Sen. Samra Brouk on the 2026-2027 NYS budget; the state of Black maternal health
We’re joined by Senator Samra Brouk. It’s the latest in our series of conversations about New York’s 2026-2027 budget. The senator discusses a number of budget items, including funding for childcare and maternal health. Then, we are joined by a local clinician and a local doula, who weigh in on the state of Black maternal health. Our guests: Sen. Samra Brouk, District 55 Phyllis Sharp, certified doula and owner of Royalty Birth Services Tracy Renee Webber, DNP, director of the Midwifery Division at the University of Rochester Medical Center ---Connections is supported by listeners like you…
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