actors. May 22, 2026
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NY Democrats look to gain edge in congressional redistricting
May 21, 2026- Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris, a Queens Democrat, makes the case for amending New York's state constitution to accelerate and overhaul the redistricting pr... May 21, 2026
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Creating a pathway to 'plug-in' solar technology
May 21, 2026- Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, a Brooklyn Democrat, discusses her legislation making easier for New Yorkers living in apartments to generate their own solar power. May 21, 2026
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Lawmakers weigh expanded liability in foster care sex abuse cases
May 21, 2026- We discuss a potential update to the state's Child Victims Act that would ensure government entities could be found liable for sexual abuse that happens at foster care o... May 21, 2026
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Avoiding disruptions in health care providers
May 20, 2026- State Sen. Jake Ashby, a Capital Region Republican, discusses his bill giving New Yorkers more opportunities to change their health insurance coverage if they a health c... May 20, 2026
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Ensuring access to property inspections for home buyers
May 20, 2026- Assemblymember Sarah Clark, a Rochester-area Democrat, explains why she thinks New York needs to level the playing field in home purchases. Her legislation is designed t... May 20, 2026
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Could 'direct contracting' bring down health care costs?
May 13, 2026 - Could direct contracting for health care services be a cheaper alternative to employer-sponsored health insurance coverage? We explore how this type of self-insurance i... May 13, 2026
