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Assemblymember Jen Lunsford on the state budget

By Evan Dawson,
Megan Mack
Published May 19, 2023 at 2:53 PM EDT
Jen Lunsford on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 19, 2023
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Jen Lunsford on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 19, 2023
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We continue our series of conversations with local state leaders about New York’s 2023-2024 budget. This hour, we’re joined by Assemblymember Jen Lunsford. She’ll address a number of issues, including childcare, housing, climate action, and bail reform. Our guest:

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Evan Dawson
Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
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Megan Mack
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
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