The Legislature must reform N.Y. prisons
Nick Encalada-Malinowski, NY Daily News — With multiple delays and policy maneuvering, Gov. Hochul bullied the Legislature into the budget of her liking....
Which bills could pass now that the budget is done?
Austin C. Jefferson / City & State New York — New York finally has a budget, but there is still over a month left to go in the legislative session. State lawmakers covered a lot in the $254 billion spending plan, from public safety to education and housing. But other policy issues still remain on the docket...
Pols eye earned time expansion as deal falls out of N.Y. budget
Kate Lisa / Spectrum News 1 — State lawmakers said sentencing reform will be a top priority in the final weeks of session as a deal to expand earned time credits for incarcerated New Yorkers fell out of the final budget...
12 Issues to Watch in Albany’s Post-Budget Legislative Session
April 20, 2022: Samar Khurshid, Gotham Gazette
With Cuomo ‘Reeling’ During Budget Season, State Lawmakers Are Poised To Take Power
March 2, 2021: Christopher Robbins, Gothamist