As the clock ticks down on Albany’s legislative session, Jack joins us 'From the Lobby' to highlight the key bills still alive—and the debates heating up:🛒 Will supermarkets finally be allowed to sell wine?🚫 Could non-compete clauses be banned?📦 Will NY businesses have a say in a bill charging them fees and requiring a reduction in packaging?🤖Is it time for AI regulation in New York?Plus, the uphill battle in the U.S. Senate to pass its version of the budget and how did the game UNO take such a dark turn? 🎧 Tune in now for the latest policy talk—straight ‘From the Lobby with Jack O'Donnell!’
Our Jack O'Donnell walks us through the week's big stories shaping politics and government:Massive early voting turnout in New York City—what does it mean for the red-hot mayoral race?New polls show Zohran Mamdani with a sizable lead— should we believe the numbers, or expect surprises?The tight New Jersey governor’s race—could it flip?Early signs in the 2026 New York governor’s race: Is Elise Stefanik edging ahead of Kathy Hochul?And the latest on the federal government shutdown, with faint signs of progress as it nears record length.Perspective, predictions, and more, From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell!Listen in!
Jack joins us ‘From the Lobby’ to tackle the hot-buttonpolitical issues everyone’s talking about.This week, Washington is at a standstill. Gridlock over thegovernment shutdown is deepening, and the stakes are getting higher. Jack has the latest on the stalemate.He’ll also break down who came out on top in the second NewYork City Mayoral debate and weighs in on Zohran Mamdani’s decision not to endorse Governor Hochul’s reelection.Plus, with a huge budget deficit looming in NY, will Governor Hochul have to abandon her “affordability” platform, and will NY pause its new gas hookup ban?Give it a listen!
Jack is back with a breakdown of the politics, strategy, and power plays driving the week’s biggest stories—from Washington gridlock to New York City’s campaign trail.The latest on the government shutdown stalemate. Should Democrats trust Republicans to negotiate healthcare subsidies?Back in New York, the mayoral race is heating up fast. With Mayor Adams out, will he throw his support behind Andrew Cuomo? Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa is ramping up fundraising, and changing his image, while Governor Hochul rallies behind progressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani. What would his victory mean for next year’s elections?Plus, New York’s looming multi-billion dollar deficit and how fiscal trouble could shape Hochul’s political future.Give it a listen!
This week on From the Lobby, Jack O’Donnell sorts through the latest government chaos and what it all means. Tensions are rising on Capitol Hill as Republicans and Democrats go head-to-head in public clashes, while President Trump’s wave of firings raises new questions: Are they really moving the needle toward ending the shutdown? Jack breaks down which party has the upper hand in the standoff and what the public really thinks. Has the outcry over the shutdown begun? Plus, a closer look at New York’s deepening budget dilemma, with deficits in the billions. Is there a way out? Tune in for clear insight and smart analysis, straight From the Lobby.Give it a listen!
How do we get the government back open again, and what’s really holding things up in Washington? Jack breaks down the latest funding fight, where healthcare spending is at the center of the standoff, and asks the big question: is this battle worth shutting down the government over?Meanwhile, Trump’s budget ax is swinging again. What could it mean for key programs?And back here in New York, the mayoral race just took another turn. With Eric Adams out, can Andrew Cuomo mount a comeback against Zohran Mamdani, the progressive favorite surging ahead in the polls? And if Mamdani wins, could that actually help Republicans across the state?Jack dives into all that and more, cutting through the noise to make sense of the week’s biggest power moves in politics and government. Listen in!
Jack joins us 'From the Lobby,' as the country braces for an impending shutdown. President Trump has raised the stakes... will that end the showdown with Democrats? Could federal workers face mass firings? Is there any hope that a deal can be reached to fund the government before October 1?Also, high drama in the race for NYC mayor, the latest poll, the bribery factor, and will Mayor Eric Adams exit the race? Plus, how the NYC mayor's race is changing the political landscape in NY and beyond.Give it a listen!
Jack's in the Lobby, delving into the latest political headlines in NY, including Governor Hochul's rising approval ratings and her endorsement with caveats in the NYC mayoral race. Also, the growing tide to increase taxes on the wealthy in NY. Will it become a reality? And, all eyes on Washington as the pressure mounts to pass a deal to keep the government funded. What are the options for Democrats on Capitol Hill and can both sides reach a deadline or is a shutdown inevitable?Tune in here!
This week, Jack tackles the red-hot race for NYC's mayor with the latest polls showing Democrat Zohran Mamdani far ahead of his three rivals. Is it only a matter of time before someone drops out—and will NY's top Democrats ever line up behind the party's nominee? Also, can Governor Hochul block Mamdani's plans to raise the corporate tax and taxes on wealthy New Yorkers? We’ll also look at the fight over a new state law aligning local elections with state and federal races, plus the pressure is on Democrats in Washington. Will they help Republicans keep the government operating?Worth a listen!!
Jack weighs in on lots of big developments in politics and government, including the mad race to replace Congressman Jerry Nadler. Who are the strong contenders, and what are the implications for both state and city politics? Also, Trump's potential influence in the upcoming NYC mayoral race, and the intense pressure Congress faces to fund the government. Who takes the blame if a shutdown can't be avoided?Give it a listen!
Jack is back 'From the Lobby' delving into the complexities of redistricting across the country and in New York. Is California's redistricting plan the best hope for Democrats trying to level the playing field after the GOP redistricting plan is approved in Texas?Plus, the dogfight race for NYC mayor, Governor Hochul's "Don't Mess with a Buffalo Mom" video, and the challenges surrounding the federal budget, with the deadline just weeks away. Brace for more talk of a government shutdown!Give it a listen!
In this week's episode, our Jack O'Donnell dives into the complex issue of reopening New York's redistricting mid-decade after Texas makes similar moves. Join us as he explores the challenges NY faces and how the state is responding. Plus: former Governor Cuomo hits the streets in the campaign for NYC mayor. Can he win? What does Zohran Mamdani have to do to keep the momentum in the race? Also, federal budget roadblocks and Trump's strategy to maintain control of Congress.And, Elise and her Batman belt come through!Give it a listen!
Jack is back with a breakdown of the campaign ramp-ups in the hot races across New York. In this episode of his Monday Morning Minute, he talks:--> How ranked-choice voting has been a game-changer for candidates in NYC--> How Democratic nominee for NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is not taking his primary victory for granted--> Redistricting revisited? Jack says easier said than done!--> A boost to Governor Hochul's reelection campaign?--> The country's deficit and its impact on the federal budget talksPlus, a hot race in Texas attracting a lot of attention!Give it a listen!
Jack is back to unravel the tensions in New York surrounding politics and the financial uncertainty of federal funding cuts, including:The messaging divide between Democrats and Republicans regarding cuts to healthcare and SNAP benefitsWill Governor Hochul use the rainy day fund to manage short-term financial hits?Hochul's improving poll numbersCan Zohran Mamdani win over the NYC business community?The civil war within the Democratic Party for control and directionImpressive campaign finance figures in next year's race for NY governorGive it a listen!
Jack breaks down the big budget blowback in our Monday Morning Minute. How will the GOP tax and spending plan affect New York State, including:>Who is most at risk for losing health insurance in NY?>How much money does NY stand to lose in federal funding, and how can the state fill the budget gap? >The latest on the scramble to stay on the ballot in the red-hot race for NYC mayor>Democrats’ strategy as they kick off the campaign to win back Congress>Proud moment for our client, Alstom, that just landed a great new gig!>The OD&A mascot! Hear about the newest and cutest member of our staff!Give it a listen!
Jack O'Donnell on a wild week in politics... from Congress passing the GOP's big, beautiful bill to the campaign trail!He explains how the GOP won the passage of the massive tax and spending plan and its impact on New York State and the upcoming elections.Also, who has the edge in the NYC mayoral race, and can Congresswoman Elise Stefanik beat Governor Hochul on her home turf?Plus, a proud OD&A effort to address growing gun violence across New York State.Give it a listen!
Jack O'Donnell goes 'From the Lobby' to break down the recent Democratic primary results in New York City, focusing on the stunning victory of Zohram Mamdani over Andrew Cuomo. >How has the victory of a progressive candidate shaken up the status quo? >What impact will NYC Mayor Eric Adams have on the race?>Why is the business community concerned?>Do clothes make the candidate?Also, how to stay on top of the evolving landscape of consumer protection and data privacy legislation in New York.Give it a listen!
Jack wraps up the recent Legislative Session in New York, evaluating its productivity and the significant bills that passed. He delves into environmental legislation, particularly the challenges faced by the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, and the implications of federal budget cuts on state funding. He also covers the political landscape ahead of Primary Day, and the potential GOP candidates for governor.Give it a listen!
The last-minute bill blitz by the NY Legislature tops Monday Morning Minute with our Jack O'Donnell recapping legislation that lawmakers approved, including the nation's first regulations on artificial intelligence, prison reforms, and the creation of a Center for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia.Also, the bills that the Assembly will be considering, Governor Hochul's grilling on Capitol Hill, and the real deadline for the U.S. Senate to come up with its version of the federal budget.Plus, what Jack would be if he weren't a lobbyist and an attaboy for an OD&A Junior Associate!Give it a listen!
Jack is back with the latest on these waning days of the NY Legislature's 2025 session.Which bills are in? Which bills are out? He breaks down the hot issues dominating the debate in Albany.Also, why is there so much party infighting among Democrats and Republicans in NY? Plus, bracing for the federal budget bomb as the U.S. Senate weighs its version of the big, beautiful bill, and a story that is out of this world from our client, the American Museum of Natural History!Got 15 minutes? Worth a listen!