On This Week's Edition -- New York Republicans have nominated Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman to challenge democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul in November. We sit down with Assembly Member Charles Lavine (D - 13th Assembly District, Long Island) to discuss a bill that would grant the state legislature equal power to the executive chamber during the state budget process. Immigration is a prime issue for the governor and state legislature this year! We unpack the proposals on the table amid tensions at the national and federal government levels. After Assembly Leader Will Barclay announced he's stepping down last week, the Republican conference voted to appoint Assembly Member Ed Ra as their new leader.
Full Episode: GOP Nominates Bruce Blakeman to Challenge Hochul, Budget Powers & Immigration Policies
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Full Episode: NY Republican Party Nominates Bruce Blakeman to Challenge Hochul; Equal Powers in the Budget Process + Immigration Focus at the State Capitol
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- New York Republicans have nominated Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman to challenge democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul in November.
- We sit down with Assembly Member Charles Lavine (D - 13th Assembly District, Long Island) to discuss a bill that would grant the state legislature equal power to the executive chamber during the state budget process.
- Immigration is a prime issue for the governor and state legislature this year! We unpack the proposals on the table amid tensions at the national and federal government levels.
- After Assembly Leader Will Barclay announced he's stepping down last week, the Republican conference voted to appoint Assembly Member Ed Ra as their new leader.