Archive - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark

6 things in Hochul's state budget proposal to watch for

And how much statewide candidates raised in the latest filing period.

Jan 16 • Dan Clark

New York lawmakers plot more AI regulations after RAISE Act

And could New York create new counties? A new bill would make it possible.

Jan 15 • Dan Clark

Bruce Blakeman visits the state Capitol to rebut Hochul's 2026 agenda

And environmentalists have a new top priority for this year's legislative session.

Jan 14 • Dan Clark

Early signals from Albany—and how teams are getting ahead

Last week, we kicked off the 2026 legislative session with New York Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins.

Jan 14

What's in Hochul's 2026 State of the State agenda

We went through the 161-page book to save you time.

Jan 13 • Dan Clark

New York lawmakers target utility companies over increased costs

And ending all odd-year elections is still on the table, lawmakers say.

Jan 12

Live demo for policymakers: Get instant alerts when bills change or votes happen

Real-time tools to respond quickly to policy changes

Jan 12

New York's high car insurance costs eyed by Hochul

And U.S. Rep. John Mannion's Republican opponent has suspended his campaign.

Jan 9 • Dan Clark

Hochul, lawmakers push ICE opposition ideas after Minnesota shooting

And a federal judge says John A. Sarcone's appointment as U.S. attorney was unlawful.

Jan 8 • Dan Clark

New York's 2026 legislative session has begun at the state Capitol

And another State of the State proposal from Hochul.

Jan 7 • Dan Clark

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on the 2026 legislative session

Hear about top priorities, political dynamics and what to expect from this year's legislative session.

Jan 7 • Dan Clark

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Hochul teases State of the State protest buffer zones proposal

And New York plans to sue the Trump administration over child care funding.

Jan 6 • Dan Clark

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