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By Pat Bradley

Albany, NY – Students enrolled at State University of New York colleges could see their tuition formula changed. Once a SUNY-wide increase is imposed this fall, a proposed new system would only hike rates for incoming freshmen. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Allison Dunne

Albany, NY – The American Lung Association has issued, from state to state, report cards on programs to control smoking. Grading for New York runs the gamut -from "A" to "F". New York's failing grade comes in one of the four categories - funding; and it's an area in which many states did poorly. WAMC's Allison Dunne has more.

By Pat Bradley

Montpelier, VT – Vermont Governor James Douglas was sworn into his 2nd term and gave his inaugural speech Thursday afternoon. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has highlights and reaction.

By Eesha Williams

Montpelier, VT – Corruption in Congress has been making headlines this week. But state legislatures aren't immune to ethics problems, either. WAMC's Eesha Williams reports.

By Pat Bradley

Burlington, VT – Former Clinton aide Harold Ickes and former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk have decided not to run for chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Both were considered major challengers to the candidacy of former Vermont Governor Howard Dean.
WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley reports.

By Allison Dunne

Kingston, NY – New York Governor George Pataki was not expected to dedicate considerable time in his state-of-the-state address to the environment. Yet some were hoping to have heard more about future initiatives, especially when it comes to the state's Department of Environmental Conservation. Now, they say, they will pin their hopes on the budget. More from WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne.

By Eesha Williams

Northampton, MA – People who were wrongfully convicted of a crime in Massachusetts can now sue the state for up to $500,000 if they spent more than a year in prison. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Eesha Williams has more.

By Karen Dewitt

Albany, NY – Governor George Pataki delivered his 11th State of the State message Wednesday, and said he'd continue to build on his accomplishments during his ten years in office. The governor made no mention of the
state's $6 billion dollar budget deficit, but said he'll work to cut Medicaid spending and reform lobbying practices before his own administration. WAMC's Capitol Correspondent Karen Dewitt reports.

By Allison Dunne

Kingston, NY – State legislators from the Hudson Valley are weighing in on today's state-of-the-state speech from New York Governor George Pataki. As WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne reports, the first mention of the Hudson Valley came just more than thirty minutes into the hour-and-fifteen-minute speech.

By Av Harris

Hartford, CT – Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell gave her state of the state address today as lawmakers opened this year's legislative session. WAMC's Connecticut Correspondent Av Harris has more.