The Capitol Pressroom
A WCNY Radio Production
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New York Medicaid program under federal scrutiny
March 24, 2026- In light of the Trump administration's inquiry into New York's Medicaid program, we consider the existing oversight of the program and the potential for more efficient... Mar 24, 2026
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Rebuilding the pipeline of engineers in New York
March 24, 2026- We explore the shortage of engineers in New York and the potential of liability reforms for engineering work done as part of disaster relief. Our guest is John Evers, ... Mar 24, 2026
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Environmentalists oppose Hochul roll back of climate law
March 24, 2026- Earthjustice New York Policy Advocate Liz Moran discusses Gov. Kathy Hochul's potential rollbacks of the state's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and ar... Mar 24, 2026
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Supervised visitation out of reach for many New York families
March 23, 2026- We highlight the struggle to access supervised visitation in New York and consider how a well funded state system could keep families together. Our guest is Sheila Sch... Mar 23, 2026
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GOP lawmakers file complaint against NY chief judge
March 23, 2026- State Sen. Anthony Palumbo, a Long Island Republican, discusses an ethics complaint against New York's chief judge, who commented on the type of judges voters should e... Mar 23, 2026
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Nursing homes warn against status quo of state support
March 23, 2026- We explore the health of New York's nursing homes and how they could be strengthened with Stephen Hanse, president and CEO of New York State Health Facilities Associat... Mar 23, 2026
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Home care wants broader consideration in health care delivery
March 23, 2026- Home Care Association of New York State President and CEO Al Cardillo makes the case for thinking more holistically about home care in the health care system and ident... Mar 23, 2026
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State Police Superintendent Steven G. James visits the studio
March 20, 2026- We're joined in the studio by New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James to talk about recruitment efforts, their relationship with federal immigration offic... Mar 20, 2026
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Assemblymember Lunsford questions governor's car insurance plans
March 20, 2026- Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, a Rochester-area Democrat, shares concerns with statutory changes proposed in Gov. Kathy Hochul's plans to lower car insurance rates. Mar 20, 2026
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Nursing home residents lack cash for basic purchases
March 19, 2026- For decades the personal allowance afforded to New Yorkers on Medicaid in nursing homes has been stagnant. We consider the argument for increasing the available spendi... Mar 19, 2026
