State Legislature
Lawmakers Raise Doubts About Hochul’s Insurance Proposal
The governor's Uber-backed insurance plan is leaving state lawmakers unsure of its effect on crash victims and high auto premiums.
Gov. Hochul Just Says ‘Way-No’ to Driverless Cabs Across NYS
The governor made the shocking choice to reverse her budget proposal that allowed companies like Waymo to expand throughout the state.
Mamdani Pitches Free Buses (Cheap!) Plus Other Transportation Needs on ‘Tin Cup’ Day in Albany
The mayor gave his former colleagues in state government a glimpse of his thinking on transportation and city operations, and hopes they can send more cash his city's way.
State Pols Could Regulate E-Bikes Despite Not Knowing What They Are
State lawmakers are flirting with the idea of regulating e-bikes as if they were cars, but don't have all the facts.
‘CAR’-Tastrophe: Big Tech is Secretly Behind Hochul’s Auto Insurance Rate Cut Push
Is Uber really interested in a more affordable New York?
Unlicensed Drivers Comprise One-Quarter Of Street Fatalities: Data
Unlicensed drivers are now responsible for one-quarter of road fatalities — and are linked to fatal crashes much more often now than pre-pandemic, a new Streetsblog analysis shows.
Bill Watch: New York Still Needs to Commit to Lowering Vehicle Miles Traveled
The state Legislature could use 2026 as a year to find a solution to reducing the number of cars traveling across the state, but it may be more of the same. The post Bill Watch: New York Still Needs to Commit to Lowering Vehicle Miles Traveled appeared...
Open Session: What We Need to See From Albany in 2026
The new legislative session is a big opportunity for the pols and Gov. Hochul, as well as the advocates pressuring them, to make substantial progress on transportation policy. Will they take it?
Streetsies 2025: The Worst From Albany
Albany had its fair share of screw ups in 2025. Take a gander at the worst to come out of state government this year.
Streetsies 2025: The Best from Albany
It's that time of year again! Albany often disappoints, but state officials got a few things right, we guess...
