The Capitol Pressroom

Dec. 4, 2025- After years of anticipation, plus some twists and turns along the way, there is clarity about the awarding of New York's three final casino licenses. We explore the latest news and what comes next with Bennett Liebman, who helped write the law that led to an expansion of casino gambling in New York.

Dec. 4, 2025- The headwinds may be blowing against New York's offshore wind industry, but they're still hoping to lay the groundwork for future projects in the Empire State. We explore the landscape with Alicia Gené Artessa, executive director of the New York Offshore Wind Alliance.

Dec. 4, 2025- New York State Secretary of State Walter Mosley discusses the professional licensing his office oversees, including how they ensure their requirements are relevant. We also asked him whether he wants to be Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate next year.

Dec. 3, 2025- In response to federal cuts and competition from other states, New York's medical schools are calling for a $500 million state investment in the life sciences infrastructure. We talk about building up this industry with Jonathan Teyan, president and CEO of Associated Medical Schools of New York.

Dec. 3, 2025- Republican Khurram Dara is hoping to be his party's nominee for state attorney general in 2026, so he joins us to discuss his vision for the office, where he fits in today's GOP, and why he thinks AG Tish James has politicized her role.

Dec. 2, 2025- Efforts to conserve thousands of acres of land in New York have been delayed by the state attorney general's office's burdensome process for approving property ownership, but that era may become a distant memory. We discuss the planned changes to the land owner verification process with Stu Gruskin, a senior advisor for The Nature Conservancy in New York.

Dec. 2, 2025- State environmental regulators have breathed new life into a gas pipeline proposal, which was previously stopped in its tracks during the same permitting process. We explore this reversal by the Hochul administration with Samantha Maldonado, a senior reporter with The City.

Dec. 2, 2025- For a decade state policymakers have been grappling with how to get their bang for their buck from a nearly $1 billion investment in Buffalo. With this story entering a new chapter, we talk with Jimmy Vielkind, a Capitol reporter for Gothamist & WNYC.

Nov. 26, 2025 - New York energy officials are retooling a program designed to prepare sites for renewable energy projects after it failed to generate much interest after five years. We consider why it wasn't more successful with Peter Keen, an attorney with Barclay Damon and decades of energy regulatory experience.

Nov. 26, 2025 - Changes at the federal level could have major implications for the hemp-derived THC products on sale in New York. We consider this evolving landscape and the potential state response with Katie Neer, a lobbyist with Dickinson & Avella.