Jon Campbell

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Governor Hochul, lawmakers struggle to strike NY budget deal

Tuesday, April 05, 2022

Lawmakers approved a short-term extension Monday after failing to reach a broader budget deal. 

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New York is debating bringing back cash bail

Sunday, April 03, 2022

New York policymakers are facing pressure to roll back the changes they made to the state's cash bail system three years ago. Ayesha Rascoe talks with Jon Campbell of WNYC about it.

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Judge tosses NY's redistricted maps, but Democrats hopeful for a stay

Friday, April 01, 2022

An appeals court ruling may allow the maps to be used for the upcoming election. State lawmakers have until April 11 to draw new maps.

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NYS Budget Negotiations Update

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Jon Campbell and Karen DeWitt talk about the status of the negotiations between Gov. Hochul and the leaders of the Assembly and Senate.

Can Anyone Beat Kathy Hochul?

Monday, March 21, 2022

Jon Campbell and Josefa Velásquez talk about the latest polls in New York's 2022 race for governor, and listeners call-in with their top three contenders.

This Week In Politics: NY Republicans using crime spike to motivate voters

Saturday, March 05, 2022

WNYC
Crime was a major topic of conversation at the New York State Republican Convention this week. 

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Lee Zeldin picks up New York GOP nod for governor at convention

Tuesday, March 01, 2022

The state Republican Committee held its nominating convention at the Garden City Hotel on Long Island.

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This week in politics: New York Democrats nominate Governor Hochul

Saturday, February 19, 2022

WNYC
This week, New York Democrats nominated Governor Kathy Hochul for a full term.

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Kathy Hochul makes history (again): Five takeaways from the NY Democratic convention

Thursday, February 17, 2022

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul cruised to the state Democratic Party’s designation for governor on Thursday.

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Mayor Eric Adams pushes his agenda in Albany

Monday, February 14, 2022

Adams had previously been a state senator for seven years. Now, he's pushing an agenda as mayor. 

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Restaurants, liquor stores clash over to-go drinks in NY

Friday, February 11, 2022

Proposals to allow restaurants to offer to-go cocktails have drawn opposition from the liquor store industry in New York. 

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New York is rescinding its COVID mask mandate, but not in schools

Wednesday, February 09, 2022

Governor Kathy Hochul says she will let the state's mask-or-vaccine mandate for businesses lapse, but she's not ready to rescind the school mask mandate. 

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New York Was Supposed To Have "Independent" Redistricting. It Didn't Happen.

Thursday, February 03, 2022

In 2012, New York residents were told the days of partisan gerrymandering were over. But the new process failed this year. 

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New York Democrats To Benefit From Congressional Districts They Drew

Monday, January 31, 2022

Under the Democrats' plan, 22 of the state's 26 congressional districts would lean Democratic. 

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Buffalo Bills Head To Kansas City For NFL's Divisional Round

Sunday, January 23, 2022

WNYC
The Buffalo Bills will play the Kansas City Chiefs for the right to advance to the AFC championship game. 

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This Week In Politics: Governor Hochul's Record Fundraising Haul

Saturday, January 22, 2022

WNYC
New York Governor Kathy Hochul raised nearly $22 million for her campaign since July, a record-breaking amount. 

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Hochul's Budget Plan Paves Way For NYC Casinos, Health Care Worker Bonuses

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

The governor proposed a $216 billion state budget bolstered by federal aid and higher-than-expected tax receipts.

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New York's Eviction Moratorium Expires

Saturday, January 15, 2022

WNYC
New York's eviction moratorium officially expires as of Saturday, January 15.

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The State of New York State

Thursday, January 06, 2022

Recapping Gov. Kathy Hochul's first State of the State.

Governor Hochul Set To Deliver Her First State Of The State Address

Wednesday, January 05, 2022

Gov. Kathy Hochul will deliver her State of the State Address in the Assembly Chamber. WNYC Albany reporter Jon Campbell offers a preview of what the governor is expected to highlight.

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