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Capitol Confidential New York politics — the good, the bad and the weird. Dan Clark knows how it all works, and what matters to you.

Capitol Confidential is your eyes and ears at the State Capitol, where politicians and newsmakers debate key policy issues that affect you every day. He’s covered the state Legislature, corruption in state government, New York politics, controversial litigation, and more for more than a decade. You’ll get the news you need to know on state government, politics, and policy straight to your inbox each day, with analysis from experts, and more context around top issues across the Empire State.

And can campaign funds be spent on security for candidates and incumbents?
10/01/2025

And can campaign funds be spent on security for candidates and incumbents?

And Hochul is accusing Trump of 'defunding the police' in New York.
09/30/2025

And Hochul is accusing Trump of 'defunding the police' in New York.

And the Public Service Commission is the subject of a state Senate hearing Tuesday.
09/29/2025

And the Public Service Commission is the subject of a state Senate hearing Tuesday.

Also: Cannabis shops are safe from the state's school-distance requirements for now.
09/26/2025

Also: Cannabis shops are safe from the state's school-distance requirements for now.

And cannabis showcase events are finally moving forward.
09/25/2025

And cannabis showcase events are finally moving forward.

And the state is defending the CDPAP contract winner's contact with officials during budget negotiations.
09/24/2025

And the state is defending the CDPAP contract winner's contact with officials during budget negotiations.

And NYSED faces a new lawsuit over its Native American mascot ban.
09/23/2025

And NYSED faces a new lawsuit over its Native American mascot ban.

And Manhattan will not be getting a new casino.
09/22/2025

And Manhattan will not be getting a new casino.

And State Ed's Betty A. Rosa is suing former Budget Director Robert Mujica. Here's why.
09/19/2025

And State Ed's Betty A. Rosa is suing former Budget Director Robert Mujica. Here's why.

09/18/2025

And why a controversial pipeline was endorsed by New York's utility regulator Thursday.

Mark Ruffalo has a thing or two to say about it.
09/18/2025

Mark Ruffalo has a thing or two to say about it.

Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter's journey from the kitchen to the Capitol.
09/18/2025

Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter's journey from the kitchen to the Capitol.

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