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State Senator Erik Bottcher and Assembly Member Keith Powers discuss their transition into the State Legislature and budget negotiations.

State Senator Erik Bottcher and Assembly Member Keith Powers, two Manhattan Democrats and former City Council Members, joined the show to discuss their transition into the State Legislature (they were both elected in February special elections), their first state budget negotiations as legislators, how Mayor Mamdani is doing, and more. Bottcher represents the West Side's 47th Senate District while Powers represents the East Side's 74th Assembly District. (Ep 586)

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Host: Max Politics

Guests: Erik Bottcher, Keith Powers

Topics covered

• State Legislature
• Budget Negotiations
• Manhattan Politics
• City Council
• Elections

Keywords

• Erik Bottcher
• Keith Powers
• State Legislature
• budget negotiations
• Manhattan
• City Council
• Mamdani

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Places: Manhattan, West Side, East Side, 47th Senate District, 74th Assembly District

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