Legislative Policy

Mar. 28, 2026

Congress Stalls on Bills to Pay Aviation Workers During Shutdowns

Repeated attempts to protect pay for TSA, FAA staff during budget impasses have failed to gain traction

Mar. 27, 2026

New York Lawmakers Push Tax Hike on Wealthy

Debate over taxing the rich emerges as key sticking point in budget talks

Mar. 27, 2026

Sanders and AOC Propose Moratorium on US Data Center Construction

New bill aims to slow AI development and allow for more government oversight

Mar. 25, 2026

New York Faces Challenges in Green Energy Transition

Experts raise concerns over leadership and costs as state moves towards renewable goals

Mar. 22, 2026

NYC Mayor Mamdani's Estate Tax Plan Faces Backlash

Critics warn proposed cuts to exemption could drive wealth out of state

Mar. 22, 2026

GOP Fails to Add Transgender Athlete Ban to Voter ID Bill

Senate Republicans' attempt to attach measures targeting transgender people to unrelated elections legislation falls short.

Mar. 22, 2026

No Solutions, Only Tradeoffs

This is still true when it comes to California climate alarmism and resulting policies.

Mar. 21, 2026

Hochul Admits 'Climate' Law Is Toxic for NY, But Delays Action

Governor seeks to push back deadlines rather than repeal economy-damaging legislation

Mar. 21, 2026

Congress Seeks Trump's Iran War Exit Plan as Conflict Drags On

Lawmakers question costs, objectives as U.S. military casualties mount and allies refuse to help.

Mar. 21, 2026

What Is the Left's Theory of Power?

The constitutional strength of a functional Congress.

Mar. 19, 2026

New York Offers $20M to Support Abortion Services

Funding aims to expand access and support providers across the state.

Mar. 18, 2026

New York Lawmakers Set to Get Higher Salaries

Proposed bill would raise state legislators' pay to $180,000 annually with cost-of-living adjustments

Mar. 17, 2026

Thune 'Pessimistic' About Winning Democratic Support for SAVE Act

Senate Minority Leader says voter registration reform bill faces uphill battle in Congress.

Mar. 16, 2026

New Watchdog Site Tracks Cost of NY Legislation

Business Council of New York State launches website to evaluate financial impact of bills on consumers, workers, and corporations.

Mar. 16, 2026

Sen. Mark Kelly Calls for Gas Tax Relief Amid Rising Prices

Kelly questions how the Iran war benefits Americans struggling with higher living costs

Mar. 16, 2026

Trump's Iran War Offsets Tax Cut Savings

Costs of conflict wipe out benefits of GOP's signature policy

Mar. 16, 2026

NY Trial Lawyers Clash with Hochul Over Car Insurance Reforms

Powerful trial lawyer lobby fights governor's plan to rein in runaway litigation and lower insurance costs

Mar. 16, 2026

GOP Weighs 'Nuking' Filibuster to Pass Trump's SAVE Act

Senate Republicans face uphill battle to pass voting citizenship bill as Democrats threaten filibuster

Mar. 15, 2026

Senate Democrats Oppose SAVE America Act as Republicans Prepare for Floor Vote

Voter-ID legislation backed by Trump faces Democratic resistance ahead of expected Senate vote

Mar. 15, 2026

Republicans Urged to Force Democrats to Filibuster Election Security Bill

The SAVE America Act faces stiff opposition from Democrats in the Senate.