The state of New York's dams

GOP lawmakers push for suspension of state gas taxes

June 3, 2026- State Sen. George Borrello, a Western New York Republican, calls on Gov. Kathy Hochul to suspend the state's taxes on gasoline to provide some relief at the pump in light of high fuel prices for drivers.

Standardizing food date labeling in New York

June 3, 2026- Food date labels can be misleading and lead to wasted food, so Democratic lawmakers are considering standardizing these practices with meaningful terms. We discuss this campaign with Claire Walsh Winsler, director of food, agriculture, and land use for Environmental Advocates NY.

NY Dems look to gain edge in congressional redistricting

June 3, 2026- New York Democrats are looking to gain an upper hand in future congressional races, with changes to the redistricting process that will allow for blatant partisan gerrymandering and eliminate when new lines can be drawn. We explore the proposed changes with Jeff Wice, a senior fellow and distinguished adjunct professor with the New York Law School’s Census and Redistricting Institute.

Car insurance reforms included in state budget

June 2, 2026- Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, a Rochester-area Democrat, discusses language in the state budget - championed by Gov. Kathy Hochul - that is supposed to bring down car insurance costs.

New York's top court invalidates 'shadow' foster care program

June 2, 2026- New York's top court has invalidated a program set up by the Hochul administration that critics described as a "shadow" foster care system. We explore the issue with Betsy Kramer, director of policy and special litigation at Lawyers for Children.