Archive - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark

Auto insurers won't say how much Hochul's proposals would save

I asked the companies that lobbied on those measures for information. I didn't get much.

12 hrs ago • Dan Clark

The future of the penny in New York plotted through new policy

And ICE arrests in New York spiked from November to January, new data shows.

Apr 3 • Dan Clark

What's missing from Hochul's child care plan

And a new Democrat-sponsored bill would delay the electric school bus mandate.

Apr 2 • Dan Clark

How Hochul is holding up new immigrant protections, according to lawmakers

And Blake Washington has an update on top state budget items.

Apr 1 • Dan Clark

March 2026

State budget deal far off as first extender passes

Here are 5 things to know about where budget talks stand.

Mar 31 • Dan Clark, Brendan Lyons, and Timothy Fanning

In unusual move, Albany mayor hires top lobbyist

And we have more details on the budget extender.

Mar 30 • Timothy Fanning, Dan Clark, and Brendan Lyons

Why New York approved a controversial natural gas pipeline

And Hochul and Democrats have reached a three-way deal on a pair of bills.

Mar 27 • Dan Clark

State budget deal not expected next week, top lawmakers say

And New York's medical cannabis regulations are expected to change.

Mar 26 • Dan Clark

Hochul's Climate Act case runs cold absent clarity

And the first state budget bill is poised to pass on Thursday.

Mar 25 • Dan Clark

What's holding up the immigrant protections package in Albany

And Mamdani gets support for an extension of mayoral control of New York City schools.

Mar 24 • Dan Clark

Hochul's top 5 state budget priorities as April 1 deadline looms

And here's when budget extenders are due if negotiations stretch beyond April 1.

Mar 23 • Dan Clark

Hochul's anti-climactic Climate Act amendments arrive

And vote in our poll on when we'll have a state budget deal.

Mar 20 • Dan Clark

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