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Sen. Gallivan on Medicaid Costs
Jan 19th - 8:55 pm
As part of his budget proposal, Governor Cuomo is calling for the state to take over some Medicaid costs from counties. Senator Pat Gallivan has been pushing for a full state takeover, and he says he’d still like to see that.
Sen. Oppenheimer Discusses Final Legislative Session
Jan 18th - 9:05 pm
After 28 years in the State Senate, Suzi Oppenheimer is not planning to seek re-election in the fall. But she still has plenty of things she’d like to get accomplished before she leaves office.
Cox on 2012 Elections
Jan 18th - 9:00 pm
Republicans are still trying to pick their candidate for president. And the state party is still choosing a candidate to go up against Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. But State GOP Chair Ed Cox says he’s confident about both races.
Sen. Libous on Keeping the Senate Majority
Jan 18th - 8:55 pm
Senate Republicans are well ahead of the Democratic counterparts in the fundraising race. But that’s not the only reason Deputy Majority Leader Tom Libous is confident his conference will still be the majority next year.
Sen. Gianaris Talks Fundraising Results
Jan 18th - 8:55 pm
Financial filings for most candidates are now available. And those filings show that Democrats have a big disadvantage in the fight for control of the State Senate. But Sen. Mike Gianaris, who heads the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, is still optimistic.
Sen. DeFrancisco Reacts to Budget Address
Jan 17th - 9:00 pm
Governor Cuomo’s proposed 2012-2013 totals $132.5 billion dollars. And Senator John DeFrancisco, who chairs the Senate finance committee, says overall, he sees a lot of good things in that $132.5 billion.
Megna Discusses Budget Proposal
Jan 17th - 8:55 pm
State Budget Director Robert Megna has high praise for Governor Cuomo’s 2012-2013 executive budget. Megna calls it one of the best he’s seen in more than two decades in state government.
IPP’s Donohue Talks Energy Supply and Demand
Jan 16th - 9:05 pm
Right now, New York has a lot of energy available upstate, and a very high demand downstate. To help bring more electricity downstate, Governor Cuomo is proposing an “energy superhighway” connecting New York with Quebec. Gavin Donohue of the Independent Power Producers discusses that plan.
Lynam on 2012 Budget
Jan 16th - 9:00 pm
Few details are available about Governor Cuomo’s 2012 budget plan. But he has promised a four percent increase in education funding, which is expected to be tied to teacher evaluations. Citizens Budget Commission Vice President Elizabeth Lynam discuses the situation.
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