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Members of the Government Law Center team at Albany Law School are trusted sources for national and local media outlets, frequently serving as subject-matter experts on critical legal issues and contributing to public discourse. Government…

On May 26, 2026, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law significant changes to the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The Governor had proposed amending the law through the state budget process earlier this…

Members of the Government Law Center team at Albany Law School are trusted sources for national and local media outlets, frequently serving as subject-matter experts on critical legal issues and contributing to public discourse.  Government…

News & Events at the Government Law Center

The Improving Interbranch Communication Project bridges gaps between New York’s Courts and the state's Executive and Legislative branches.When courts issue interpretations of statutory and/or regulatory text the Government Law Center leverages its…

On April 20, 2026, the Government Law Center at Albany Law School presented the final program of the 2026 Warren M. Anderson ’40 Legislative Series, “Maintaining Access to New York’s Healthcare System in the Face of Federal Uncertainty.” Panelists…

On April 17, 2026, the Government Law Center at Albany Law School and New York State Education Department Office of General Counsel presented a continuing legal education program titled, “The Student Discipline Revolution.”   Presenters Daniel…

The Even-Year Election Law (EYEL) was passed by the New York State Legislature in 2023 and went into effect on January 1, 2025. The law requires that certain local elections take place during even years, aligning the timing of these elections with…

On March 30, 2026, the Government Law Center presented a panel discussion examining the landscape of childcare services and funding across New York State amid state budget negotiations and federal uncertainty. Click to access the video recording:…

On March 18, 2026, the Government Law Center's annual Warren M. Anderson ’40 Legislative Series returned to the Assembly Parlor in the New York State Capitol for a panel discussion featuring leaders in transportation law and policy.Access the video…