Jack joins us 'From the Lobby' for another Monday Morning Minute on the flurry of bills introduced in the NY Legislature before it gavels out in June.

Some of the high-stakes issues up for debate:

--> Early release of inmates to address the stressed prison system

--> Packaging and recycling legislation businesses oppose

--> Will the Medical Aid in Dying bill pass the Senate?

--> NY's proposal to create a Center for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia

Plus, why the Legislature may reconvene this fall, the federal budget scramble, and two members of Congress go on the attack!

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The New York budget deal is sealed! In this week's Monday Morning Minute, Jack discusses both the positive and concerning aspects of the final spending plan.

He also breaks down a debt payoff plan that brings positive news for the New York business community, the backlash from legislators regarding the governor's budget strategy, and who will secure the GOP nomination next year in the race for New York governor.

Plus, the SALT fight in DC that could derail the one big, beautiful budget.

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Our Alec Lewis, VP and Director of Campaigns, is at the mic for Jack as he goes 'From the Lobby' with Councilman Nate Salzman of the Monroe County community of Brighton.

The two discussed the 'hard knocks' of life on the campaign trail, Nate's service to his hometown community, Brighton's emergence as a leader in clean energy projects, and the issues that matter most to Salzman, also a husband and father.

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Jack's in Albany as the budget process winds down. He talks about some last-minute negotiations that give Governor Hochul emergency power in case of mid-year funding cuts.

Also, will Governor Hochul's budget wins translate into votes in her reelection campaign next year? And what do her victories say about her priorities and relationship with the Legislature?

Plus, will Congresswoman Elise Stefanik run for NY Governor, can Congress reach its budget deadline and celebrating Monty Python!

Our Jack O'Donnell says New York is on track to approve a budget this week, four weeks past its due date.

He is at the mic in this week's Monday Morning Minute discussing: Will increased penalties for mask-wearing while committing a crime and involuntary commitment of the mentally ill make it into the budget?

Jack also weighs in on NY's prison problems and a controversial after-budget bill: medical aid in dying.

Plus: D.C. theatrics in the budget process and Canada's federal elections.

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Jack joins us ‘From the Lobby’ with the latest from Albany as lawmakers race to finish the budget, now three weeks late. 

He is at the mic to talk:

-> Major break in the budget stalemate

-> Issues still on the table

-> Bonus revenue for NYS

-> NY Governor's race

-> Federal budget cuts & impact on NY

-> Favorite read about the Trump tariff impact on farmers… Check it out!

The NYS budget is now two weeks late and our Jack O'Donnell says he's not optimistic that talks will be productive this week. He's at the mic to discuss:

> Who blinks first on the stickiest issues?

> Do NY'ers care that the budget is late?

> Will NYC businesses help save the MTA?

> Latest on the mask ban

> Lawmaker pitch to get paid

> Proposal to change LG primary election

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With the New York budget a week late and counting, our Jack O'Donnell is back in our Monday Morning Minute podcast with an update.

Listen in as he explains why he is less optimistic about the budget progress this week. Plus, should NY prepare for possible devastating cuts from DC?

Also, why NYC Mayor Adams' s latest move is good for former Governor Cuomo, can Congress push back on Trump's tariffs, and battle over cuts in the federal budget.

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Our Jack O'Donnell says no surprise that New York's budget is late! He joins us 'From the Lobby' as he breaks down the talks so far, including policy differences and fears of funding cuts from the Trump Administration.

Also, the impact of Trump's reversal of NY Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's nomination as U.N. Ambassador, a battle over proxy voting, and the latest budget deadline in Washington, D.C.

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Our Jack O'Donnell is in Albany with the latest on NY budget talks as we enter the final few days before the deadline to approve a state spending plan.

He joins us 'From the Lobby' to talk:

---> Vibe in Albany

---> Challenges to Governor's public safety reforms

---> Fate of cell phone ban in schools

---> DC Dems in disarray & midterm woes

---> Will NY's budget be on-time?

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