Blogs:
Karen DeWitt appears in the following:
How the State Legislature is Responding to Hochul's Congestion Pricing "Pause"
Monday, June 10, 2024
NYS Sen. Liz Krueger reacts to the Governor's "pause" of congestion pricing, then reporter Karen DeWitt discusses the fallout and looks back at her career covering Albany.
30 Issues: Abortion and the NYS Governor's Race
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
How have issues surrounding abortion policy been brought into the NY State Governor's race?
NYS Budget Negotiations Update
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Jon Campbell and Karen DeWitt talk about the status of the negotiations between Gov. Hochul and the leaders of the Assembly and Senate.
The Cuomo Family Legacy
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Discussing Gov. Cuomo's family legacy amid the news of his resignation.
In Barely A Year, Gov. Cuomo Went From A Pandemic Hero To A Political Pariah
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was under intense pressure to step down after the state attorney general released an exhaustive report detailing multiple allegations of sexual harassment.
Kathy Hochul Will Soon Become New York's Governor — Here's How She Differs From Cuomo
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
With the resignation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to become the first woman governor of New York state.
What Comes Next for Cuomo
Wednesday, August 04, 2021
What comes next for Governor Cuomo following the findings in the Attorney General's investigation that he sexually harassed multiple women.
Where Things Stand as Albany Wraps Up
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Karen DeWitt joins to discuss what bills will pass through this state legislative session.
The Most Contentious Issues in Albany's Budget Negotiations
Monday, March 29, 2021
Taxing the rich, and COVID relief for renters and undocumented immigrants.
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Apologizes For Comments Amid Sexual Harassment Claims
Monday, March 01, 2021
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo agreed to an independent investigation of allegations by former staffers of sexual harassment, amid mounting criticism of his leadership style and handling of the pandemic.
New York Has Lost A Greater Share Of Revenue Than Most States Due To COVID-19
Monday, August 03, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in New York.
The New York State Budget 2020
Thursday, April 02, 2020
Karen Dewitt and Ben Max talk about this year's state budget as the deadline hit in the middle of the pandemic.
This Week in Politics: Budgeting During a Pandemic
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Gov. Cuomo and the New York legislature face a budget deadline as the COVID-19 pandemic demands full attention and drains the state's finances.
NY State Budget Priorities Change After Coronavirus
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Lawmakers reassess priorities as the virus outbreak affects revenues
This Week in Politics: Cuomo's Veto Pen
Friday, December 27, 2019
The Governor has used the end of the year to catch up on some of the remaining 935 bills passed by the Democratic legislature in 2019.
Window Opens for Hundreds of Lawsuits by Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
It was an emotional day as hundreds of childhood sexual abuse survivors filed lawsuits in New York courts, now that victims have a year to seek civil action for older cases.
Single-Payer Health Care Gets Its Day In Albany
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
WXXI
The New York State legislature held its first of what's expected to be several hearings on the proposal.
New York Legislature Has A Way To Give Congress Trump's Tax Returns
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
The State Senate and Assembly have approved a bill directing the New York tax department to share income filings with congressional Democrats.
Tenant Advocates Push for Statewide Rent Laws
Thursday, May 09, 2019
With New York City rent laws set to expire next month, some state lawmakers and tenant advocates see an opportunity to advocate for regulations outside of the city.
Two Bills Targeting President Trump Pass the New York State Senate
Thursday, May 09, 2019
Democrats in the state senate say they are "standing up" to President Trump by passing two new bills.