The Capitol Pressroom

09/20/2025

- Some of the top stories from this week.

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08/09/2025

- Some of the top stories from this week.

Follow the link in our bio for the full interviews.

07/26/2025

Millions of working families could face a harder time putting food on the table in New York as the result of policy changes out of Washington D.C., according to No Kid Hungry New York.

No Kid Hungry New York Director Rachel Sabella discusses the fallout in the Empire State from federal cuts and changes to the hunger prevention safety net.

07/25/2025

We talked with the Association of School Business Officials of New York about the challenges facing school districts as they grapple with mid-year funding cuts from the administration.

Public schools have been forced to make hard decisions about programs funded with federal dollars that the Trump administration is looking to claw back.

07/24/2025

For New Yorkers living in a rural community, a physician assistant can be the first and last line of nearby available medical help.

We explore this important work with the New York State Society of PAs.

For rural communities, a physician assistant is the first and last source of available medical care. We talk about this issue with Katie Compagni.

07/21/2025

As Dan Egan prepares to depart Feeding New York State, he says the demand for hunger assistance in New York is worse than when he started six years ago.

Dan Egan, the outgoing head of Feeding New York State, reflects on the demand for food assistance over the last six years.

07/16/2025

A state investment in hands-on training for SUNY Maritime College students is designed to answer the merchant marine workforce demands.

The state has launched a multi-million dollar revolving loan fund to help cover the cost of hands-on training needed for U.S. Coast Guard license.