Longtime Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison is wrapping up his tenure in that role, but he’s staying in public office in the new year. After two terms as mayor, the Republican won November’s election to represent the new 39th district in the New York state Senate. Public safety was a key campaign issue for veteran of the Poughkeepsie police.
We speak with outgoing Mass. state Rep. Smitty Pignatelli, who is leaving the 3rd Berkshire House district after 12 terms.
We break down New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's $252 billion budget proposal with WNYC capitol reporter Jon Campbell.
Stephen Acquario, executive director of the New York State Association Of Counties, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on local government revenues and services.