Chautauqua County Government could be hit with a $4.3 million shortfall this year should New York State move forward with clawing back Medicaid funds. The Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program (E-FMAP) funds are monies from the federal … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Criticizes Level of Spending in 2024 State Budget
State Senator George Borrello criticized the amount of spending proposed in the 2024 State Budget. Borrello said a recent 20% budget increase was blamed on the Pandemic and the influx of monies from the Federal Government, "But here we are a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – February 2, 2023
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell shares his thoughts on Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed 2024 State Budget. … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Goodell Shares Thoughts on 2024 State Budget Proposal
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell wants more fiscal restraint in the state budget than what Governor Hochul has proposed. Kathy Hochul presented her $277 billion spending plan Wednesday that increases spending by $5 billion over the current financial … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Presents $227 Billion State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled her $227 billion state budget for 2024-25. This budget is $5 billion more than the current year, with a 2.4% increase in all spending. Hochul said public safety is her top priority, budgeting $337 … [Read more...]
NYS Sending $475 Million in Tax Relief Checks to Families, Low-Income Individuals
New York State is sending out $475 million in tax relief for families and low-income individuals. The New York Department of Taxation and Finance will soon begin sending direct financial assistance to 1.75 million New Yorkers who received the … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Highlights $125 Million Investment in Early Childhood Education, Childcare
Governor Kathy Hochul is highlighting a $125 million investment in early childhood education as part of the 2023 state budget. The enacted budget uses the investment to expand access to full-day pre-K for four-year-old children, creating … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – April 28, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Senator George Borrello about the 2022-23 New York State Budget, his lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Health Department, and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – April 28, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Assemblyman Andy Goodell on his thoughts about the 2022-23 New York State Budget. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – April 28, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gave his reaction to the 2022-23 New York State Budget and also his opinions about a then-proposed resolution to cap the county's sales tax on motor fuel sales, the increased interest by solar companies in the … [Read more...]
