The New York State Legislature passed a $237 billion dollar budget Saturday, two weeks after the 2024-25 budget was due. Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement saying, "This budget agreement represents the most significant improvement in housing … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul, State Leaders Have Preliminary Agreement on State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York legislative leaders have come to a preliminary agreement on the state budget. Hochul's original proposed spending plan $233 billion would increase to $237 billion. However, voting on the plan is not expected … [Read more...]
State Passes Another Budget Extender
The New York State Senate passed another budget extender on Monday to keep the government running through Thursday, April 11. The extender will pay state employees through Tuesday, April 16. The state Assembly had approved the measure over the … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Sends Budget Extender Bill To State Legislature
New York State's budget will be late this year. To be on time, the State Legislature needs to pass the budget and have it signed by Governor Kathy Hochul by March 31. The new fiscal year starts April 1. Hochul released a statement Wednesday … [Read more...]
Jamestown Calling on NYS To Increase Municipal Aid
The City of Jamestown is calling on New York State to increase municipal aid. A resolution has been reviewed by City Council requesting that the state legislature raise AIM funding, which has remain unchanged for the last 15 years. Mayor Kim … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Co-Sponsoring Legislation To Prevent Policy Proposals In State Budget
State Senator George Borrello is co-sponsoring a bipartisan initiative that would prevent policy proposals from being included in the state budget. In the 25 years since the ruling in Silver v. Pataki, which gave the Governor of New York … [Read more...]
NYS Farm Bureau Sets Legislative Priorities
Securing funding for agriculture programs and increasing food access are some of the state legislative priorities for the New York Farm Bureau this year. President David Fisher said the first priority is securing full funding for dozens of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – February 1, 2024
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell gives his thoughts on the proposed 2025 NYS Budget and his goals for this legislative session. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – January 25, 2024
State Senator George Borrello provides his reactions to the proposed 2025 State Budget. … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget Cuts Foundation Aid Over $400 Million For Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget cuts Foundation Aid to nearly every school district in the state, including Jamestown. According to a press release by the New York State United Teachers, Jamestown Public Schools' Foundation Aid would … [Read more...]
