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What to do About the Upstate Economy?
A few weeks ago, the governor proposed what he is dubbing the Tax-Free NY Program. Understanding that his success as governor greatly depends on whether
Budget Misses Opportunity to Move State Ahead
The 2013-14 New York State budget passed with total spending at $141.2 billion. Overall, we missed our opportunity to create a better state and left
State Mandates Revealed as Tax Cap Works
In the last state legislative session, we passed a property-tax cap. Largely, municipalities and school districts have stuck to the tax cap. According to a
Legislation expands foreign trade zone to create jobs, investment in CNY
I was pleased to co-sponsor legislation that aims to draw more businesses to Central New York. In March, the New York Assembly unanimously passed legislation
Governor’s Budget Reforms Medicaid, Pension System, Boosts Education Aid Some
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed his executive budget recently. Overall, it’s a good start that addresses contentious issues and has the taxpayers in mind. It keeps
Stage set for new legislative year, but will Albany deliver?
It was good to be back in the State capitol recently and embark on this legislative year. The first week included the annual State of
State Encourages Job Creation with Excelsior Program, Entrepreneur Resources
Our economy has seen thousands of manufacturing jobs disappear in recent history, and the jobs, sadly, continue to disappear. Most recently in Fulton, Birdseye, a