2026 Preview: Albany’s Tightrope, Political Shifts, Policy Trends

On this episode of From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell, we kick off the year with a look ahead at the political and policy battles that will define the months to come. Jack O’Donnell, Managing Partner of O’Donnell & Associates, joins us to break down his team’s comprehensive Legislative Preview and share insights on what governing looks like in a fast-shifting election year:• The political tightrope Governor Hochul and state lawmakers are walking as they balance progressive priorities with voters’ affordability concerns• How the 2025 elections — and the rise of a new left-leaning coalition that helped elect NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani — are reshaping New York’s political landscape• A look ahead to the high-stakes congressional midterms, growing factional divides inside both parties, and what that means for governing• The key issues and legislative trends Jack will be watching most closely this year in Albany and WashingtonGive it a listen!