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.

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 budget, bail reform. Also, the Forest Preserve Coalition is praising state lawmakers for restoring funding for environmental protection.

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 censorship of high school newspapers.

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 Times. Also, student advocates rally in Albany for free CUNY and SUNY tuition.

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, Chair of the Senate investigations committee. Also, we’ll have a conversation with the Executive Director of the Adirondack Council who’s about to leave his post.

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 reform. Also, New York Congressman Paul Tonko visited Stratton Albany VA Medical Center Wednesday to speak with veterans and their families about the PACT Act.

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 panel discussion on addiction and services in Northern New York.

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 DiNapoli about the governor’s budget proposal. Also, U.S. Senator Gillibrand announces her dairy policy priorities.

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 limousine safety measures.

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 the Southern Tier where counties there are deciding how to spend opioid settlement money.