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Cuomo's State of the State: Zero Mentions of Transportation
(Andrea Bernstein, Transportation Nation) If you read the prepared text of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address (prepared remarks here), you'll find a mention of transportation...
View ArticleAndrew Cuomo's Hopeful Bad News
Welcome to Politics Bites, where every afternoon at It's a Free Country, we bring you the unmissable quotes from the morning's political conversations on WNYC. Today on The Brian Lehrer Show, Ken...
View ArticleSnow Removal and the State of the State NJ
Bloomberg administration officials were grilled yesterday for hours by the New York City Council about the city's response to last month's blizzard. WNYC reporters Ailsa Chang and Bob Hennelly discuss...
View ArticleChristie Lays Out Budget, Pension, and Education Reform in State of the State
On Tuesday afternoon, beginning his second year in office, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gave his first State of the State address.Expectations are high for Christie, whose name has already been...
View ArticleBroad Strokes and Uphill Battles in Christie's State of the State
Welcome to Politics Bites, where every afternoon at It's a Free Country, we bring you the unmissable quotes from the morning's political conversations on WNYC. Today on The Brian Lehrer Show, Mike...
View ArticleErrol Louis on the State of New York State
Errol Louis, host of NY1’s “Inside City Hall,” joins us to talk about Governor Cuomo’s State of the State address.
View ArticleCuomo Finishes First Year Strong But Biggest Challenges May Lie Ahead
Governor Andrew Cuomo will give his second State of the State address Wednesday afternoon. It will also mark his first full year on the job.So far, judging by his poll numbers and his list of...
View ArticleState of New York State Preview
WNYC reporter Bob Hennelly looks ahead to Governor Andrew Cuomo's speech on the State of the State, and discusses the implications of last night's Iowa results on the local area.
View ArticleTransportation Nation Livechatting Cuomo's State of the State
Want an early peak at the Presidential campaign 2016? Okay, now that we have your attention, join us at 1:30 EST here as join a team live-chatting New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's State of the State...
View ArticleCuomo Calls for Education Commission, But Is Vague on Details
"The lobbyist for the students." That is how the governor of New York, Andrew M. Cuomo, positioned himself on educational matters in 2012.In his State of the State address on Wednesday, the governor...
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New York Governor Cuomo Proposes $15 Billion Infrastructure Plan
UPDATED WITH TRANSCRIPT: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to build, build, build. In his state of the state address Wednesday, he put forth a $15 billion plan to repair roads, bridges, parks,...
View ArticleLate Assemblyman Alex DeCroce Got Governor Chris Christie His Start in Politics
The New Jersey Assemblyman who died at the statehouse Monday night helped Governor Chris Christie get his start in politics nearly two decades ago and was a close friend and mentor, the governor said...
View ArticleThe State of the State of New Jersey
John Mooney, education writer and co-founder of njspotlight.com, reviews the highlights from yesterday's State of the State address by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
View ArticleCuomo To Include Disaster Preparedness Plans in State of the State Address
Governor Cuomo says he intends to propose several recommendations from a disaster preparedness commission in his State of the State message, to help the state better cope with major storms in the...
View ArticleChristie State of the State Focuses on Re-Building
Gov. Chris Christie kicked off his 2013 re-election campaign with a State of the State address that viewed his governorship through his own rosy lens and repeated his campaign mantra that everything...
View ArticleAssessing Christie's 2013 State of State
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gave his annual State of the State address yesterday. WNYC's Bob Hennelly discusses how Christie addressed the policy response to Sandy, and kicked off his 2013...
View ArticleWatch: Gov. Cuomo State of the State Address
Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out an ambitious agenda for 2013, including major gun-control legislation. Watch the speech and read the full prepared remarks.State of the State: NY Rising by caitlinthompson
View ArticleIn State of State, Cuomo Makes Progressive Pivot
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made the case for a progressive policy agenda in his third annual state of the state, pivoting away from issues that have dominated previous state of the state addresses,...
View ArticleBig Ideas
New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney discusses recovery along the state's coast, and whether or not he's planning a gubernatorial run this year. Plus: Eliot Spitzer on AIG's decision not to join...
View ArticleNY State of the State
Yesterday's State of the State address saw New York Governor Andrew Cuomo champion progressive causes like gun control, campaign finance, and women's rights. WNYCreporter Anna Sale discusses the policy...
View ArticleChristie Tries to Steer Conversation Away from Bridgegate in State of the...
In his State of the State Address Tuesday, Governor Christie addressed the G.W. Bridge traffic scandal that has engulfed his inner circle and threatens to undermine his second-term and national...
View ArticleSteve Sweeney: New Jersey State of the State
New Jersey State Senate President Steve Sweeney takes us through New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's State of the State address, and discusses what's ahead for New Jersey in the coming year.Brian...
View ArticleThe 'Likely' Candidate: On the Precipice
It’s been a busy week in the Christie-tracking business. The governor gives his state of the state address, which sounded more like a presidential campaign speech than a policy road map for New Jersey....
View ArticleLive Now: Gov. Cuomo Delivers State of the State Address
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's speech, which he's combining with his budget address, comes after a week in which his administration released a series of initiatives under the banner of the "2015...
View ArticleCuomo Proposes Tying School Aid to Specific Education Reforms
Education was front and center in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget presentation in Albany. His speech was even introduced by a public school teacher.But Cuomo’s education proposals are controversial with the...
View ArticleSpeaker Silver Accused of Taking Over $6M in Bribes and Kickbacks
New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was arrested this morning on corruption charges, following an investigation by US Attorney Preet Bharara. Ben Max, executive editor of Gotham Gazette and...
View ArticleCuomo's 7-Point Plan
Michael Skolnik, political director to Russell Simmons and president of GlobalGrind.com, and Alyssa Aguilera, political director of Vocal-NY, part of the Communities United for Police Reform coalition,...
View ArticleThe State of Your Block
This week, as we hear the president's final State of the Union address and the State of the State report from Governor Cuomo, we want to check in on local stories to hear about what's happening in your...
View ArticleChristie’s State of the State: “I Will Never Stop Fighting for the People Who...
He's fighting an uphill presidential campaign and still losing popularity at home, but Governor Christie reminded the state house – and a national audience – of his considerable gifts as a...
View ArticleChristie Delivers State of the State, Taking Aim at Local and National...
As Chris Christie continues his run for the GOP nomination for president, WNYC and NJPR reporter Matt Katz (the creator of The Christie Tracker) recapped the governor's sixth State of the State...
View ArticleCuomo to Present Progressive Agenda, With Nod to Upstate
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to lay out a largely progressive agenda for the annual State of the State address in Albany on Wednesday — one that tackles issues such as income inequality, poverty, and...
View ArticleGov. Cuomo Outlines “Unprecedented Joint Effort” by State and City
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his sixth State of the State address yesterday, laying out an ambitious plan spanning from ethics reform to raising the minimum wage.On the Brian Lehrer Show...
View ArticleCuomo to Kick Off State of the State Road Trip
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will deliver a state of the state address in New York City today, one of six speeches planned for locations around the state this week.The Democratic governor will deliver...
View ArticleState of the State Preview and Speech
Ben Max, executive editor of Gotham Gazette, previews Governor Cuomo's State of the State speech.And then — in case you missed it — hear New York Governor Andrew Cuomo deliver his annual State of the...
View ArticleCuomo Address: Tactical Roll-out or 'Spaghetti on the Wall'?
A five-point plan to fight hunger. An overhaul of state laws to prevent sexual harassment. A series of proposals to bolster the economy.Over the last two weeks, Governor Andrew Cuomo has made nearly...
View ArticleState of the State: Sen. Stewart-Cousins
Andrea Stewart-Cousins, newly designated incoming State Senate Majority Leader (D-35), responds to the governor's State of the State address and talks about legislative priorities for the new term.Then...
View ArticleMurphy's First State of the State
Sheila Oliver, lieutenant governor of New Jersey and commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, recaps Governor Phil Murphy's State of the State address.
View ArticleThis Week in Politics: A Reality Check on the States of the States
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo both gave their State of the State addresses this week. And the two Democrats served up plenty of optimism for the year ahead.But...
View ArticleThe State of New York State: Legalizing Weed, Green New Deal, Bail Reform
Fred Mogul, WNYC state government and politics reporter, and Anna Gronewold, Politico New York playbook writer based in Albany, recap Governor Cuomo's 2020 State of the State address.
View ArticleGov. Cuomo Delivers State of State; Is Justice Roberts Ready for Impeachment;...
Coming up on today's show:Fred Mogul, WNYC state government and politics reporter, and Anna Gronewold, Politico New York playbook writer based in Albany, recap Governor Cuomo's 2020 State of the State...
View ArticleThis Week in Politics: Albany's 2020 Session Takes Shape
As the 2020 legislative session gets underway in Albany, lawmakers are facing a $6 billion dollar budget gap and an ambitious set of proposals, as laid out by Governor Andrew Cuomo during his State of...
View ArticleWeek Ahead: January 13, 2020
In this week's look ahead: the Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether to overturn the convictions of two former Christie aides sentenced in the Bridgegate scandal. A new law goes into effect this...
View ArticleImpeachment Then & Now; The State of New Jersey; Cecile Richards; Jobs in the...
On today's show:David Gergen, CNN senior political analyst, current professor at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and a former White House adviser to four presidents, talks about the current...
View ArticleThe State of the State of New Jersey; Roz Chast and Patricia Marx; A...
Hear three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them:The State of the State of New Jersey (First) | Couples Advice in Words and Pictures (and Music) (Starts at 30:00) | A...
View ArticleCuomo To Back Election Reforms In Annual Address
Governor Cuomo plans to include a series of election reforms in his annual State of the State address on Monday. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
View ArticleThis Week in Politics: A Big Week in New York
It was quite a week in New York politics. We officially have a new mayor, a new city council speaker, and Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State address. WNYC's senior politics...
View ArticleGov. Hochul's 2024 Priorities
Grace Ashford, New York Times reporter covering New York State politics and government, talks about the proposals Governor Hochul is rolling out ahead of the State of the State address next week,...
View ArticleGov. Hochul's 2024 State of the State
Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, offer analysis of Governor Hochul's "state of the state" speech.
View ArticleThe State of New York State; The NRA on Trial; Changing Higher Ed; Managing...
On today's show:Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, offer analysis of Governor Hochul's "state of the state" speech.A civil lawsuit in New York is underway which alleges...
View ArticleAsk Governor Murphy: January Recap
Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and editor, and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, recaps her conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, where they talked about his "state of...
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