Marijuana Legalization Debate, Senate GOP Leader Rob Ortt, NY's Climate Change Shift
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: marijuana could be legalized next year in New York and the chances of that happening are higher than ever. We take a deep dive into the debate on the issue and speak with they key players.
Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt joins us to discuss his party's strategy for making their voice heard in the minority next year, and shares his thoughts on what happened in this year's elections.
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli rolled out a new plan to transition the state's massive public pension fund to a net zero carbon strategy by 2040 - the most ambitious plan in the country. POLITICO's Marie French has details.
And the COVID-19 vaccine is coming to New York. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state is ready.
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Full Episode: Marijuana Legalization, Sen. GOP Leader Ortt,
On this week's edition of New York NOW: marijuana could be legalized next year in New York and the chances of that happening are higher than ever. We take a deep dive into the debate on the issue and speak with they key players.
Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt joins us to discuss his party's strategy for making their voice heard in the minority next year, and shares his thoughts on what happened
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