New York state lawmakers were at the capitol briefly this week for an unscheduled session day to pass a second extender for the state budget. State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris spoke with us about his decision to leave the state legislature and his legacy in the upper chamber. Minority and Women Owned Businesses (MWBEs) across the state are sounding the alarm over the loss of federal funding under President Donald Trump's administration. We dive into what New York lawmakers are proposing to help support these businesses.
Full Episode: State Sen. Deputy Majority Leader + MWBEs Federal Funding
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Full Episode: State Sen. Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris Unpacks Tenure in the Legislature; How New York State is helping MWBEs Mitigate Federal Funding Cuts
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- New York state lawmakers were at the capitol briefly this week for an unscheduled session day to pass a second extender for the state budget.
- State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris spoke with us about his decision to leave the state legislature and his legacy in the upper chamber.
- Minority and Women Owned Businesses (MWBEs) across the state are sounding the alarm over the loss of federal funding under President Donald Trump's administration. We dive into what New York lawmakers are proposing to help support these businesses.