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Full Episode: Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act

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For years, environmental advocates and lawmakers have been pushing for a measure that would aim to reduce plastic waste in the state called the packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act. We dive into the latest updates with the bill and the support around it. SUNY Chancellor John B. King joins us to discuss higher education state funding. The SUNY Board of Trustees estimates about $10 billion over the next five years is needed to address critical maintenance needs for campuses across the state.

Full Episode: SUNY Chancellor on Higher Education Funding, The Latest on the Push to Pass the Packaging Reduction Act Passed at the State Capitol

On This Week's Edition

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  • For years, environmental advocates and lawmakers have been pushing for a measure that would aim to reduce plastic waste in the state called the packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act. We dive into the latest updates with the bill and the support around it.
  • SUNY Chancellor John B. King joins us to discuss higher education state funding. The SUNY Board of Trustees estimates about $10 billion over the next five years is needed to address critical maintenance needs for campuses across the state.