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 the state Democratic party about President Biden announcing this week that he’ll run for re-election.

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 negotiations. Also, public schools in New York will no longer be able to use Native American names, mascots and imagery.

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 Health Committee, about her plans to expand abortion access in the state. Also, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer was in Troy to talk about the recent wave of swatting incidents at schools.