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And an explosive CDPAP hearing has lawmakers irate with several questions unanswered.
08/21/2025

And an explosive CDPAP hearing has lawmakers irate with several questions unanswered.

And the use of AI in mental health care has prompted a new bill.
08/20/2025

And the use of AI in mental health care has prompted a new bill.

And Marc Molinaro warned the MTA that it could lose funding over worker safety risks.
08/19/2025

And Marc Molinaro warned the MTA that it could lose funding over worker safety risks.

Torres said Hochul shouldn't run for reelection last year. Now he has her back.
08/18/2025

Torres said Hochul shouldn't run for reelection last year. Now he has her back.

And homeless folks in Auburn say they were paid to fake campaign contributions to a state Senate candidate.
08/15/2025

And homeless folks in Auburn say they were paid to fake campaign contributions to a state Senate candidate.

Hochul says 'not enough' is being done to contain costs for ratepayers.
08/15/2025

Hochul says 'not enough' is being done to contain costs for ratepayers.

And calls for a special session of the Legislature grew Wednesday.
08/13/2025

And calls for a special session of the Legislature grew Wednesday.

And cannabis shops are being offered another solution to the school distance debacle.
08/12/2025

And cannabis shops are being offered another solution to the school distance debacle.

Debunking claims from Democrats and Republicans on redistricting.
08/12/2025

Debunking claims from Democrats and Republicans on redistricting.

And Hochul defends Tish James after Trump's DOJ sends subpoenas.
08/08/2025

And Hochul defends Tish James after Trump's DOJ sends subpoenas.

And a little-known subsidy to keep kids out of foster care could soon help more people.
08/07/2025

And a little-known subsidy to keep kids out of foster care could soon help more people.

And the Office of Cannabis Management wrote to dispensaries too close to schools Wednesday.
08/07/2025

And the Office of Cannabis Management wrote to dispensaries too close to schools Wednesday.

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