WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom

@FASNY has identified incentives to encourage New Yorkers to serve their communities as volunteer firefighters. capitolpressroom.org/2026/03/03/inc…

As I told @capitolpressroom, Trump's Big BS Bill was a massive giveaway to big corporations and the ultrawealthy. At the state level, I've proposed bills to raise the tax rate on the wealthy and corporations, so we can fund things like free child care and affordable housing.

State Sen. @JamesSkoufis talks about chronic absenteeism and lays out a legislative response to this sensitive problem. capitolpressroom.org/2026/03/12/law…

State Sen. @AGounardes makes the case for ending a tax exemption on gold bar purchases over $1,000.

Good points, @JoshJensen134. Oh, and you both need to shave.

State lawmakers @MichelleHinchey and @EmilyAssembly call for criminal penalties for business leaders whose decisions contribute to catastrophes causing property damage or injuries. capitolpressroom.org/2026/03/18/new…

@SBAllianceUS CEO @joeymaloney wants to let New Yorkers to bet on #StJohns and other New York collegiate teams this #MarchMadness. capitolpressroom.org/2026/03/18/spo…

Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee Chair @SalazarSenate gives an update on New York's prison landscape. capitolpressroom.org/2026/03/05/sen…

State @SenatorMyrie, shares insights from a recent hearing he led on white-collar crime in New York. capitolpressroom.org/2026/03/12/sen…

NY climate law tea leaves: Jackie Bray (a top Hochul aide) and a NYSERDA rep met with Assembly Dems behind closed doors yesterday, I’m told. The lawmakers got a chance to pepper NYSERDA with Qs about its controversial cost memo. But nothing came out re: specific proposals.

@CapPressRoom @GovKathyHochul Ahem. northernrivers.org/less-red-tape

The goal of this program is to give employers a voice! Businesses are encouraged to submit their ideas on how the state can cut red tape by April 3! Learn More-- forms.ny.gov/s3/how-can-we-…

As I explained on @CapPressRoom, the cost of childcare is pushing families out of New York. That's why it so important for us to work toward free universal childcare. It's about making life easier and more affordable for families.

Head to the prediction markets, because @TuskStrategies Partner Shontell Plummer is predicting when the state budget will be done. And reminding me to stay out of her business.

Assemblymember @AMEmeritaTorres makes the case for prohibiting companies from setting online prices based on personal data. capitolpressroom.org/2026/03/05/onl…

@GovKathyHochu is soliciting input from the public on red tape that could be cut to improve the state government. capitolpressroom.org/2026/03/13/gov…

Host @poozer87 grills Assemblyman @JoshJensen134 on his #Medicaid plans.

Check out our full conversation with Zoe Jacobs, head of the regulatory reform review tasked with updating New York's rules and regulations. capitolpressroom.org/2026/03/13/gov…

The head of @GovKathyHochul's campaign to cut red tape wants to hear from you!

Capitol Confidential author @DanClarkReports assesses budget priorities of the legislative majorities and what's next for the process. capitolpressroom.org/2026/03/11/sen…