Dan Clark

Albany

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Packaging reduction bill faces headwinds in Assembly after Senate approval

1 week ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

In today’s CapCon:The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act is scheduled to pass the Senate today. It’s fate in the Assembly is less clear. The Assembly is considering a package of prison overhaul bills — but one that’s already passed the Senate remains in limbo. A few artificial intelligence bills will be moving through committee in the Senate on Thursday. New bills seek to prevent copper wire thefts and corruption involving state contracts.
What Hochul's DEC nominee said to the Senate ahead of her confirmation

1 week ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

In today’s CapCon:Hochul’s nominee to lead the Department of Environmental Conservation was grilled by lawmakers Tuesday on the state’s energy future. The Legislature is moving several interesting bills this week, including some key environmental priorities as the end of this year’s session quickly approaches. A few of the bills tracked in today’s CapCon include a repeal of tax exemptions for luxury yachts, new lobbying filing requirements and the packaging reduction bill.
What Tish James wants from the Legislature before session ends

2 weeks ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

In today’s CapCon:Attorney General Letitia James paid a visit to the Capitol this week. Here’s why. Democrats in the state Senate conferenced physician-assisted death Thursday. Here’s how the conversation went. A new emergency regulation from DOCCS seeks to address drugs and contraband smuggled into prisons through mail. New York has spent less than half of the funding it’s set aside for “Raise the Age” since the law was enacted eight years ago, a new report found.
New York hasn't touched this literal cost of living issue in 36 years

2 weeks ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

In today’s CapCon:Lawmakers have revived what was once a key labor priority for Gov. Kathy Hochul in hopes of changing a decades-old law. The Senate is expected to pass a bill Wednesday aimed at criminal charges that could be brought against President Donald J. Trump or a future president. A bill to expand the Commission of Correction has passed the Senate and could soon move in the Assembly.
Some NY Republicans stand firm as Trump shifts on SALT cap

2 weeks ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

In today’s CapCon:President Donald J. Trump’s stance on the SALT cap shifted Tuesday but some Republicans from New York in Congress aren’t budging. Will there be a “Big Ugly” this year? And here’s when the Senate will discuss physician-assisted death, also called medical aid in dying. Lawmakers plan to send a proposal to voters next year that would allow more state Supreme Court justices to be elected. Tomorrow at the Capitol: Attorney General Letitia James and a hearing on harmful algal blooms.
Stefanik is the early favorite for Republicans in race for NY governor

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Dan Clark

ALBANY — U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is the early favorite among Republicans to be their party’s nominee in next year’s race for governor, according to a new poll from the Siena Research Institute. A third of voters registered with the GOP said they don’t know who they would vote for, putting any of the three leading candidates in a position to prevail in a primary. Article continues below this adThe two other Republicans considering a run — U.S. Rep.
New York City's water supply is in trouble without an intervention, lawmakers say

2 weeks ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

In today’s CapCon:What do you want me to write about for the rest of session? All ideas welcome!The water supply in New York City, Westchester County and other areas is growing increasingly unusable. Here’s what some lawmakers want to do about it. The state Senate will hear from a series of nominees Tuesday, including the acting head of a state agency. After last week’s prisons hearing in the Legislature, a new bill would create a new state office to help probe prison deaths.
New York says 1.2 million would lose health coverage under House Medicaid cuts

3 weeks ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

In today’s CapCon:We now have an idea of what the Medicaid cuts put on the table this week by Congress would mean for New York and its residents. Here are the financial disclosures for Hochul, Delgado, James and DiNapoli. A top priority bill for environmentalists is set to move in the Senate next week. The Senate will also consider a series of nominations, including a commissioner. A new bill would set strict requirements for how content is sourced for campaign videos and photos.
New data: Where New York's population changed the most in 2024

3 weeks ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

In today’s CapCon:Here’s where New York’s population changed the most in 2024, according to new data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Thursday was the court-ordered deadline for CDPAP consumers to register with the new company handling the program. Here are the latest numbers. And key lawmakers are now backing a bill that would change the CDPAP program in response to the state’s bumpy transition. Reps.
What’s wrong with New York’s state budget process

3 weeks ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -28:56Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. New York just approved the latest state budget in 15 years, prompting criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle over how the spending plan comes together each year. Sen. James Skoufis is one of those lawmakers and joins us with his thoughts.