The Energy Bill Crisis No One in Albany Wants to Touch
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Op-Ed Contest Spring 2026
By
Raghav Raj
Raghav Raj is a Government and Economics major at Cornell University from Glenville, New York. He previously interned with the New York State Assembly, where he conducted research on climate and infrastructure legislation, including the NY HEAT Act. At Cornell, he writes for the Cornell Policy Group, the Undergraduate International Law Review, and the Intellectual Property and Ethics Club. He has also worked on voter engagement and public policy initiatives through roles with Common Cause and organizations such as Trees Up Tompkins. Raghav plans to pursue a career in law focused on policy, specifically economic regulation. This summer, he will work as a Risk Management Intern at the New York State Gaming Commission. In his free time, Raghav is an avid Arsenal F.C. and soccer fan who also enjoys pickleball, guitar, hiking, and photography.