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Let Full Legislature Decide on Education
The second biggest budget item in the state budget is education, which is right behind health care. Last year, the state spent $22.3 billion on education. In 2012, combined with the local and federal share of education, New Yorkers spent $58.4 billion on public education. That’s up 56 percent over combined spending in 2002. This […]
Will Rogers said that when Congress makes a law, it’s a joke. And when it makes a joke, it’s a law. These days, when the president makes a budget it’s a joke. Because Congress won’t even read it. I don’t blame Congress. For a simple reason — the economy struggles big time. Yet the
CNY Regional Economic Development Council Named a Top Performer
On Dec. 11, Central New York has named a top performer in the state’s competitive Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) process, and awarded $80.2 million for 85 projects that will have a direct impact on our region. By demonstrating a best-in-class track record for leveraging investment, providing a strong return on investment, and successfully completing
Single-Payer Health Care is a Bad Idea for New York
Since the passage of Obamacare, polling consistently has shown that it is a very unpopular program with the American people. Indeed, as has recently been reported, MIT economist Jonathan Gruber — one of the so-called architects of Obamacare — was recorded as saying that the law passed Congress because of the stupidity of the American
It is fashionable these days to speak about “teachable moments.” The crisis du jour often becomes one. Well, there is a teachable moment emanating from the White House that is powerful. It is curious. Like any good teaching, it can open the eyes of people in any number of situations. The teachable moment is that
Federal School-Lunch Changes Cost our Schools
School-lunch purchases are on the decline. According to the New York School Nutrition Association, more than 19 million fewer meals across the state were sold during the 2012-13 school year than the year before. In the 2011-12 school year, 94 million meals were sold in our state’s schools, but in 2012-13 only 75 million were
Oneida County has its act together
Three cheers to Oneida County Executive Anthony J. (Tony) Picente, Jr., who is acting as the catalyst to turn the Mohawk Valley into the next technology hub. Last year, he initiated his “Vision 2020” project to build on the golden opportunity presented by New York state’s investment in the Marcy campus. In his words: “We’re
State doesn’t need a duplicative weather-detection system
Snowfall totals that came with the historic snowstorm in November made national headlines. Erie and Wyoming counties reported 80 inches of snow. Parts of Jefferson, Lewis, and Oswego counties reported more than 30 inches and as many as 50 inches. Unfortunately, 13 deaths have been attributed to the storm. Following the storm’s wake, Governor Andrew
Shop Small Business Saturday and Every Day
As we count down the days until the holiday season begins, many of us are planning our shopping strategy to make sure we get our loved ones those special gifts. I know many people may be focused on Black Friday, but please remember that the very next day is Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29. The
You can tell your grandkids you lived in historic times. You witnessed key turning points for billions of people. One is the energy revolution. Maybe you hate fossil fuels. Maybe you love them. Whatever, you cannot escape reality. New drilling techniques have dramatically increased supplies of oil and gas. The techniques have vaulted America to
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