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You can find the region's most in-depth look at New York State politics and government each week on The Legislative Gazette. On each program, the award-winning WAMC News Team combines forces to bring you a ...more

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July 09, 2022 00:27:30
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#2227: Families of crime victims call for legislation to ensure they are heard before parole decisions | The Legislative Gazette

Family members of violent crime victims gather as officials push for legislation that would require New York state parole boards to fully grasp the...

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July 02, 2022 00:27:30
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#2226: Gillibrand: Abortion decision will drive November elections | The Legislative Gazette

U.S. Senator Gillibrand gathers with women in Albany to speak out against the Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v Wade, our political observer...

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June 25, 2022 00:27:30
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#2225: New York, Northeast leaders react to Supreme Court gun ruling | The Legislative Gazette

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down New York’s restrictions on carrying a concealed weapon in public spaces. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock...

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June 18, 2022 00:27:30
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#2224: Gov. Hochul signs bills to protect abortion rights in NY | The Legislative Gazette

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed six bills into law to protect abortion rights and support reproductive health care. Our political observer Alan Chartock...

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June 11, 2022 00:27:30
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#2223: Three weeks after Buffalo mass shooting, Gov. Hochul signs gun bills into law | The Legislative Gazette

Less than a month after the mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs ten gun control bills into law;...

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June 04, 2022 00:27:30
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#2222: NYS gun laws and redistricting | The Legislative Gazette

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have agreed on a package of gun control measures; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his...

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