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You can find the region's most in-depth look at New York State politics and government each week on The Legislative Gazette. Hosted by David Guistina, the program features regular commentary by syndicated columnist and political scientist Dr. Alan Chartock. On each program, the award-winning WAMC News Team combines forces to bring you a wrap-up of the week's political news, the goings on in and around the legislature, and the stories that will keep you well-informed and in the know.

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    #2312: NYS budget deadline looms | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 27:30


    Intense New York state budget negotiations kicked off this week with the budget due April 1st; our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Republican Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay about one of the sticking points in the budget, bail reform. Also, the Forest Preserve Coalition is praising state lawmakers for restoring funding for environmental protection.

    #2311: Debate begins over New York Assembly and Senate proposed budgets | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 27:30


    The two chambers of the New York state Legislature release their proposed budgets. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with newly elected and returning Chair of the state Republican party, Ed Cox. Also, student journalists want the state to limit censorship of high school newspapers.

    #2310: Hochul's charter school expansion plan faces pushback | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 27:30


    New York Governor Kathy Hochul's proposal to increase the number of charter schools in the state is getting some pushback from members of the public education community. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Jesse McKinley of the New York Times. Also, student advocates rally in Albany for free CUNY and SUNY tuition.

    #2309: Opposition to Hochul's plan to ban flavored cigarettes and raise tobacco taxes | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 27:30


    Convenience store owners say New York Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to ban flavored cigarettes will lead to more tobacco products bought and sold on the black market. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Senator James Skoufis, Chair of the Senate investigations committee. Also, we'll have a conversation with the Executive Director of the Adirondack Council who's about to leave his post.

    #2308: Now that the state Senate rejected Hochul's chief judge pick, what's next? | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 27:30


    After the New York State Senate rejected her choice for chief judge for the first time, Governor Hochul now has to choose a new nominee. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Albany County District Attorney David Soares about bail reform. Also, New York Congressman Paul Tonko visited Stratton Albany VA Medical Center Wednesday to speak with veterans and their families about the PACT Act.

    #2307: Hochul's chief judge nominee is rejected in full Senate vote | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 27:30


    In a full floor vote, the New York State Senate rejected Governor Kathy Hochul's choice for chief judge. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Governor Hochul about her $227 billion dollar budget proposal. Also, we'll take you to a panel discussion on addiction and services in Northern New York.

    #2306: Senate GOP files a lawsuit to force a vote on Hochul's chief judge nominee | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 27:30


    New York Republicans in the state Senate sue to force a vote of the full Senate on Governor Kathy Hochul's nominee to be the state's next chief judge. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli about the governor's budget proposal. Also, U.S. Senator Gillibrand announces her dairy policy priorities.

    #2305: Hochul releases 2023 state budget proposal | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 27:30


    New York Governor Kathy Hochul releases her $227 billion dollar budget proposal; we'll have reaction from lawmakers. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Blair Horner of NYPIRG about the governor's plan. Also, the state senate passes a series of limousine safety measures.

    #2304: Hochul pushes for NY bail laws revision | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 27:30


    New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she will push the legislature to further revise the state's bail laws. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with NYS Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay about the governor's controversial move. Also, we'll head to the Southern Tier where counties there are deciding how to spend opioid settlement money.

    #2303: The fight between Hochul and the state Senate over the chief judge is not yet over | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 27:30


    After voting down her choice for next chief judge, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering her options. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with John Kaehny, executive director of Reinvent Albany about government transparency. Also, two Amazon locations in New York have been cited by the federal government for workplace safety violations.

    #2302: 2023 NY legislative session begins | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 27:30


    With the 2023 legislative session underway, the Governor's budget is due by the end of the month. Our political observer speaks with new SUNY Chancellor John King. Also, we'll speak with the head of the New York State School Boards Association about Foundation Aid.

    #2301: As New York state's legislative session opens, leaders name their top priorities | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 27:30


    The 2023 legislative session starts as state lawmakers expect to tackle issues ranging from affordable housing to improving public safety. Our political observer Alan Chartock in conversation about aid in dying with Corinne Carey of Compassion and Choices. Also, after five years, the World University Games are set to begin in Lake Placid.

    #2252: State lawmakers' pay raises, new chief judge yet to be finalized as 2022 draws to a close | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 27:30


    As 2022 comes to an end, we'll take a look at two issues that are dominating New York state government. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Westchester County Executive George Latimer about Long Island Congressman-elect George Santos' extensive fabrications. Also, we'll talk to experts about a new plan for the state to make its climate goals.

    #2251: Hochul says new state budget won't include tax increases | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 27:30


    New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she's not raising taxes in her new state budget proposal. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Newsday's Yancey Roy about multiple lawsuits filed against New York's new conceal carry weapons law. Also, we'll take you to Seneca Falls, the inspired location of the movie It's a Wonderful Life.

    #2250: Will New York lawmakers vote for a pay raise before the year is out? | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 27:30


    New York lawmakers consider giving themselves a pay raise before the end of the year; our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Blair Horner, Executive Director of New York Public Interest Group about politics of a potential pay raise for legislators. Also, a New York Congressman pushes legislation to crack down on Grinch Bots.

    #2249: Hochul, NY health officials warn of 'tri-demic' this winter | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 27:30


    Governor Kathy Hochul and health officials warn New Yorkers to prepare for three different viruses with the coming holiday season. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Gerard Kassar, Chairman of New York's Conservative Party. Also, meet the new Chancellor of the State University of New York.

    #2248: New York's Adult Survivors Act takes effect | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 27:30


    New York's Adult Survivors Act takes effect. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with newly re-elected Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay. Also, the state Office of Cannabis Management's Control Board has officially approved the first 37 retail marijuana licenses.

    #2247: New York approves first round of retail cannabis licenses | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 27:30


    New York is granting its first 36 licenses to sell cannabis in the state. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Also, the leader of one of New York's most vocal environmental watchdog organizations is stepping down.

    #2246: Environmentalists push Hochul to 'pause' bitcoin crypto mining in NY | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 27:30


    New York Governor Kathy Hochul won't tip her hand on whether she'll impose a moratorium on a certain type of crypto mining. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with the head of the Working Families Party. Also, a coalition of horse racing industry leaders want lawmakers to approve borrowing to overhaul Belmont Park on Long Island.

    #2244: Hochul-Zeldin race is drawing attention, but who are their running mates? | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 27:30


    We'll learn more about the candidates running for New York Lt Governor. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Westchester County Executive George Latimer about the coming midterm elections. Also, we'll remind you to flip over your ballot Tuesday to consider the environmental bond act.

    #2243: Biden visits Syracuse and Hochul, Zeldin debate | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 27:30


    President Joe Biden visits Syracuse this week to celebrate the $100 billion investment in Central New York. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the audit that finds New York City is not prepared for the next superstorm. Also, the two candidates for New York governor square off in their one and only debate before the election.

    #2242: Sen. Schumer targets China during latest visit to Albany | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 27:30


    U.S. Senator Charles Schumer stops in Albany to make a new push to limit the use of Chinese-made semiconductor chips. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the state environmental bond act. Also, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is criticizing her opponent's ties to former President Trump as she sees her lead slip.

    #2241: Labor leaders hope Amazon union vote in Schodack will have ripple effect | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 27:30


    Union supporters rally at an Amazon warehouse in upstate New York in a bid to become the company's second workplace in the country to unionize. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the status of the state attorney general's investigation into former President Trump. Also, we'll join U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in Plattsburgh where she highlighted funding for home heating assistance this winter.

    #2240: Micron to bring microchip plant, $100b investment, to CNY | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 27:30


    Tech Company Micron announces a $100 billion investment to build a series of state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication plants near Syracuse. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses pay to play political accusations against New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Also, a new study aims to predict how remote work will impact the economy and city planning. Photo: Mike Kroll courtesy of the office of Gov. Hochul.

    #2239: NY nursing home worker union objects to new rules on minimum care standards | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 27:30


    The nursing home works union says the New York state's minimum staffing requirement rules fall short. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the fact that there will be no gubernatorial debates this election year. Also, an update on the port of Albany, the first offshore wind tower manufacturing site in the U.S.

    #2238: NY AG sues Trump and 3 of his children for alleged fraud | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 27:30


    NY Attorney General James sues former President Donald Trump, his children and his company. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation on with state comptroller DiNapoli about New York City's finances. Also, with winter on the way, Senator Schumer calls for $1 billion in additional heating aid. Photo courtesy of the office of NY Attorney General.

    #2237: Capital Region state lawmakers urge Gov. Hochul to sign bill banning pet store animal sales | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 27:30


    An effort to shut down the so-called "puppy mill pipeline" in New York reaches the governor's office. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the different campaign strategies being used by Democrats and Republicans ahead of the November elections. Also, a new University at Albany study finds exposure to sustained sunny, hot, and humid weather can trigger and increase symptoms of mental health disorders.

    #2236: NYS Education Commissioner visits Schenectady schools | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 27:30


    New York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa visits the Schenectady City School District. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation with Democratic state Senator James Skoufis. Also, the state Farm Laborers Wage Board recommends lowering the overtime threshold for farm workers.

    #2235: NY teachers say more needs to be done to stop acts of violence in schools | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 27:30


    As the school year begins, New York's largest teachers' unions and other education experts call for a better response to threats of violence. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation with Republican Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay. Also, we'll join the Republican candidate for governor at a campaign rally in Colonie. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

    #2234: NY primary results | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 27:30


    New York Governor Kathy Hochul marks one year in office. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week's primary results in New York. Also, we'll have an in-depth conversation with the head of the state Democratic party.

    #2233: 2022 Atlantic hurricane season quiet so far, but busy period awaits | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 27:30


    We'll speak with an expert on the coming Atlantic hurricane season. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the incumbent protection plan. Also, we'll look at community gardens across the state and meet the people who grow in Saranac Lake. Photo courtesy of NOAA.

    #2232: Republicans, NY farm owners, push back against proposed 40-hour week for farm workers | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 27:30


    The GOP candidate for New York governor calls for lawmakers to reverse a plan to phase in a 40-hour workweek for farm laborers. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Blair Horner, Executive Director of NYPIRG. Also, Senator Gillibrand calls on the President to invoke the Defense Production Act to increase Monkeypox vaccine.

    #2231: NYS health commissioner discusses monkeypox | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 27:30


    We speak with the New York state health commissioner about monkeypox. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Dr. Don Levy about a new Siena poll. Also, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer comes to Albany to push President Biden to name upstate New York the epicenter of American chip manufacturing. Photo courtesy of Mary Bassett's official Twitter page.

    #2230: Bail reform laws attract attention in NY governor's race | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 27:30


    Public safety issues are dominating New York's gubernatorial race. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the issue of transparency and open government. We also discuss the federal passage of the CHIPS Act, which could have a major impact upstate. Photo: Wiki Commons/ Erik Hersman

    #2229: NY Gov. Hochul releases fall COVID-19 plan | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 27:30


    New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the state is preparing for a possible new surge of COVID-19 this fall. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on attempted knife attack on the GOP candidate for governor, Lee Zeldin. Also, we'll have a conversation with the new President of SUNY New Paltz.

    #2228: New poll: Americans view Supreme Court unfavorably | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 27:30


    We'll examine a new poll that finds a majority have an unfavorable view of The Supreme Court in the wake of its decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on NY's Chief Judge announcing she'll be stepping down before the end of her term. Also, an in-depth interview about what school boards look like after voters went to the polls in May. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Supreme Court.

    #2227: Families of crime victims call for legislation to ensure they are heard before parole decisions | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 27:30


    Family members of violent crime victims gather as officials push for legislation that would require New York state parole boards to fully grasp the impact of an offender’s actions. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the amount of money spent on lobbying returning to pre-pandemic levels. Also, we’ll speak to Lee Maringoff, Director of the Marist Institute of Public Opinion.

    #2226: Gillibrand: Abortion decision will drive November elections | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 27:30


    U.S. Senator Gillibrand gathers with women in Albany to speak out against the Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v Wade, our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week’s primary results, and a conversation about the new rules for horse racing which will impact Saratoga and beyond.

    #2225: New York, Northeast leaders react to Supreme Court gun ruling | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 27:30


    The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down New York’s restrictions on carrying a concealed weapon in public spaces. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock discusses next weeks’ primaries in NY. Also, the governor signs a voting rights package into law. Photo courtesy of Ibro Palic/ Flickr

    #2225: New York, Northeast leaders react to Supreme Court gun ruling | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 27:30


    The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down New York's restrictions on carrying a concealed weapon in public spaces. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock discusses next weeks' primaries in NY. Also, the governor signs a voting rights package into law. Photo courtesy of Ibro Palic/ Flickr

    #2224: Gov. Hochul signs bills to protect abortion rights in NY | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 27:30


    New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed six bills into law to protect abortion rights and support reproductive health care. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week’s primary debate for Governor. Also, county lawmakers want firearm retailers to display warning signs. Photo courtesy of the office of Gov. Hochul.

    #2224: Gov. Hochul signs bills to protect abortion rights in NY | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 27:30


    New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed six bills into law to protect abortion rights and support reproductive health care. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week's primary debate for Governor. Also, county lawmakers want firearm retailers to display warning signs. Photo courtesy of the office of Gov. Hochul.

    #2223: Three weeks after Buffalo mass shooting, Gov. Hochul signs gun bills into law | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 27:30


    Less than a month after the mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs ten gun control bills into law; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on his interview with the Governor this week. Also, a new poll finds Americans would like to raise the age to buy a firearm to 21.

    #2223: Three weeks after Buffalo mass shooting, Gov. Hochul signs gun bills into law | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 27:30


    Less than a month after the mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs ten gun control bills into law; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on his interview with the Governor this week. Also, a new poll finds Americans would like to raise the age to buy a firearm to 21.

    #2222: NYS gun laws and redistricting | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 27:30


    New York Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have agreed on a package of gun control measures; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on why the state’s strict gun laws can’t fully protect New Yorkers from gun violence. Also, a conversation on redistricting with former Democratic Congressman Bill Owens.

    #2222: NYS gun laws and redistricting | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 27:30


    New York Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have agreed on a package of gun control measures; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on why the state's strict gun laws can't fully protect New Yorkers from gun violence. Also, a conversation on redistricting with former Democratic Congressman Bill Owens.

    #2221: NY Gov. Hochul signs Adult Survivors Act | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 27:30


    New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs the Adult Survivors Act into law. Our political observer Alan Chartock on his conversation with Republican gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani. Also, another Starbucks in New York, the first in the Capital Region, elects to unionize. Photo courtesy of Flickr/wadester16.

    #2221: NY Gov. Hochul signs Adult Survivors Act | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 27:30


    New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs the Adult Survivors Act into law. Our political observer Alan Chartock on his conversation with Republican gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani. Also, another Starbucks in New York, the first in the Capital Region, elects to unionize. Photo courtesy of Flickr/wadester16.

    #2220: Buffalo shooting sparks action | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 27:30


    A mass shooting in Buffalo, New York kills 10 people, injures 3 and prompts Governor Kathy Hochul to announce several steps to curb the growing number racially motivated violence; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the politics of the latest mass shooting. Also, Northern New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik finds herself in the national spotlight since the mass shooting.

    #2220: Buffalo shooting sparks action | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 27:30


    A mass shooting in Buffalo, New York kills 10 people, injures 3 and prompts Governor Kathy Hochul to announce several steps to curb the growing number racially motivated violence; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the politics of the latest mass shooting. Also, Northern New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik finds herself in the national spotlight since the mass shooting.

    #2219: Hochul directs $35M to aid abortion providers | The Legislative Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 27:30


    New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s freeing up $35 million for abortion clinics to serve out-of-state patients. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the race for the open 19th Congressional district seat. Also, we’ll talk to Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus who recently returned from a Navy deployment in Ukraine.

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