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Sen. Savino on Med Mar Poll Numbers
May 16th - 8:55 pm
The latest Siena poll shows that 57 percent of New Yorkers are in favor of legalizing medical marijuana. That’s up from 50 percent two years ago. Senator Diane Savino is the senate sponsor of the bill, and she is optimistic it will eventually be passed, even if it doesn’t get done this session.
Education Panel on School Budgets
May 16th - 8:50 pm
Voters approved 96 percent of state budgets on Tuesday. But that does not mean districts financial troubles are over. Tim Kremer of the NYS School Boards Association, Rick Timbs fo the Statewide School Finance Consortium and Bob Lowry of the NYS Council of School Superintendents break down the vote results.
Anti-Frackers Host Rally and Concert
May 15th - 9:00 pm
The new anti-fracking coalition wanted to make a statement with their debut. So they organized a rally and concert, complete with celebrity guests. Julie Walsh of Frack Action and musician John Mediski explain.
Sen. Rivera on Secure Communities
May 15th - 8:55 pm
New York can no longer opt out of the federal Secure Communities program, which is supposed to help deport undocumented immigrants convicted of felonies. But opponents say immigrants who have not done anything wrong are the ones being sent out of the country. Senator Gustavo Rivera discusses the issue.
Sen. Gianaris on Democrats’ Fight to Regain the Chamber
May 15th - 8:50 pm
Senate Democrats are hoping to win back the majority this fall. And they got some good news on that front recently. Last week, Republican Senator Jim Alesi announced he will not seek re-election, leaving his seat up for grabs. And Monday, a new Siena poll found that more than half of voters would like to see the Democrats control the Senate. Senator Mike Gianaris explains how the party hopes to build on this momentum.
Greenberg Discusses Siena Poll on Cuomo, Legislature
May 14th - 8:56 pm
The latest Siena poll finds that Governor Cuomo’s numbers slipped slightly but remain very high. Meanwhile the Aseembly and Senate reached an all-time high favorability rating. Siena pollster Steve Greenberg breaks down the results.
Sen. Maziarz on Importing Energy
May 14th - 8:55 pm
Senator George Maziarz is working with business groups and labor unions who are concerned about Governor Cuomo’s plan to bring wind power from Canada to New York City. The project is intended to create jobs as well as increase the energy available to downstate. But Maziarz believes it will end up costing the state money and jobs.
Tallon on Education Funding and Testing
May 14th - 8:50 pm
School districts around the state tried to stay under the two-percent property tax cap with this year’s budget proposals. The difference in property values in different districts makes that easier in some places than in others. Former Assemblyman James Tallon, who currently serves on the Board of Regents, discusses what the state can do to help. He also weighs in on the controversy over standardized test questions.
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