March 14, 2023 - The state has packaged a treasure trove of useful migration data about New York's millionaires into easily digestible formats, which has been analyzed by Gothamist & WNYC Capitol reporter Jon Campbell, who explains how it could shape future policy debates.

March 3, 2023 - Assembly Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Committee Chair Phil Steck, a Capital Region Democrat, talks about legislation limiting the potency of cannabis and prohibiting the sale of marijuana "edibles."

March 13, 2023 - Assemblymember Amy Paulin, a Westchester County Democrat, discusses some of her consumer protection bills, including measures addressing credit card fees, membership renewal notifications and the sale of stole bicycles.

March 13, 2023 - State Sen. Samra Brouk, a Rochester Democrat, recently spearheaded a hearing on access to doulas in New York and shares what she learned from the public outreach.

The Capitol Pressroom has launched a new podcast, Dispatches from Planet Albany, which is a weekly discussion about power and politics at the Capitol. The following is an excerpt from the first episode, featuring Shontell Smith, co-head of the New York practice for Tusk Strategies, and Rebecca Garrard, legislative director for Citizen Action of New York.

We’ll talk about a possible hangover from the fight over the chief judge nomination, putting together a final budget and the progressive priorities up for consideration in Albany.

March 9, 2023 - Senate Mental Health Committee Chair Samra Brouk, a Rochester Democrat, shares her perspective on the governor's proposed budget, including a proposed cost of living raise for workers in the mental health field.

March 9, 2023 - As New York policymakers debate changes to New York's building code that would require all-electric buildings in the future, we consider how this would be implemented with Matt Whitbeck, co-owner of Whitbeck Construction.

March 9, 2023 - Senate Racing, Wagering & Gaming Committee Chair Joe Addabbo, a Queens Democrat, discusses his legislation authorizing internet casino games, including how it would be taxed.

March 9, 2023 - Highway Superintendents David Miller, from the town of Lockport, and Kevin Rooney, from Wayne County, make the case for increased state investment in New York's local roads and bridges.

March 8, 2023 - New York Cannabis Insider Editor and Publisher Brad Racino provides an update on the recreational marijuana landscape, including the factors slowing the launch of more recreational dispensaries.