The Biden administration says it will convene a conference on hunger, nutrition and health in September — the first such gathering since 1969. The conference has been a top priority for Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern, a Democrat from the 2nd district. In addition to chairing the Rules Committee, McGovern sits on the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight and Department Operations.
We call up WAMC commentator Steven Gottlieb — professor emeritus at Albany Law school and the author of Unfit for Democracy: The Roberts Court...
Democratic Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan says he will run in the forthcoming special election to replace Congressman Antonio Delgado. Delgado, who defeated Ryan...
The New York state budget is due in a week. We break down the stakes and differences with Sam Mellins of New York Focus.