Archive - Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark

No state budget deal until Monday at the earliest, lawmakers say

Stewart-Cousins and Heastie met with Hochul Thursday afternoon.

6 hrs ago •

Why involuntary commitment is more complicated than Hochul's proposal

Incident review panels, discharge plans and Daniel's Law are all wrapped up in the issue.

Apr 23 •

State budget not expected to pass this week, lawmakers say

Plus: The top lobbying firms of January and February, Hochul's poll numbers rise and more.

Apr 22 •

No, the state budget isn't done. Hochul says it needs a 'tush push'

Schumer to force vote on tariffs, New York could revert to a "donor state," This Week in New York History and more.

Apr 21 •

'A cry for help': NY health panel urges nursing home help in state budget

And a new bill would create a state securities whistleblower program.

Apr 18 •

State budget deal realistic next week, lawmakers say as sixth extender passes

And swastikas were affixed to the State Republican Party's headquarters in Albany.

Apr 17 •

No deal on discovery in state budget just yet, Hochul says

And a former Assembly staffer is suing over alleged sexual harassment from her former boss.

Apr 16 •

The state budget logjam might have broken Tuesday

There's a 'framework' on pretrial criminal discovery on the table.

Apr 15 •

A CapCon Pod Relaunch with State Budget Director Blake Washington

It’s been a while but we’re back. You’ll now start seeing new content from the CapCon podcast in your feeds, starting with this episode.

Apr 15 •

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No state budget breakthrough ahead of fifth extender

The CapCon podcast is back, starting with State Budget Director Blake Washington.

Apr 14 •

Mike Lawler's decision on a run for governor in 2026 is coming soon(ish)

And New York barely used the medical equipment stockpiled during the pandemic, a new audit found Friday.

Apr 11 •

Hochul defends late state budget: 'Good things happen in April'

And new discovery language was introduced Thursday outside of budget talks.

Apr 10 •

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