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Raising Wages for Inmates Will Raise Eyebrows Across N.Y.
Albany’s pro-criminal crowd is at it again. A bill introduced by Democrats in the Assembly and Senate would give inmates in state prisons a healthy
Attack on Municipalities Coming from Multiple Fronts
It didn’t take long for the assault on local governments to start in Albany this year — not that it has ever truly ended. Gov.
Poverty is Crushing Upstate Communities
Troubling new statistics from the Census Bureau highlight the stark reality of how bad upstate New York’s poverty rates have become. In fact, three upstate
Outmigration is Draining New York’s Valuable Human Resources
Student enrollment in public schools in New York state is down to nearly its lowest point in close to 30 years. The reason for the
New York Business Climate Set to Go from Bad to Worse
New York state consistently ranks at or near the bottom for its oppressive business climate. For people courageous enough to take a risk, invest their
Gov. Cuomo’s Pedestal For Criminals Is Offensive
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a lot of bad habits — ignoring New York’s unbearable taxes, governing with historic levels of secrecy, and chasing headlines at
New York’s Budget Mess is for Us to Fix
New York is facing some harsh realities — out-of-control spending, fleeing tax base, and a toxic business climate. The only way to fix it is
Promotional Spending Adding up for Taxpayers
Anyone who has turned on a television set in recent years has likely seen state-driven advertising, highlighting various outdoor recreational opportunities, attractions and business incentives.
We’re a Long Way from Restoring the Public’s Trust
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently indicated he doesn’t believe the state legislature has the “political will” to pass ethics reform. That assumption is simply untrue, as
Moving Forward on Priority Policies
The final state spending plan left much to be desired, and Albany must now look at the measures needed to fill in the gaps during