In this episode of NY& State Government, we provide a concise overview of how the government of New York State is structured and how it functions. Discover the roles of the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general, and learn about the State Legislature, which is made up of the Senate and Assembly. Get a quick guide to the State Judiciary and the Court of Appeals, and explore the many other departments and agencies that make up New York State's government.
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HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW: https://nynow.wmht.org/blogs/politics/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law-in-new-york/
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THIS EPISODE'S SOURCES:Expert Interviews:
Assm. Patricia Fahy (D) District 109
Hon. Leslie E. Stein (Ret.) Court of Appeals
NYCourts.gov
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/structure.shtml
https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/structure.shtml
NY State Senate Website: https://www.nysenate.gov/branches-government-new-york-state
NY State Division of the Budget: https://www.budget.ny.gov/citizen/structure/index.html
AG Office: https://ag.ny.gov/our-office
City & State NY: https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2022/12/guide-most-powerful-state-legislative-committees/380761/
State Comptroller Website: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/about/about-comptrollers-office
New York NOW Comptroller Article: https://nynow.wmht.org/blogs/politics/new-yorks-state-comptroller-says-corruption-can-be-curbed-heres-how
A Deep Dive into New York’s Policing, Opioid Overdose Crisis
2024 Legislative Session Preview and Mental Health Advocacy
Investigating Eric Adams, Graduation Standards, Housing Vouchers Upstate, Kinship Care
A Deep Dive into New York Governance, Elections, and Housing
State Senate Cannabis Hearing, History of Drug Policy in NYS, the Science of Opioids
Environmental Bond Act, NYS Parks Commissioner
Food Insecurity in the State, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Natasha Pernicka
Assembly Member Mary Beth Walsh, MJ Okma, LGBTQ+ Older New Yorkers
The Legacy of Willowbrook
New York’s Mental Health Crisis & What Can Be Done About It
SUNY Chancellor John King, Youth Mental Health
LT. Gov. Antonio Delgado, Transparency in the State Budget
Future of NY’s Courts, Graduation Standards in New York
Start of the New School Year, The Great New York State Fair, Future of AI
What Are New York’s Climate Goals for a Green Future?
Should New York Ban Wildlife Killing Contests? And an Eye on Health Insurance in NY
Asylum Seekers Upstate Update, NY& Voting
How Will NY Spend $4.2 Billion to Adapt to Climate Change?
Making New York More Accessible for People With Disabilities, NY& Abortion
Bonus Release: All Things Immigration at the New York State Museum
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