CapCon: Chaos at the Capitol, wrongful death bill in budget talks, Tish visits Albany

Plus, the debate over energy affordability heats up and On The Bill looks at a law related to STDs.

Good afternoon — it’s Wednesday, and National Ravioli Day.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024

TODAY’S CAPCON: After two Hochul vetoes, lawmakers change their strategy on the Grieving Families Act; Attorney General Tish James visits Albany; the debate over energy affordability heats up; On The Bill looks at legislation related to the criminalization of STDs.

🔨 Is Tomorrow a Session Day? Yes.

☁️ Tonight’s Weather: Albany: Chance of snow, low 20s New York City: Chance of rain, low 30s. (National Weather Service)

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🗣️ Chaos at the Capitol

✊ It was a very active day at the Capitol, with more than a dozen groups and hundreds of advocates competing for attention from lawmakers, the media, and anyone else who would listen.

That’s not unusual for this time of year. The state budget is due at the end of next week, and everyone wants to get their final word in before a deal is struck.

• Of course, if the budget is late, they may renew those efforts.

Here’s a rundown of what you should know about today’s developments in Albany.

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Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (Dan Clark/Times Union)

📝 After two Hochul vetoes, wrongful death bill included in budget talks

🏛️ For the past two years, the Legislature has approved a bill with near-unanimous support to change wrongful death benefits, but Hochul vetoed it both times.