The Legislative Gazette

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You can find the region's most in-depth look at New York State politics and government each week on The Legislative Gazette. Hosted by David Guistina, the program features regular commentary by syndicated columnist and political scientist Dr. Alan Chartock. On each program, the award-winning WAMC News Team combines forces to bring you a wrap-up of the week's political news, the goings on in and around the legislature, and the stories that will keep you well-informed and in the know.

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The Legislative Gazette #23...

06.02.2023

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06.02.2023 The Legislative Gazette #2322 - Aid in dying legislation advocates make a last-minute pitch to lawmakers
05.27.2023 The Legislative Gazette #2321
05.20.2023 The Legislative Gazette #2320
05.12.2023 The Legislative Gazette #2319 - Lawmakers still have a number of issues to negotiate before the end of session
05.05.2023 The Legislative Gazette #2318 - New York lawmakers pass $229 billion state budget
04.29.2023 #2317: NYS budget talks continue \| The Legislative Gazette On this week’s Gazette: Governor Hochul says she and legislative leaders have a conceptual agreement on the budget. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Assembly Majority Leader Crystal People’s Stokes. Also, we’ll have a conversation with the head of ...
04.22.2023 #2316: New York state budget now nearly three weeks late \| The Legislative Gazette On this week’s Gazette: We’ll take a look at what’s holding up the New York state budget now nearly three weeks late; we’ll talk with State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli about whether he has any input when it comes to budget ...
04.15.2023 #2315: Hochul: State will stockpile medication abortion drug \| The Legislative Gazette New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the state will create a stockpile of an abortion drug after a Texas judge’s recent ruling that outlaws a similar pill. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Amy Paulin, Chair of the Assembly ...
04.01.2023 #2313: NYS budget will be late \| The Legislative Gazette The New York state budget will be late this year. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Westchester County Executive George Latimer about the governor’s housing proposal. Also, a federal authority has created safety regulations for the horse racing industry.
03.25.2023 #2312: NYS budget deadline looms \| The Legislative Gazette Intense New York state budget negotiations kicked off this week with the budget due April 1st; our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Republican Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay about one of the sticking points in the ...
03.18.2023 #2311: Debate begins over New York Assembly and Senate proposed budgets \| The Legislative Gazette The two chambers of the New York state Legislature release their proposed budgets. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with newly elected and returning Chair of the state Republican party, Ed Cox. Also, student journalists want the state to limit ...
03.11.2023 #2310: Hochul's charter school expansion plan faces pushback \| The Legislative Gazette New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to increase the number of charter schools in the state is getting some pushback from members of the public education community. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Jesse McKinley of the New York ...
03.04.2023 #2309: Opposition to Hochul's plan to ban flavored cigarettes and raise tobacco taxes \| The Legislative Gazette Convenience store owners say New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to ban flavored cigarettes will lead to more tobacco products bought and sold on the black market. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Senator James Skoufis, ...
02.25.2023 #2308: Now that the state Senate rejected Hochul's chief judge pick, what’s next? \| The Legislative Gazette After the New York State Senate rejected her choice for chief judge for the first time, Governor Hochul now has to choose a new nominee. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Albany County District Attorney David Soares about bail ...
02.18.2023 #2307: Hochul's chief judge nominee is rejected in full Senate vote \| The Legislative Gazette In a full floor vote, the New York State Senate rejected Governor Kathy Hochul’s choice for chief judge. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Governor Hochul about her $227 billion dollar budget proposal. Also, we’ll take you to a ...
02.11.2023 #2306: Senate GOP files a lawsuit to force a vote on Hochul's chief judge nominee \| The Legislative Gazette New York Republicans in the state Senate sue to force a vote of the full Senate on Governor Kathy Hochul’s nominee to be the state’s next chief judge. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Comptroller Tom ...
02.04.2023 #2305: Hochul releases 2023 state budget proposal \| The Legislative Gazette New York Governor Kathy Hochul releases her $227 billion dollar budget proposal; we’ll have reaction from lawmakers. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Blair Horner of NYPIRG about the governor’s plan. Also, the state senate passes a series of ...
01.28.2023 #2304: Hochul pushes for NY bail laws revision \| The Legislative Gazette New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she will push the legislature to further revise the state’s bail laws. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with NYS Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay about the governor’s controversial move. Also, we’ll head to ...
01.21.2023 #2303: The fight between Hochul and the state Senate over the chief judge is not yet over \| The Legislative Gazette After voting down her choice for next chief judge, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering her options. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with John Kaehny, executive director of Reinvent Albany about government transparency. Also, two Amazon locations in ...
01.14.2023 #2302: 2023 NY legislative session begins \| The Legislative Gazette With the 2023 legislative session underway, the Governor’s budget is due by the end of the month. Our political observer speaks with new SUNY Chancellor John King. Also, we’ll speak with the head of the New York State School Boards ...
01.07.2023 #2301: As New York state’s legislative session opens, leaders name their top priorities \| The Legislative Gazette The 2023 legislative session starts as state lawmakers expect to tackle issues ranging from affordable housing to improving public safety. Our political observer Alan Chartock in conversation about aid in dying with Corinne Carey of Compassion and Choices. Also, after ...
12.31.2022 #2252: State lawmakers' pay raises, new chief judge yet to be finalized as 2022 draws to a close \| The Legislative Gazette As 2022 comes to an end, we’ll take a look at two issues that are dominating New York state government. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Westchester County Executive George Latimer about Long Island Congressman-elect George Santos’ extensive fabrications. ...
12.24.2022 #2251: Hochul says new state budget won't include tax increases \| The Legislative Gazette New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s not raising taxes in her new state budget proposal. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Newsday’s Yancey Roy about multiple lawsuits filed against New York’s new conceal carry weapons law. Also, we’ll ...
12.17.2022 #2250: Will New York lawmakers vote for a pay raise before the year is out? \| The Legislative Gazette New York lawmakers consider giving themselves a pay raise before the end of the year; our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Blair Horner, Executive Director of New York Public Interest Group about politics of a potential pay raise for ...
12.10.2022 #2249: Hochul, NY health officials warn of 'tri-demic' this winter \| The Legislative Gazette Governor Kathy Hochul and health officials warn New Yorkers to prepare for three different viruses with the coming holiday season. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Gerard Kassar, Chairman of New York’s Conservative Party. Also, meet the new Chancellor ...
12.03.2022 #2248: New York's Adult Survivors Act takes effect \| The Legislative Gazette New York's Adult Survivors Act takes effect. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with newly re-elected Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay. Also, the state Office of Cannabis Management’s Control Board has officially approved the first 37 retail marijuana licenses.
11.26.2022 #2247: New York approves first round of retail cannabis licenses \| The Legislative Gazette New York is granting its first 36 licenses to sell cannabis in the state. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Also, the leader of one of New York’s most vocal environmental watchdog organizations ...
11.19.2022 #2246: Environmentalists push Hochul to 'pause' bitcoin crypto mining in NY \| The Legislative Gazette New York Governor Kathy Hochul won’t tip her hand on whether she’ll impose a moratorium on a certain type of crypto mining. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with the head of the Working Families Party. Also, a coalition of ...
11.05.2022 #2244: Hochul-Zeldin race is drawing attention, but who are their running mates? \| The Legislative Gazette We’ll learn more about the candidates running for New York Lt Governor. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Westchester County Executive George Latimer about the coming midterm elections. Also, we’ll remind you to flip over your ballot Tuesday to ...
10.29.2022 #2243: Biden visits Syracuse and Hochul, Zeldin debate \| The Legislative Gazette President Joe Biden visits Syracuse this week to celebrate the $100 billion investment in Central New York. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the audit that finds New York City is not prepared for the next superstorm. Also, the two ...
10.22.2022 #2242: Sen. Schumer targets China during latest visit to Albany \| The Legislative Gazette U.S. Senator Charles Schumer stops in Albany to make a new push to limit the use of Chinese-made semiconductor chips. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the state environmental bond act. Also, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is criticizing her ...
10.15.2022 #2241: Labor leaders hope Amazon union vote in Schodack will have ripple effect \| The Legislative Gazette Union supporters rally at an Amazon warehouse in upstate New York in a bid to become the company’s second workplace in the country to unionize. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the status of the state attorney general’s investigation into ...
10.08.2022 #2240: Micron to bring microchip plant, $100b investment, to CNY \| The Legislative Gazette Tech Company Micron announces a $100 billion investment to build a series of state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication plants near Syracuse. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses pay to play political accusations against New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Also, a new study ...
10.01.2022 #2239: NY nursing home worker union objects to new rules on minimum care standards \| The Legislative Gazette The nursing home works union says the New York state’s minimum staffing requirement rules fall short. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the fact that there will be no gubernatorial debates this election year. Also, an update ...
09.24.2022 #2238: NY AG sues Trump and 3 of his children for alleged fraud \| The Legislative Gazette NY Attorney General James sues former President Donald Trump, his children and his company. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation on with state comptroller DiNapoli about New York City’s finances. Also, with winter on the way, Senator Schumer ...
09.17.2022 #2237: Capital Region state lawmakers urge Gov. Hochul to sign bill banning pet store animal sales \| The Legislative Gazette An effort to shut down the so-called "puppy mill pipeline" in New York reaches the governor's office. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the different campaign strategies being used by Democrats and Republicans ahead of the November ...
09.10.2022 #2236: NYS Education Commissioner visits Schenectady schools \| The Legislative Gazette New York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa visits the Schenectady City School District. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation with Democratic state Senator James Skoufis. Also, the state Farm Laborers Wage Board recommends lowering the overtime threshold for ...
09.03.2022 #2235: NY teachers say more needs to be done to stop acts of violence in schools \| The Legislative Gazette As the school year begins, New York’s largest teachers’ unions and other education experts call for a better response to threats of violence. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation with Republican Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay. Also, we’ll ...
08.28.2022 #2234: NY primary results \| The Legislative Gazette New York Governor Kathy Hochul marks one year in office. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week’s primary results in New York. Also, we’ll have an in-depth conversation with the head of the state Democratic party.
08.21.2022 #2233: 2022 Atlantic hurricane season quiet so far, but busy period awaits \| The Legislative Gazette We’ll speak with an expert on the coming Atlantic hurricane season. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the incumbent protection plan. Also, we’ll look at community gardens across the state and meet the people who grow in ...
08.14.2022 #2232: Republicans, NY farm owners, push back against proposed 40-hour week for farm workers \| The Legislative Gazette The GOP candidate for New York governor calls for lawmakers to reverse a plan to phase in a 40-hour workweek for farm laborers. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Blair Horner, Executive Director of NYPIRG. Also, Senator Gillibrand calls ...
08.07.2022 #2231: NYS health commissioner discusses monkeypox \| The Legislative Gazette We speak with the New York state health commissioner about monkeypox. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Dr. Don Levy about a new Siena poll. Also, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer comes to Albany to push President Biden to ...
07.30.2022 #2230: Bail reform laws attract attention in NY governor's race \| The Legislative Gazette Public safety issues are dominating New York's gubernatorial race. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the issue of transparency and open government. We also discuss the federal passage of the CHIPS Act, which could have a major ...
07.23.2022 #2229: NY Gov. Hochul releases fall COVID-19 plan \| The Legislative Gazette New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the state is preparing for a possible new surge of COVID-19 this fall. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on attempted knife attack on the GOP candidate for governor, Lee Zeldin. Also, ...
07.16.2022 #2228: New poll: Americans view Supreme Court unfavorably \| The Legislative Gazette We’ll examine a new poll that finds a majority have an unfavorable view of The Supreme Court in the wake of its decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on NY’s Chief Judge announcing ...
07.09.2022 #2227: Families of crime victims call for legislation to ensure they are heard before parole decisions \| The Legislative Gazette Family members of violent crime victims gather as officials push for legislation that would require New York state parole boards to fully grasp the impact of an offender’s actions. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the amount of money spent ...
07.02.2022 #2226: Gillibrand: Abortion decision will drive November elections \| The Legislative Gazette U.S. Senator Gillibrand gathers with women in Albany to speak out against the Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v Wade, our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week’s primary results, and a conversation about the new ...
06.25.2022 #2225: New York, Northeast leaders react to Supreme Court gun ruling \| The Legislative Gazette The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down New York’s restrictions on carrying a concealed weapon in public spaces. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock discusses next weeks’ primaries in NY. Also, the governor signs a voting rights package into law. ...
06.18.2022 #2224: Gov. Hochul signs bills to protect abortion rights in NY \| The Legislative Gazette New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed six bills into law to protect abortion rights and support reproductive health care. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week’s primary debate for Governor. Also, county lawmakers want firearm retailers ...
06.11.2022 #2223: Three weeks after Buffalo mass shooting, Gov. Hochul signs gun bills into law \| The Legislative Gazette Less than a month after the mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs ten gun control bills into law; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on his interview with the Governor this week. ...

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