The Capitol Pressroom
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Revolving loan fund invests in maritime workforce
July 11, 2025 - In response to the demand for more mariners the state has launched a revolving loan fund to help cover the cost of hands-on training needed for U.S. Coast Guard licens... Jul 11, 2025
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Why is lobbying for low-income families so hard?
July 11, 2025 - Politicians on both sides of the aisle talk about their support for low-income families, so why is it so hard to get major policy and spending initiatives enacted in P... Jul 11, 2025
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Voters surveyed on legislative session and gubernatorial hopefuls
July 9, 2025 - Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy breaks down a recent survey of New Yorkers, who weighed in on the end of the legislative session and their potential ... Jul 10, 2025
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DC Republicans try to kneecap Planned Parenthood
July 10, 2025 - The federal spending legislation approved by Republicans in Washington D.C. over the July 4th holiday looks to dramatically cut federal support that makes its way to P... Jul 10, 2025
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New York expands state birding trail
July 10, 2025 - The State Birding Trail has been updated with 12 locations, so we explore this resource designed for bird watchers of all experience. Our guests are Erin McGrath, New ... Jul 10, 2025
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Crossbows could become more prevalent in New York
July 10, 2025 - Environmentalists are hoping the governor will sign legislation overwhelmingly approved by the legislature that is designed to expand the proliferation of crossbows. W... Jul 10, 2025
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State parks leader talks summer 2025 and beyond
July 9, 2025 - We check in with the Randy Simons, commissioner pro tempore at the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, to discuss an updated map of state resou... Jul 9, 2025
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Democrats look to discourage natural gas connections
July 9, 2025 - Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, a Brooklyn Democrat, makes the case for preventing utilities from spreading out the cost of hooking up new customers who want to connect t... Jul 9, 2025
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Democratic lawmakers want to expand NY AG's powers
July 8, 2025 - Assemblymember Gabriella Romero, an Albany Democrat, makes the case for expanding the authority of the state attorney general's office, including streamlining and defin... Jul 8, 2025
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Hotels becoming go-to answer for upstate homelessness
July 8, 2025 - Hotels are supposed to be a last resort for housing the homeless in New York, but they're becoming a key solution for upstate communities, according to Spencer Norris, ... Jul 8, 2025
