Karen DeWitt appears in the following:
Plastic Bag Ban Gaining Momentum In Albany
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
The big question is whether grocery stores will be required to charge a fee for paper bags, which use more energy and water to produce.
This Week in Politics: New York Budget Season - Just as Confrontational as Ever
Saturday, March 16, 2019
It's Dem vs. Dem as New York budget negotiations face an April 1 deadline.
NYS Lawmakers Take on Sexual Harassment in Public Hearing
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
During the first hearing on sexual harassment in 27 years, state lawmakers closely scrutinized Cuomo’s policies and victims told harrowing stories.
New York State Acts to Provide College Aid for Undocumented Immigrants
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
New York's Dream Act, which was first introduced in 2013, previously failed to pass the state Senate, which was controlled by Republicans.
Albany Approves Abortion Rights Bill
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Lawmakers have voted to codify the abortion rights from the U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade into New York law.
Voting Reform Comes to New York
Monday, January 14, 2019
The State Senate and Assembly approved measures Monday to expand the window in which New Yorkers can vote in elections.
NY State Senate Makes History By Electing First African American Woman Leader
Wednesday, January 09, 2019
Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins pledged to secure legislative wins for progressives.
Albany's Old Boys Club Finally Goes Co-ed
Monday, November 26, 2018
A woman will lead one of the chambers of the New York State Legislature for the first time in history.
The News From Albany: Governor's Race 2018, Legalizing Marijuana and More
Thursday, June 21, 2018
WNYC reporter Fred Mogul and New York State Public Radio bureau chief Karen DeWitt recap the last days of Albany's legislative session as the governor's race heats up.
Despite New Harassment Policy, Cuomo Faces Critics on All Sides
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
The governor says a new sexual harassment policy is the strongest in the nation, but he's being attacked from the left and from the right for his handling of gender issues.
State Ethics Commission Clears Cuomo Appointee
Monday, June 11, 2018
A high-level economic development aide had been accused of sexual harassment.
Budget Crunchtime in Albany
Monday, March 26, 2018
Karen DeWitt, Capitol bureau chief for New York State Public Radio and Fred Mogul, WNYC Albany reporter, discuss the latest developments from the budget negotiations in Albany.
Survivors Ask Governor For More Time To Craft Anti-harassment Laws
Friday, March 23, 2018
The women say Cuomo and the legislature should be more transparent about the proposed measures, and seek input from survivors.
Cardinal Dolan Says Key Provision in Child Victims Act Would Be 'Toxic' for the Church
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
The measure includes a lookback window of opportunity for victims of any age to bring their alleged abusers to court. Cardinal Dolan said it targets the Catholic Church.
Democrats in Albany Try to Block Arming Teachers
Monday, March 05, 2018
Democrats in the New York State Senate asked the Republican majority to support a bill banning teachers from having guns in schools. Republicans voted no.
Breaking Down Gov. Cuomo's Budget Proposal
Thursday, January 18, 2018
We break down Governor Cuomo's state budget plan with Karen DeWitt, capitol bureau chief for New York State Public Radio, and Fred Mogul, WNYC Albany reporter.
State Senator Jeff Klein Accused of Forcibly Kissing Staffer
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
The leader of the breakaway faction of Independent Democrats denies the allegation.
SUNY Committee Adopts Controversial Charter School Teaching Standards
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
New regulations would lower the bar for becoming a teacher at SUNY's charter schools — about 150 of which are in New York City.
In Albany, State Assembly of One Comes to Order
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Every three days, Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy calls the New York State Assembly to order in Albany by banging the gavel, even when there is no one else to hear it.
NY Assembly Speaker Takes Life Lessons From Star Trek
Thursday, August 03, 2017
The often reticent Carl Heastie showed a different side of himself when he visited a museum in New York’s North Country that replicates the fictional Starship Enterprise.
