Dan Clark

Author of the Capitol Confidential newsletter from the Times Union. I've covered government and politics in New York for more than a decade.

CapCon New York

State comptroller candidates' ICE-linked stocks

Jun 12, 2026

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State comptroller candidates' ICE-linked stocks

And 5 final state Senate and Assembly primary races to watch this month.

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CapCon New York

Future of Energy: 5 takeaways from our panel in New York City

Jun 11, 2026

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Future of Energy: 5 takeaways from our panel in New York City

Here's what the experts had to say about the future of energy in New York.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

How New York could move on mental health

Jun 10, 2026

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How New York could move on mental health

And 5 more primaries in the state Legislature to watch ahead of this month's elections.

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CapCon New York

Primary Day Preview: State Assembly and Senate races to watch

Jun 9, 2026

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Primary Day Preview: State Assembly and Senate races to watch

And three bills lawmakers passed that Hochul will have to consider by January.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

2026 Session Scorecard: Who passed the most bills at the state Capitol

Jun 8, 2026

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2026 Session Scorecard: Who passed the most bills at the state Capitol

And Hochul signs 12 bills, including a measure on proposed constitutional amendments.

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CapCon New York

End of session: 8 big bills that passed both chambers

Jun 5, 2026

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End of session: 8 big bills that passed both chambers

And two bills that didn't pass after lawmakers thought they had momentum

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CapCon New York

Democrats make last-minute move on even-year elections amendment

Jun 4, 2026

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Democrats make last-minute move on even-year elections amendment

And lawmakers eye chapter amendments as hundreds of bills pass both chambers.

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CapCon New York

5 big bills already passed and what's ahead as session ends

Jun 3, 2026

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5 big bills already passed and what's ahead as session ends

And the judicial redistricting bill is out. Here are the details on what would change.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

Data centers deal reached, packaging bill paused

Jun 2, 2026

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Data centers deal reached, packaging bill paused

And the redistricting amendment is out — with a twist.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

Last week of session: What New York lawmakers are moving

Jun 1, 2026

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Last week of session: What New York lawmakers are moving

That includes a change in their redistricting strategy from what we thought last week.

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CapCon New York

Judicial redistricting revived in end of session agenda

May 29, 2026

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Judicial redistricting revived in end of session agenda

Plus: Pepper spray, plug-in solar, and domestic violence bills clear both chambers.

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CapCon New York

8 bills to watch in New York now that the budget is done

May 28, 2026

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8 bills to watch in New York now that the budget is done

And Bruce Blakeman notches another win in court on his campaign funds.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

Inside the final state budget bills: Medicaid changes, tax benefits and revenue raisers

May 27, 2026

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Inside the final state budget bills: Medicaid changes, tax benefits and revenue raisers

Here are 26 parts of the remaining budget bills you'll want to read about.

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CapCon New York

Utility oversight, Climate Act, SEQRA: What's in the third budget bill

May 26, 2026

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Utility oversight, Climate Act, SEQRA: What's in the third budget bill

The bill also includes a lot more, like super-speeders and protections at houses of worship.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

5 things to watch as session ends in Albany

May 22, 2026

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5 things to watch as session ends in Albany

Plus: A deal on Tier 6 has been struck, and the comptroller debate went off the rails.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

Lawmakers take up second budget bill. Here's what's in it.

May 21, 2026

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Lawmakers take up second budget bill. Here's what's in it.

Immigrant protections, auto insurance changes, city charter changes and more are inside.

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CapCon New York

State budget voting begins! Here's what's in the first bill.

May 20, 2026

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State budget voting begins! Here's what's in the first bill.

What's inside the Education, Labor, Housing and Family Assistance state budget bill printed Wednesday.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

Lawmaker pay pause prompts new budget battle bill

May 19, 2026

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Lawmaker pay pause prompts new budget battle bill

And an update on the timing of a state budget vote.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

'Ambitious' for state budget vote to begin this week, Gianaris says

May 18, 2026

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'Ambitious' for state budget vote to begin this week, Gianaris says

And another strike to a state gun law on concealed carry.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

New York's age cap for judges could be struck down 157 years later

May 15, 2026

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New York's age cap for judges could be struck down 157 years later

And the packaging reduction and health data privacy bills are moving next week.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

'Very slim' chance state budget ends next week, Gianaris says

May 14, 2026

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'Very slim' chance state budget ends next week, Gianaris says

And multiple redistricting measures could pass before session ends in June.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

Data center package plotted as post-budget priority

May 13, 2026

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Data center package plotted as post-budget priority

And how many (and which) bills have already passed both chambers this year.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

New York's prisons watchdog missing members from Hochul

May 12, 2026

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New York's prisons watchdog missing members from Hochul

And Blakeman has won his case in pursuit of public matching funds.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

May 11, 2026

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No state budget vote expected this week

And Hochul explains what happened with her budget announcement last week.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

Pay-to-play questions resurface around NY pension fund

May 8, 2026

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Pay-to-play questions resurface around NY pension fund

And the Health Department's backlog is impacting New Yorkers

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