Elise Kline

1 month ago | nynow.wmht.org | Elise Kline

Full EpisodesLawmakers vote on budget bills, finalizing the state budget 38 days after the April 1 deadline, making it the latest budget in more than a decade. State Sen. April Baskin (D—Erie County) discusses pay disparities in the state, legislative actions taken to address the issue, and how she plans on leading the fight for pay equity.

Mar 4, 2025 | nynow.wmht.org | Elise Kline |Nabila Naim Naseri

At a time when states across the country face threats to abortion rights, Democratic state lawmakers in Albany are stepping in to bolster access for New Yorkers. "This is urgent fundamental healthcare. We have the laws, we need to make sure we have enough providers,” said State Sen. Liz. Krueger (D-Manhattan) at a recent press conference. Kruger also stressed the need for New York to ensure abortion access for both residents and those seeking refuge from other states.

Jan 24, 2025 | nynow.wmht.org | Shantel Destra |Elise Kline

Lawmakers in Albany recently entered the state capitol for the new legislative term following an election that brought some new faces to the chambers. In the Senate, there are five new members; in the Assembly, there are more than 20 new members. In each legislative term lawmakers are selected for important roles such as floor leaders, the House Speaker, and Majority and Minority Leaders. Senate Majority LeaderSen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Westchester County)Sen.

Jan 17, 2025 | nynow.wmht.org | Elise Kline

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Jan 5, 2025 | nynow.wmht.org | Elise Kline

For the third year in a row, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the Grieving Families Act that would have given families in the state the ability to sue for wrongful death damages based on emotional anguish, suffering, and grief. Currently, state law only allows wrongful death suits to hand out damages based on economic or pecuniary loss. New York is one of only two states in the country with such a legal statute.