New York State

Policy

What we know about rural broadband access

Senator Chuck Schumer is criticizing the Federal Communications Commission for relying on internet providers to self-report their service speeds, which critics say affords companies to opportunity to lie, claiming to provide better service than they actually do.

New York State

Policy

Cuomo has delivered for MWBEs. Lawmakers want to go further.

The state Legislature is finalizing a legislative package on state contracting for minority and women-owned businesses.

New York State

Opinion

Pot legalization opponents exaggerate dangers

In response to the push for legalization in New York, marijuana opponents are making some “wildly overstated” claims of the drug’s supposed dangers – and some claims that are more reasonable.

Real Estate

Policy

Can New York rein in big real estate?

As rent regulations come up for renewal, tenant advocates and their progressive allies in Albany are pushing for extensive reforms – and real estate is on the defensive for the first time in years.

New York State

Politics

De Blasio’s donors sit on the fence and paid vacation gets a boost

Marijuana bill amended, de Blasio’s donors sit on the fence and paid vacation gets a boost, and more in this week's political news roundup.

New York State

Policy

Marijuana’s stumbling blocks

Why, when marijuana is supported by most New Yorkers and large majorities of constituents and Democrats have unified control of the state government, can’t they pass pass marijuana legalization? It comes down to where that support is located.

New York State

Politics

The 2019 session countdown

In this year’s session countdown, we identify the biggest bills that are still up for debate – and assess how likely they are to pass in the final weeks of the session.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Bail reform done, lawmakers look at more criminal justice bills

There are still a number of criminal justice reforms that are being considered before the end of session, here’s a guide to each one and its prospects for passage.

New York City

Policy

HQ2 still dominating economic development conversation

The latest proposal inspired by the HQ2 debacle would focus on increased oversight of New York’s economic development process.

New York State

Policy

Stopping sexual harassment, cleaning up Albany, taking on Trump – and more

State lawmakers are tackling a broad range of issues in Albany, including ending sexual harassment, cleaning up Albany and taking on Trump.

New York State

Policy

The labor movement’s push for farmworker rights

Unions are lobbying for expanded prevailing wages and addressing the gig economy.

New York State

Policy

Health care proposals are heating up

Vaccination, the New York Health Act, and other major health-related bills lawmakers are considering as the window for passage quickly closes.

New York State

Opinion

What New York can learn from Mexico about marijuana legalization

New York could learn a lot from the history of recreational marijuana legalization in Mexico; legalization advocates should make the affirmative case for legal access to marijuana and how that will enhance the lives of New Yorkers, writes journalist Lindsay Beyerstein.

New York State

Politics

Poll: Which bills will cross the finish line in Albany?

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers have yet to reach agreements on key issues.

New York State

Politics

An overview of Cuomo and de Blasio's out-of-state travels

City & State put together a comprehensive list of all of Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's out-of-state travels over the past five years.

New York State

Policy

The under-the-radar infrastructure issues

A few infrastructure measures are on the table, including a renewed push for an economic development database, the perennial battle over the Scaffold Law and a mystery surrounding state capital spending.