The Capitol Pressroom
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Exit interview with Bill Magnarelli
Sept. 23, 2026- In an excerpt for an upcoming Dispatches from Planet Albany, we talk with Assemblymember Bill Magnarelli, a Syracuse-area Democrat, who joined us for an exit interview. Sep 23, 2026
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Trump looks to expand 'wealth test' for green card applicants
Sept. 22, 2026- New York Immigration Coalition President and CEO Murad Awawdeh pushes back against a Trump administration change to processing green card applications from immigrants ... Sep 22, 2026
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Hochul lays down guardrails for data center developments
Sept. 22, 2026- Bloomberg Government Capitol reporter Raga Justin talks about Gov. Kathy Hochul's effort to set guidelines for the future development of data centers, including callin... Sep 22, 2026
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Environmentalists want freeze on sewage sludge utilization
Sept. 22, 2026- We consider a push from environmentalists to restrict how leftover waste from treatment plants is used. Our guests are Wes Gillingham, of the Northeast Organic Farming... Sep 22, 2026
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Assemblyman Wright discusses precautions for cooling towers
Sept. 22, 2026- Assemblymember Jordan Wright, a Harlem Democrat, discusses his new law intended to promote better upkeep of cooling towers in New York City, which pose a public health... Sep 21, 2026
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Bill would add flexibility to criminal sentences
Sept. 21, 2026- Assemblymember Gabriella Romero, an Albany Democrat, makes the case for legislation allowing prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges to come together on plea deals t... Sep 21, 2026
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New opportunity for cannabis microbusinesses
Sept. 21, 2026- We explore new market opportunities for cannabis microbusinesses. Our guests are Mack Hueber, president of Ayrloom, and Kaelan Castetter, director of policy and regula... Sep 21, 2026
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Challenge emerges to NY Dems Chair Jay Jacobs
Sept. 21, 2026- In an excerpt from a recent Dispatches from Planet Albany, Politico New York Reporter Bill Mahoney talks about a potential leadership challenge for New York Democratic... Sep 21, 2026
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Lawmaker calls idea of new prison 'tone deaf'
Sept. 18, 2026- Assemblymember Michael Cashman, a Plattsburgh Democrat, argues the Hochul administration has misplaced priorities if they're considering building new prisons before ad... Sep 18, 2026
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Libraries take on range of services despite stagnant state funds
Sept. 18, 2026- We talk about literacy services at libraries, their funding needs, and protecting the autonomy of school libraries. Our guest is Max Prime, director of government rela... Sep 18, 2026
