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Only about 50 of the more than 700 school districts in the state have even submitted applications for the money, officials said. Source: Schools don’t ‘tech’ advantage of $2B bond act – NY Daily News

Source: After recession, social service agencies still feel the squeeze | NCPR News

Source: Lawmakers, advocates push for ‘aid in dying’ bill – Capitol Confidential

But the Business Council of New York State says its top priority has yet to be addressed Source: Biz group pleased, labor upset with Cuomo’s reforms to workers’ comp | Crain’s New York Business

Source: Bharara: Not enough evidence to bring charges after Moreland Commission shutdown – Capitol Confidential

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers on Wednesday kicked off their 2016 session, which is expected to be dominated by debates over government corruption, education funding and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. While the Senate’s Republican majority will be an obstacle, Heastie told The […]

Cuomo, Heastie, Flanagan promise action on deal that fell through Source: Lawmakers promise, again, to seize felons’ pensions | POLITICO

Federal prosecutors successfully proved to a jury that former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver of Manhattan took millions in bribes and kickbacks disguised as legal fees. The annual disclosure forms legislators are required to submit to the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics only asks the elected officials to provide income ranges, not specific dollar amounts, […]

Cuomo Gets Timely New York Budget but Pays Price – NYTimes.com.

Cuomo official lays out surplus plan | Capital New York.

State’s legislators speak out against possibility of closing Pre-emptive strike aims to save base – Times Union.

Oil train foes rally – Times Union.

The people most in the know analyze the financial challenges facing NYS schools. The report was issued in January 2104, but it’s still very relevant. School District Insolvency by the NYS Association of School Business Officials

By John T. Ryan Party leaders say 49% was a good turnout; nevertheless, 51% of Peru’s registered voters failed to exercise their civic responsibility in the November 2014 election. They took no part in electing a member of Congress, New York State Governor, Member of the New York State Assembly and Peru Town Justice. In […]

Capitol Confidential » Bharara: After Silver arrest, ‘stay tuned’ for more.

Standing by their man – Times Union.

Sheldon Silver, Speaker of New York Assembly, Is Accused of Taking Millions in Graft 

From the office of State Senator Betty Little The New York State Senate today approved an eight-point women’s equality agenda, including two bills sponsored by Senator Betty Little. This is the first action on bills in the 2015 legislative session. All of the bills passed with unanimous support. “With six months in the scheduled session, the state […]

Photos: Schenectady, this is what your casino will look like – Times Union.

After Ethics Panel’s Shutdown, Loopholes Live On in Albany – NYTimes.com.

Story by John T. Ryan Photos by Tim Mitchell Developing a walking trail in Peru’s hamlet was first suggested in about 2005. On Sunday, October 5, 2014, years of discussions, planning, grant writing, financing, and construction climaxed at a Ribbon Cutting Opening Ceremony for the Little Ausable River Trail. Click here for individual photos. Click […]

The Empire State Development (ESD) Board of Directors met today in New York City and approved $20.4 million in funding for 30 projects that are spurring economic growth and opportunity in all 10 regions of New York State. The projects will directly create 30 new jobs and enable the creation of hundreds more while also […]

Capitol Confidential » Local government is very, very good to some employees — especially police.

From the Office of NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle $23,500 in public funds, according to an audit and investigation released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This individual controlled town finances with little oversight and had no difficulty […]

Bruno acquitted of political corruption charges – Times Union.