ALBANY — It doesn’t seems likely that lawmakers in Albany will finalize a state budget by the end of this week. That after several lawmakers expressed optimism that a $132.5 billion spending plan would approved much earlier than the April 1 … [Read more...]
Senate Democrats to Contest New State Senate Districts
ALBANY - Democrats in the state Senate have already come out and said they are filing suit against the state redistricting plan that was approved in a marathon session Wednesday night by lawmakers in Albany. The lawsuit would most likely be a … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Reach Agreements on ‘Everything’ in Marathon Session
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany have reached tentative agreements on pension reform, redistricting, and several other issues. That after members of both the Assembly and Senate rolled up their sleeves, working well into early this morning in an … [Read more...]
State Senate, Assembly Pass 2012-13 Budget Resolutions
ALBANY - It looks like New York State may once again see an on-time budget. Yesterday, the State Senate and Assembly passed their respective budget resolution. and lawmakers are optimistic the two sides can come to an agreement by the end of this … [Read more...]
Senate Republicans Announce Jobs Plan to Benefit Small Businesses
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young – along with several of her colleagues in the Republican-led state Senate – is announcing a new job-creation plan that call for a 20 percent rollback in taxes on small businesses. The 2012 NEW JOBS-NY Job Creation Plan … [Read more...]
