On this week's edition of the Albany Update, Jason J. McGuire, executive director at New York Families, is joined by Family Life News Director Bob Price. The two offer their thoughts on the 2025 General Election and where the political parties, New York and the nation may be heading from here.

NewYorkFamilies.org Welcome to this week’s edition of The Albany Update, your source for news on New York State policy and politics from a distinctly Christian perspective.

In this week’s program, we’ve got a timely update concerning assisted suicide legislation that is moving this week in the State Capitol. We’ll tell you where the bill is at and then go in-depth as to why we should all oppose state-sanctioned suicide.

Then, an important argument was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court last week that could impact parental rights when it comes to opting children out of school lessons that parents find objectionable.

NewYorkFamilies.org Welcome to this week’s edition of The Albany Update, your source for news on New York State policy and politics from a distinctly Christian perspective. Jason McGuire, the executive director of New York Families Foundation, is your host.

At New York Families, we envision a state where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families thrive, and life is cherished. In each episode of The Albany Update, Jason delivers insight and analysis about what is happening at the State Capitol in Albany, NY and at our nation’s Capital in Washington, D.C.

In this week’s program, we’ll look at Governor Kathy Hochul’s habitually sagging poll numbers. Those poor numbers may leave her ripe for a gubernatorial challenge in 2026. Then, Jason introduces listeners to a terrible piece of legislation that would provide a tax credit for those relocating to New York to provide or receive an abortion or so-called “gender-affirming care.” Finally, on a more positive note, there is a possibility that a school choice bill could make it through Congress.

In this week's episode of the Albany Update, we'll look at the budget impasse at the statehouse, a Republican effort to address the horrors of human trafficking and a Supreme Court case that could give states more control over Medicaid funding of abortion.

In this week's episode we look at President Donald J. Trump's executive action to restore a sense of sanity to the cultural debate regarding gender identity. Then, in state news, we look at five pro-abortion bills that passed in the State Senate. Finally, Jason tells us about a recent move and offers an organization update. 

Recently, Jason McGuire, Executive Director of New York Families, appeared on WDCX's Neil Boron Live to discuss his opposition to Proposal One, the so-called Equal Rights Amendment. Give this bonus episode a listen before you vote in this very important Election.

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We start the program by looking at a split in the United Methodist Church over the issue of same-sex “marriage.” Then, we look at a swiftly approaching special election in one of New York’s congressional districts. Following that, we’ve got a good veto from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Believe it or not, she did something right in the realm of parental rights. Next up, we cast our vision toward 2024.

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This week, we look back at the 2023 legislative session and take a brief look at what we may soon see in the 2024 session.

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At a time when most New Yorkers still haven’t figured out who their member of Congress is after the last round of redistricting, the New York Court of Appeals has decided that another round of redistricting is in order.

Meanwhile, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act, but it isn’t without its issues, particularly for those who consider themselves social conservatives.

Then, we’ll turn our attention to three updates from the U.S. Supreme Court that should be of interest to listeners.

Finally, we’ll have an update regarding church security to tell you about.

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Congress was roiled last week when two New York House Representatives faced discipline. One was expelled and the other was censured.

Then, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer had a standup moment when he spoke loudly and with clarity against antisemitism, including the anti-Jewish sentiment within segments of the Democratic party.

Next, did you know that there is a New Yorker that has been held hostage by the Taliban for the last year and a half? Today, we’ll tell you how to help bring him home.

After that, how about an encouraging school choice story? Did you know that homsechooling is growing more in New York than almost anywhere else?

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In this week's episode of the Albany Update, we note that many Americans wonder whether the American Dream is still possible.

Then, we look at a troubling story of how the agency charged with protecting New York City children often initiates home inspections and child examinations based on an anonymous call. Almost all these home inspections occur without a search warrant.

While we’re in New York City, let’s talk about a riot at a Queens high school, a riot whose roots may be found in antisemitism and social media.

Then, in a case of out-of-whack priorities, New York felt it necessary to require that the law no longer refer to “feminine hygiene products,” but rather “menstrual products.” We’ll explain why some legislators felt this was a necessary priority.

Finally, Rosalynn Carter, President Jimmy Carter’s wife, passed away. The Carters chose to promote hospice care in their final days. Following his wife's passing, President Carter remains in hospice care himself. As we battle assisted suicide in our state, we appreciate this noble gesture.

In this week’s episode of the Albany Update, we start with good news regarding the fight to protect pro-life people from government harassment.

Pivoting to other pro-life work, we note that November is National Adoption Month.

Then, we must address a troubling ruling regarding New York’s involuntary quarantine rule.

Next, on the heels of New York’s effort to legalize recreational marijuana, some legislators are now hoping to decriminalize hard drugs. Perhaps they should heed the warning that Oregon’s bad drug deal gives the nation.

Finally, our state is considering new high school graduation requirements that would make standardized testing for students nearly obsolete. Can the Excelsior State’s educational results fall much lower than they already are? Without testing, we may never know.

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Thank you for giving this week’s episode of the Albany Update a listen. In this week’s program we report on a children’s book distributor that is selling pornographic materials to kids at school book fairs.

Second, the crazy continues. Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that conceals a convict’s record from people like employers and landlords who might want to know about it.

Next up, the state is considering legalizing casino gambling on mobile devices.

Then, how about some good news? The American Medical Association is holding the line against physician-assisted suicide.

Finally, let’s reflect on that first Thanksgiving and learn a lesson for this week’s holiday in the process.

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In November, Americans set aside a day to honor our veterans, but Governor Kathy Hochul declared thirty days to honor transgenderism. This comes at a time when gender surgeries are already surging in the United States. Our politicians should not be normalizing this dangerous and devastating lie.

Another troubling trend that needs to be discussed is the fact that despite the overturning of Roe, abortions are increasing across America.

After that, we’ll explore where New York’s congressional delegation stands on school choice.

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It’s hard to miss the antisemitism cropping up on college campuses across the country, but in this week’s episode of the Albany Update, we look at the antisemitism occurring on some New York campuses.

Then, despite a marked increase in New Yorkers reaching out for help with gambling addiction since the state legalized mobile sports betting, some legislators are looking to expand mobile gambling to allow for casino table gaming on tablets and other mobile devices.

Next up, legislation that would aid women experiencing a fetal demise has been signed into law. Soon, there will be protocols in hospitals across the state for situations where women lose a child in utero.

Finally, this year’s early voting is over, but Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. Please don’t miss the opportunity to make your choice on this year’s ballot.

Following an embarrassing and frustrating 22-day impasse, the U.S. House of Representatives has elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the 56th speaker of the House. What do we know about Speaker Johnson?

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In this episode of the Albany Update, we’re focused on the fight over the next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The situation is volatile and could change at any moment, but we think it is safe to say that by the time you hear this we still do not have a permanent speaker in the House.

After that, there are a couple of ballot proposals that voters should be aware of prior to early voting starting on Saturday, October 28. We’ll fill you in on the details.

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In this episode of the Albany Update, we discuss the story that has dominated international news, the Israel-Hamas War. Even with Israel still grieving terrorist attacks, it did not take long for antisemites to appear. Sadly, we have seen anti-Jewish demonstrations even here in New York.

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In this week’s episode of the Albany Update, we discuss New York City’s plan to provide chemical abortion pills without even requiring an in-person meeting with a medical professional. With priorities like that, it’s no wonder that a recent report shows that half of City kids can’t even proficiently read or do simple math. 

In state news, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a series of human-trafficking bills into law. 

Then, in federal news, we take note of the fact that too many of New York’s congressional delegation voted to continue funding for LGBT pride celebrations in the U.S. military. Hey, more funding for drag queens and less funding for special forces, who says the Department of Defense has lost its way? 

Finally, a western New York family is suing the state over the death of their disabled relative. If their account is accurate, it’s a tragic story of how the state failed to protect one of the most vulnerable among us. 

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In this week’s episode, we look at a Staten Island judge who is putting a stop to a NYC effort to house asylum-seeking migrants from being housed in a closed Catholic School. Then, New York is poised to expand marijuana operations exponentially, while NYC’s Department of Health is proposing new guidelines for supervised injection sites for those choosing to use harder drugs. After that, it’s good news out of Missouri where some hospitals, following a change in the law, are ending “gender-affirming” mutilating surgeries on minors. Finally, we note that second Republican Presidential Primary Debate.

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