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The Legislative Gazette
Fridays, 10:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Saturdays 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.; July-August Sundays, 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

You can find the region's most in-depth look at New York State politics and government each week on The Legislative Gazette. On each program, the award-winning WAMC News team combines forces to bring you a wrap-up of the week's political news, the latest from the legislature, and the stories that will keep you well-informed.

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  • (Airs 02/24/23 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: After the State Senate rejected a governor’s 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, and Congressman Tonko talks with veterans and their families about the Pact Act.
  • (Airs 02/17/23 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: 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 New York Governor Kathy Hochul about her $227 billion dollar budget proposal, and we’ll take you to a panel discussion on addiction and services in Northern New York.
  • (Airs 02/10/23 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: 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 State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli about the Governor’s budget proposal, and Senator Gillibrand announces her dairy policy priorities.
  • (Airs 02/03/23 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: New York Governor 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, and the state senate passes a series of limousine safety measures
  • (Airs 01/28/23 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Governor Hochul says she will push the legislature to further revise the state’s bail laws, our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay about the governor’s controversial move, and we’ll head to the Southern Tier where counties there are deciding how to spend opioid settlement money.
  • (Airs 01/20/23 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: After voting down her choice for next chief judge, Governor Hochul is considering her options, our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with John Kaehny, executive director of Reinvent Albany about government transparency, and two Amazon locations in New York have been cited by the federal government for workplace safety violations.
  • (Airs 01/13/23 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: 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, and we’ll speak with the head of the New York State School Boards Association about Foundation Aid.
  • (Airs 01/06/23 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: 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, and after five years, the World University Games are set to begin in Lake Placid.
  • (Airs 12/30/22 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: As 2022 comes to an end, we’ll take a look at two issues that are dominating state government, our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Westchester County Executive George Latimer about Long Island Congressman-elect George Santos’ extensive fabrications, and we’ll talk to experts about a new plan for the state to make its climate goals.
  • (Airs 12/23/22 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Governor 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, and we’ll take you to Seneca Falls, the inspired location of the movie It’s a Wonderful Life.