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Assem. Magnarelli on Mandate Relief Council
Jan 25th - 9:00 pm
The new Mandate Relief Council held its first meeting on Wednesday. Among the councilmembers is Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli, who shares how the meeting went.
Sen. Krueger Talks Redistricting Status
Jan 25th - 8:54 pm
Senator Liz Krueger is still waiting to see what her district will look like after redistricting. But she does not want to wait to change the redistricting process.
Albany Law’s Bonventre Explains SCOTUS Ruling on GPS Tracking
Jan 24th - 9:05 pm
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that in the case of United States v. Jones, using a GPS device to track a suspect did constitute a search. It was a unanimous decision, but with a lot of disagreement about the reasons. Albany Law professor Vin Bonventre explains the ruling and what impact it could have on other cases.
Mayor Brown Talks Economic Development
Jan 24th - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, mayors from around the state testified at the legislative budget hearing on local government. Governor Cuomo’s budget promises one billion dollars for economic development in Buffalo, but there are some strings attached. Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown is still very happy about the proposal.
Rep. Hayworth Talks State of the Union
Jan 24th - 8:55 pm
President Obama’s third State of the Union speech is expected to focus on the economy. That’s something Congresswoman Nan Hayworth wants to hear the president talk about, but she’s not sure she’s going to like what she hears.
Education Advocates Make Case For More Funding
Jan 23rd - 9:00 pm
The state budget increases education funding by 4%, but many advocates say that is still a lot less than it should be – especially for poorer school districts. Alliance for Quality Education Advocacy Director Zakiyah Ansari and NYS School Boards Association Executive Director Tim Kremer discuss.
Gary Johnson Discusses Presidential Bid
Jan 23rd - 9:00 pm
Former Republican New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson is seeking the Libertarian Party’s nomination for president, running on a platform supporting same-sex marriage, the legalization of marijuana, and ending our wars overseas.
Tracey Brooks On Roe v. Wade 39th Anniversary
Jan 23rd - 8:59 pm
Family Planning Advocates of NY President Tracey Brooks discusses the 39th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the agenda she is pushing for this year’s state legislative session.
George Maragos Updates US On Campaign For US Senate
Jan 23rd - 8:58 pm
US Senate Candidate George Maragos updates us on his campaign, discusses Senator Gillibrand’s position on the controversial PIPA bill, and responds to reports that his potential GOP rival Mark Cenendella had a lewd website/blog.
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