On the Legislative Gazette this week: Senator Malcolm Smith, New York City Councilman Dan Halloran and four others are arrested in an alleged plot to rig the New York City mayor's race, Alan Chartock shares thoughts on the latest political scandal, new legislation is being introduced to increase maple sugar production across the state, and other stories.
Alan Chartock speaks with Albany County District Attorney David Soares. They discuss the effectiveness of the Moreland Act Commission, rooting out political corruption, guns, and the progressive political coalition rising in Albany.
David Guistina speaks with New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef from New York's 95th Assembly District. They discuss concerns over a government shutdown, property tax cap, the upstate economy, public campaign finance, political corruption, and the Vito Lopez scandal.
Alan Chartock speaks with New York Daily News Albany Bureau Chief Ken Lovett. They discuss the progress of the Moreland Act Commission, power struggles in the legislature, and William Rapfogel and Metropolitan Council scandal.
Alan Chartock speaks with New York Daily News Albany Bureau Chief Ken Lovett. They discuss the Moreland Act Commission investigations, ethics reform, state income tax, and other issues.
Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. They discuss the JPMorgan Chase suit and settlement, public corruption investigations, and other issues.
Alan Chartock and New York State Senator Liz Krueger discuss the Senate coalition, anti-corruption efforts, elections, casinos, and Empire Zone tax credits.
Alan Chartock interviews Albany Times Union State Editor and New York Now Co-Host Casey Seiler. They discuss information disclosure for public officials, campaign finance, and public corruption.
Alan Chartock interviews Liz Benjamin, Host of YNN's Capital Tonight program. They discuss Cuomo's Women's Equality Act, cleaning up political corruption, campaign financing, and prospective candidates in upcoming elections.
Alan Chartock interviews Lawrence Norden, Deputy Director of the Brennan Center's Democracy Program. They discuss campaign finance, corruption in state government, the Moreland Act Commission, and other issues.