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Capitol Confidential

Capitol Confidential

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 The Capitol Confidential podcast focuses on the policy, personalities and politics of New York's state government.All rights reserved Political Science Politics & Government
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Episodes
  • What’s wrong with New York’s state budget process

    What’s wrong with New York’s state budget process
    May 15 2025
    New York just approved the latest state budget in 15 years, prompting criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle over how the spending plan comes together each year. Sen. James Skoufis is one of those lawmakers and joins us with his thoughts. Physician-assisted death, also called medical aid in dying by supporters and physician-assisted suicide by opponents, is a top end-of-session bill that’s prompted a lot of questions. We answer them with Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, its sponsor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • High-speed rail in New York and post-budget priorities

    High-speed rail in New York and post-budget priorities
    May 1 2025
    New York has considered building high-speed rail for decades. Gov. George Pataki made a push for it when he was in office but it lost steam. Senate Transportation Chair Jeremy Cooney talks about how New York could get on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • A CapCon Pod Relaunch with State Budget Director Blake Washington

    A CapCon Pod Relaunch with State Budget Director Blake Washington
    Apr 15 2025
    It’s been a while but we’re back. You’ll now start seeing new content from the CapCon podcast in your feeds, starting with this episode. State Budget Director Blake Washington joins us to talk through ongoing negotiations on the state budget, what’s happening behind the scenes and what potential cuts from the federal government will mean down the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins

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