Colby Hamilton, Writer, WNYC News
Colby Hamilton is a general assignment reporter. He originally joined WNYC as a political blogger. He's a proud graduate of the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
'The Capitol Pressroom' with Susan Arbetter
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 10:33 AM
Today on "The Capitol Pressroom":
Reaction to the Governor's budget address from Majority Leader Dean Skelos.
and
Senator Liz Krueger, ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee
Eric County Republican Senator Pat Gallivan has been pushing an incremental freeze to the local share of Medicaid. We'll hear his thoughts on the Governor's plan.
And how will any shifts from localities to the state be paid for? It's a concern to advocates for long-term care. We speak with Joanne Cunningham of the Home Care Association and Bill Ferris of AARP.
More in:
"The Capitol Pressroom" with Susan Arbetter at 11 am
For show archives, please visit The Capitol Bureau's website here.
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