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START-UP NY program stalls on reporting results
On April 1, the state faced a deadline to release a report enumerating the results of the START-UP NY program, [which sets up tax-free areas
A Broken Process & Broken Promises
Imagine you are in school, and a teacher hands the class a 1,200-page book and says you have four hours to read it and report
The Consolidation Contradiction
New York State has established itself over time as a nationally recognized leader for red tape, overregulation, and its stifling business climate. So why is
Inaction on Pension Reform is Inexcusable
Last year, taxpayers spent more than 530,000 to fund the pensions of 14 public officials convicted of felonies. Despite failing to uphold their duties to
Getting New York Education Back on Track is Essential
Ensuring children have access to a high-quality education is among the most important duties we have as elected officials. This legislative session, I am renewing
With January upon us, it’s time to look forward to 2015. The beginning of a new year brings with it optimism for what I hope
Protecting Critical Infrastructure Is An Investment In The Future
New York’s roads and bridges give us all a way to connect with each other. They are our way to get to work, to school,
Outlining the Priorities for a Final State Budget
As New York legislative leaders representing both the Assembly and Senate discuss and debate their goals for the upcoming state spending plan, with an April
Liberal Tax Mentality is an Insult to Upstate
As lawmakers engage in the budget-making process, a flurry of policies and proposals are unveiled and considered. The idea of universal pre-kindergarten in New York
Let’s Grow NY’s Economy, Promote Opportunity and Prosperity for All
A recent, important report from the State Budget Crisis Task Force discussed the many fiscal challenges facing state and local governments largely driven by the