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Regents to test format – Times Union

Regents to test format – Times Union.

Sheltered workshops are in midst of a storm

Sheltered workshops are in midst of a storm – Times Union.

Governor shines spotlight on Adirondack Park

Governor shines spotlight on Adirondack Park.

Sales tax hike approved in St. Lawrence, Essex, Clinton, Franklin counties « The In Box

Sales tax hike approved in St. Lawrence, Essex, Clinton, Franklin counties « The In Box.

SENATE PASSES HISTORIC BILLS TO ENSURE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND STOP SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION

From the office of State Senator Betty Little The New York State Senate passed an historic package of bills today that would ensure equal pay for women, strengthen laws against human trafficking, provide greater support and protection for victims of domestic violence, stop sexual harassment, and end discrimination of women in the workplace related to […]

Lawmakers Approve Use of Lever Voting Machines for Fall’s NYC Mayoral Voting – NYTimes.com

Lawmakers Approve Use of Lever Voting Machines for Fall’s Mayoral Voting – NYTimes.com.

Big Adirondack issues – hogs, landswaps – clear legislature « The In Box

Big Adirondack issues – hogs, landswaps – clear legislature « The In Box.

State Senate to act on Public Assistance Integrity Act

From the Office of state Senator Betty Little The New York State Senate will act today on the “Public Assistance Integrity Act,” sponsored by Senator Tom Libous (R-C-I, Binghamton) and cosponsored by Senator Betty Little (R-C-I, Queensbury)  that would help cut down on the flagrant abuse of EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) cards by prohibiting welfare […]

CFA serves as single entry point for applicants to access to up to $760 in economic development funding

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for Round III of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative is now available to businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public. The CFA serves as the single entry point for applicants to access the up to $760 million in economic […]

Adirondack lands, waterfall open up – Times Union

Adirondack lands, waterfall open up – Times Union.

IBM slashes 700 jobs in Dutchess County, site of its chip fab

IBM slashes 700 jobs in Dutchess County, site of its chip fab – The Buzz: Business news.

Rick Perry goes job-hunting in New York – Newsday Editorial

Rick Perry goes job-hunting in New York – Editorial.

NYCO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WINS SECOND PASSAGE IN SENATE

From the Office of State Senator Betty Little A proposed state constitutional amendment that would allow for a land exchange between New York State and NYCO Minerals, Inc. located in Essex County won second passage today in the Senate according to its sponsor, Senator Betty Little. The exchange would enable NYCO to continue its wollastonite mining […]

A Buffalo News Editorial

The Buffalo News: Albany remains a cesspool of corruption. Every year, it seems, elected officials, including members of the Assembly and Senate, are unmasked as thieves, cheats or manipulators gaming the system for their own benefit. They extend from the rank and file to the leaders of each chamber to independently elected officeholders such as former […]

Cuomo bill eyes public-financed elections – Times Union

Cuomo bill eyes public-financed elections – Times Union.

CUNY and SUNY bigs get chauffeurs as tuition soars – NYPOST.com

CUNY and SUNY bigs get chauffeurs as tuition soars – NYPOST.com.

Capitol Confidential » Here’s the Tax-Free NY bill

Capitol Confidential » Here’s the Tax-Free NY bill.

Outstanding audit results for Plattsburgh School District

Please read the audit findings of NYS Comptroller Thomas DeNapoli. These are the best results the Peru Gazette has ever seen! 

What to think about the two percent tax cap on ag land? « The In Box

What to think about the two percent tax cap on ag land? « The In Box.

Assembly bill introduced to bring back lever-operated voting machines – NY Daily News

Assembly bill introduced to bring back lever-operated voting machines – NY Daily News.

Tax-free plan gets a lukewarm reception – Times Union

Tax-free plan gets a lukewarm reception – Times Union.

Cuomo unveils ‘Women’s Equality Agenda’ including proposed controversial abortion bill – NYPOST.com

Cuomo unveils ‘Women’s Equality Agenda’ including proposed controversial abortion bill – NYPOST.com.

Poll Finds Voters Think Silver Should Step Down as Assembly Speaker – NYTimes.com

Poll Finds Voters Think Silver Should Step Down as Assembly Speaker – NYTimes.com.

Empire State Development announces Round III Guidelines; Up to $760 million in economic development resources available in 2013

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the competition guidelines and resources available for Round III of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative. Together with funding from twelve additional New York State agencies, up to $750 million in economic development resources will be available to applicants through the 2013 REDC process. The […]

Conservative Party opposes tax free zones

Capitol Confidential » Conservative Party opposes tax free zones.