Dan Clark

Albany

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Why involuntary commitment is more complicated than Hochul's proposal

21 hours ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

In today’s CapCon:A handshake deal on the state budget could be reached as early as Friday, with voting to start on Monday or Tuesday. Hochul’s proposal on involuntary commitment is still open to some extent and lawmakers want to change or build on it. That could include attention to a mental health law that’s never been used after being approved in the 2013 state budget. It could also include provision’s of Daniel’s Law, which we lay out in this week’s On The Bill.
State budget not expected to pass this week, lawmakers say

1 day ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

In today’s CapCon:The Legislature passed their seventh budget extender Tuesday, with an eighth expected Thursday as negotiations enter their final days. There’s now a stronger consensus of when lawmakers can expect to vote on budget bills … if discussions don’t blow up. Here are the top lobbying firms at the state Capitol for January and February. A new Siena Research Institute poll found a growing favorability rating for Hochul but a deep dive for Schumer.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is winning more support from voters, a new poll find

2 days ago | timesunion.com | Dan Clark

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul's favorability rating among voters in New York has reached its highest level since January 2024, according to a new poll from the Siena Research Institute. It was also the first time in more than a year that a larger share of voters found Hochul more favorable — at 44% — than unfavorable — at 43%.
No, the state budget isn't done. Hochul says it needs a 'tush push'

2 days ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

In today’s CapCon:Should we expect a state budget deal this week? Maybe, but probably not tomorrow with talks still open. Mental health advocates want lawmakers to push the state to use incident review panels as part of involuntary commitment talks. At the Capitol: What’s on deck for Tuesday and the week, as of now. Schumer plans to force a vote on Trump’s tariffs, which he says can’t be offset in the state budget. New York is no longer a “donor state.” But DiNapoli says it could be again soon.
Schumer says Democrats will force vote to end Trump tariffs

2 days ago | timesunion.com | Dan Clark

ALBANY — Democrats plan to force a floor vote in the U.S. Senate next week to reverse recent tariffs imposed by President Donald J. Trump on imports from other countries. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer told reporters in Albany Monday that he thinks Democrats can secure the four Republican votes necessary for the resolution to pass.
'A cry for help': NY health panel urges nursing home help in state budget

6 days ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

In today’s CapCon:Members of a state public health panel say lawmakers have two choices: raise Medicaid rates for nursing homes or accept that more will close. Health plans have their own Medicaid request for the Legislature that they say could help insulate the impact of federal funding cuts. A new bill would mirror a federal whistleblower program at the state level by offering a share of the funds recovered through an enforcement action. What’s up at the Capitol next week.
State budget deal realistic next week, lawmakers say as sixth extender passes

6 days ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

In today’s CapCon:Lawmakers are optimistic that a deal on the state budget could be reached over the next week. Swastikas were taped to the Republican Party’s headquarters in Albany. New York is doubling down on its ire over the Trump administration’s cancellation of a wind project off the coast of Long Island. Here’s the debate schedule for the mayoral, comptroller and public advocate primaries in New York City. A new bill seeks to regulate octopus farming in New York. No Rules and Regs this week.
NY Republican headquarters vandalized with swastikas in Albany

6 days ago | lucianne.com | Dan Clark

Original ArticlePosted By: ConservativeYankee, 4/17/2025 3:25:59 PMStaff at the headquarters for the New York Republican Party showed up to work Wednesday morning to find that swastikas had been affixed to the building in an apparent act of vandalism. "If this is not what you stand for, prove it," read a separate sign also affixed to the building with duct tape. The Albany Police Department is investigating the incident after responding to the call Wednesday morning, spokeswoman Megan Craft said.
Swastikas taped to NY GOP headquarters in Albany

6 days ago | timesunion.com | Dan Clark

ALBANY — Staff at the headquarters for the New York Republican Party showed up to work Wednesday morning to find that swastikas had been affixed to the building in an apparent act of vandalism. “If this is not what you stand for, prove it,” read a separate sign also affixed to the building with duct tape. Article continues below this adThe Albany Police Department is investigating the incident after responding to the call Wednesday morning, spokeswoman Megan Craft said.
No deal on discovery in state budget just yet, Hochul says

1 week ago | capitolconfidential.com | Dan Clark

In today’s CapCon:There’s a ‘framework’ on pretrial discovery in the state budget — but no deal just yet, Hochul said Wednesday. A member of the Assembly has been accused by a former staffer of asking her to resign after they dated for three months and broke up last year. Attorney General Letitia James is the subject of a new federal criminal referral. Elise Stefanik could now run for governor in 2026 instead of running for reelection.