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In today’s CapCon, a trade group representing online sports betting platforms dumped hundreds of thousands of dollars into a super PAC in support of Gov. Kathy Hochul as her administration seeks to kill its competition.
Then, the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three kids while she experienced postpartum psychosis, has inspired legislation. (New Bills of Note)
Later, Hochul will soon have to decide if the state should bolster its right to repair laws with new requirements intended to reduce e-waste. (On The Bill)
And Hochul signed three bills Wednesday in a labor-related private reception. Here’s a look at each of the new laws. (Capitol Count)
Plus: Uber is spending $1 million on a tranche of ads in support of Hochul’s campaign for governor and two New York Republicans are slated to speak at the party’s midterm convention tonight and tomorrow. (Campaign Corner)
Names in today’s CapCon: Kathy Hochul, Lindsay Clancy, Bruce Blakeman, Donald J. Trump, Mike LiPetri, Tom Suozzi, Mike Lawler, Cait Conley, Leroy Comrie, Robert Carroll, Keith Powers, Cordell Cleare
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