WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom

Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with efforts to develop new nuclear power projects, but what will that rollout look like? We try to answer these questions with the help of @BarclayDamonLLP. capitolpressroom.org/2026/03/16/nex…

Assembly Task Force on Women's Issues Chair @votejgr discusses state budget priorities for the task force. capitolpressroom.org/2026/03/18/wom…

Pollsters often become the targets of politicians and the well regarded @SienaResearch Institute is no different. I talked with @GreenbergPR about an erroneous shot from the Bruce Blakeman campaign.

Gov. Kathy Hochul's communications director visited the studio to discuss his behind-the-scenes work, the dormant @thehogrebe account, messaging on the #CLCPA and the administration's press presence at the Capitol. capitolpressroom.org/2026/03/20/hoc…

The LCA Show rejected our pitch and the mascots are taking it… personally @TheLCAShow @binghamtonu @hudsonvalleycc @stonybrooku @suny_fmcc @ualbany @upstatenews

Municipalities are changing their approach to election administration with the implementation of a 2022 state voting rights law. We talk about these changes with @DavidImamura. capitolpressroom.org/2026/03/11/sta…

@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.