#special-interests

#special-interests

Trump's second presidential transition, led by Susie Wiles, indicates continuity with special interests despite his campaign rhetoric to drain the swamp.

Special interest groups are heavily funding candidates in local Assembly races, illustrating the increasing influence of outside money on elections.

Trump's blunt approach in revealing the relationship between special interests and politicians may have improved transparency in American politics.

Governor Hochul aims to rein in spending, while the Legislature prioritizes maintaining funding for special interests.

Medicaid and school aid are major spending categories, with rising costs and opposition to cuts.

Mayor Adams is standing strong on education policies such as authorizing new charter schools and protecting specialized high schools and gifted-and-talented programs.

Various special interests, including the teachers union, are trying to eliminate mayoral control of NYC schools, but Mayor Adams is pushing back.