New York State Budget

(Airs 06/26/25 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday about this week’s headlines in New York state government and politics.

(Airs 05/29/25 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with New York State Senator Liz Krueger about the new $254 billion state budget, the issues of involuntary commitment and discovery, and the potential impact of threatened cuts from Washington D.C. on the state.

(Airs 05/22/25 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli about the new $254 billion state budget, the threat of major cuts from Washington D.C. and the potential impact on the state, and much more.

For the perspective of the New York League of Conservation Voters, WAMC’s Lucas Willard spoke with the non-profit’s policy director, Patrick McClellan.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a plan to roll back a series of landmark clean water regulations.

(Airs 05/16/25 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls on New Yorkers and all Americans to protect the federal food program SNAP, we’ll track federal funding cuts impacting rural, Northern NY, and State lawmakers are taking a fresh look at food regulations.

State and health leaders met at Samaritan Hospital in Troy Thursday to discuss investments in this year’s New York state budget. And a warning to readers, this story refers to sensitive topics.

(Airs 05/15/25 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with New York State Assembly Republican Minority Leader William Barclay about the newly passed $254 billion dollar state budget and why he thinks the price tag is too high, the impact of federal cuts on New York, Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik exploring a run for Governor, and much more.

The state budget signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul last week includes investments to build and preserve homes and expand infrastructure, as well as legislation intended to help first-time homebuyers enter a challenging market.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a $254 billion state budget last week.