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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 9 MIN

4/20/26: Missing funding for prison oversight

from Story of the Day · host NCPR News

(Apr 20, 2026) Last year, Gov. Hochul delivered funding for new independent oversight of conditions in state prisons. But the money is gone from this year's budget, and the prison watchdog group says it will have to cut staff and downsize efforts if lawmakers don't act. Also: Volunteer firefighters across New York state are lining up behind Governor Hochul’s push to reform auto insurance.

Last year, Gov. Hochul delivered funding for new independent oversight of conditions in state prisons. But the money is gone from this year's budget, and the prison watchdog group says it will have to cut staff and downsize efforts if lawmakers don't act. Also: Volunteer firefighters across New York state are lining up behind Governor Hochul’s push to reform auto insurance.

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