Among the bills provisions are changes involving the Climate Act, the state’s environmental review process for development and Tier 6 changes.

There’s two weeks left in this year’s legislative session. Here are five things to watch as things wind down at the state Capitol.

We combed through New York's second budget bill so you don’t have to. Here are the 17 most significant parts of the bill.

Here’s what’s in the budget bill that came up for a vote Wednesday, including school aid changes, mayoral control, housing incentives and much more

Frustration over late additions to state budget talks has prompted a new bill that would prevent lawmakers from losing their paychecks past the deadline.

We thought the state budget would be wrapped up by the end of next week. That may no longer be the case, lawmakers said Thursday.

Data centers have been a hot topic in Albany this year but aren’t expected to be part of the state budget. Lawmakers are now prepping their next move.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has yet to nominate new members to the overhauled state Commission of Correction, placing the watchdog entity in limbo.

We have an update on when the nine remaining bills that make up the state budget might make it to the floors of the state Senate and Assembly.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was asked if he believes in climate change and if he would support tariff refund checks. Here’s what the said.

But a vote on the nine remaining budget bills remains in limbo and talks over spending continue.

ICYMI: Gov. Kathy Hochul paid a late-Friday visit to the Legislative Correspondents Association. Here’s what she said.

New York has what lawmakers say is an '“Epstein loophole” in law that allows those who pay for sex to evade sex trafficking charges. Here’s how they want to change that.

Will Hochul and lawmakers still move on overhauling New York’s redistricting process this year? We asked. Here’s what they said.

The controversial packaging extended producer responsibility bill is back — but with several changes advocates called “concessions” to industry opponents.

One of the thorniest subjects in state budget negotiations, auto insurance, could be near a resolution but it doesn’t mean a state budget deal is imminent.

Companies like L’Oréal and Louis Vuitton are uniting against a bill approved by the state Senate this week and poised for passage in the Assembly.

Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie is upset that the governor wields more power than lawmakers in state budget talks. More: tinyurl.com/cu7fam5s

A Democrat challenging Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli faces objections to his effort to get on the ballot and his treasurer has missed state requirements.

President Donald J. Trump has endorsed Anthony Constantino over Assemblyman Robert Smullen in NY-21, bucking his party’s leaders in New York.

A top member of the state Assembly said Monday that lawmakers should amend the state constitution to rebalance the state budget process.

ICYMI: New York’s ban on fracking would be struck down if a new federal lawsuit filed by property owners in Delaware County is successful.

New York's ban on fracking faces challenge from property owners in Delaware County More: tinyurl.com/n28rs32s

These are the bills that received the most lobbying, the top-earning firms and the lawmakers who drew the majority of the efforts by lobbyists. Click the link for an inside look at New York government and politics. ⬇️ tinyurl.com/2yae9mxh

ICYMI: We've got a full list of who's donated to Hochul and Democrats in the state Legislature in the conversation around car insurance.

Hochul accuses state Democrats of being beholden to trial lawyers opposing her car insurance plan. Lawmakers say she’s influenced by insurers and Uber. The feud escalated Tuesday as both sides denied donations are driving decisions. More: tinyurl.com/48fnk3da

Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is Catholic, criticized Trump on Tuesday for feuding with Pope Leo and for posting a now-delated photo of himself in a white robe with a hand on a man’s head.

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants it her way or the highway when it comes to her proposals intended to reduce the cost of car insurance, according to lawmakers.

Hochul is seeking to delay arguments in its appeal of the Climate Act decision that prompted her push for amendments. Here’s why.

New York's budget process is often secretive. Here's how Capitol Confidential's Dan Clark finds answers. Checkout our newsletter: tinyurl.com/5h6snbnx

The New York's DEC didn’t properly apply the state’s environmental review law in promulgating broad regulations, a judge ruled.

Gov. Kathy Hochul rolled out a new initiative to combat auto insurance fraud Wednesday but was interrupted by hecklers — who she then defended. More here: tinyurl.com/2p33fuka

GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman sued New York’s Public Campaign Finance Board after it denied his bid for millions in matching funds.

The later state budget talks drag, the bigger a specific problem grows for Democrats in the state Legislature. (It’s not their pay.)

We asked the companies that lobbied on those measures for information. We didn't get much. More: tinyurl.com/2rrx3nbr

Arrests at the New York Capitol spotlight how immigration and climate protesters are trying to sway budget talks. More: tinyurl.com/y6eb5a8w

With the penny no longer in production, New York lawmakers are moving a bill to give businesses guidance to avoid short-changing customers.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to expand access to child care is missing a key plank that could jeopardize its success, stakeholders say.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democrats in the state Legislature have said for months they want to approve a package of new immigrant protection bills as soon as possible. Despite that desire, negotiations around such a package have languished in recent weeks.

The first of what could be several state budget extenders passed Tuesday with a deal between Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers not expected anytime soon. More: tinyurl.com/4hvknby3

Albany’s mayor, whose office is steps from the Capitol, broke precedent when she tapped a lobbying firm.

New York is defending its permit approval for controversial NESE pipeline.

A state budget deal is not expected to come together before the April 1 deadline or soon after, top lawmakers said Thursday, with two top sticking points.

Lawmakers said they still haven’t seen language from Hochul’s office on her Climate Act amendments, putting negotiations at an impasse.

A major sticking point remains over a package of immigrant protection bills being negotiated between Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature.

The Times Union found hundreds of NY nonprofits that are banned from engaging in elections have made donations to candidates in the last decade. Read the investigation: tinyurl.com/hyatunuh

We asked Gov. Kathy Hochul what she viewed as the top 5 most divisive state budget issues heading into next week’s deadline. Here’s what she said.

Hochul unveils her Climate Act proposals at the ire of environmentalists and lawmakers. It also might mean that the budget is late.

Hospitals in New York say the state budget can cushion a “financial crisis” brought on by federal changes, if they receive enough funding.

The congressman claims a three-year rate hike to gas and electric service delivery will deliver too much profit to the utility company.