'Tis the season for campaign mail

State budget director discusses New York's finances

June 22, 2026- New York State Budget Director Blake Washington talks about the state's recently adopted budget and the Empire State's financial shape.

'Tis the season for campaign mail

June 22, 2026- In a Dispatches from Planet Albany excerpt we talk about campaign mail with political consultant Trip Yang.

State addiction services leader talks overdoes and gambling

June 19, 2026- State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham reflects on new federal overdose data and reviews initiatives in the state budget.

NYSUT leader on federal tax credit and screen time

June 19, 2026- New York State United Teachers President Melinda Person makes the case against a federal tax credit for donations to school scholarships and lays out a push to reduce screen time in schools.

Boosting environmental conservation law enforcement

June 19, 2026- Environmental conservation law enforcement efforts have been undermined by a lack of resources and meaningful fines, but Democratic lawmakers are hoping to change that calculation. We discuss a pending legislative proposal with Matt Krug, a vice president with the union representing state environmental conservation officers.