State Sens. John Defrancisco and Dave Valesky on the Campbell Conversations

WRVO | By Grant Reeher

Published January 17, 2016 at 5:38 PM EST

State Sen. Dave Valesky (D-Oneida), left, and Sen. John DeFrancisco (R-Syracuse) speak on the Campbell Conversations

This week on the Campbell Conversations, host Grant Reeher talks with two veteran Syracuse area lawmakers about the upcoming legislative session, and about the governor's influence over the legislature--and what his overall political agenda has been. State Senators John DeFrancisco and Dave Valesky offer contrasting views about the governor's use of executive orders, and the need for legislative reform, but largely agree on what the session is likely to focus on, and share an optimistic view of the state budget being passed on time.

Note: This conversation was recorded before Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his State of the State and Budget address on 1/13/16.

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Grant Reeher

Grant Reeher is a Political Science Professor and Senior Research Associate at the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship. He is also creator, host and program director of “The Campbell Conversations” on WRVO, a weekly regional public affairs program featuring extended in-depth interviews with regional and national writers, politicians, activists, public officials, and business professionals.

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