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Mishmash of Policy Adopted and Rejected in 2017 Session
New York state is a difficult state to govern in light of the upstate-down state divide. This divide generally, but not always, translates into differing
State Economic-Development Programs Need Oversight
Albany’s corruption challenges are well-documented and unfortunately the problems have ensnared both the legislative and the executive branches. In November of last year, eight people
We Need to Pass Synthetic-Drug Law Reform, Rules Reform, and Help for Flood Victims
During these last weeks of the 2017 State legislative session, I am pushing for increased penalties for synthetic-drug dealers, legislative ethics and rules reform, oversight
Grants program benefits local artists, community groups
New York state is a leader in the arts put one of the things that our region has traditionally struggled with is obtaining funding to
New state program provides incentives to share services
This year’s state budget contains an incentive for localities to share services through a newly created Countywide Shared Services Tax Savings initiative. While many localities
Time to Reform New York’s Economic-Development Efforts
The 2017 legislative session is underway in Albany. In lieu of a traditional State of the State address to the legislature, Governor Andrew Cuomo made
2016 Brought Some Good News for FitzPatrick, Pension Reform, Infrastructure Dollars to Upstate
Looking back at 2016, there are many accomplishments worth noting and other items that remain on the to-do list. FitzPatrick to remain operational After
Freedom of Information Law Change Prevents Unnecessary Delays
Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed a bill that will reform the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) to potentially speed up obtaining public records. The measure
Mid-Year Report Forecasts Budget Gaps in Upcoming Years
As the year draws to a close, it is time for those in state government to begin thinking about the state budget. Each year, New
Clean Energy Standard Establishes Good Public Policy and Saves Thousands of Jobs
The New York Public Service Commission’s newly adopted Clean Energy Standard is a smart solution to a complex problem. It institutes a good public policy