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

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

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 Mayoral Voting – NYTimes.com.

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

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 […]

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.

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

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 […]

Cuomo bill eyes public-financed elections – Times Union.

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

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

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.

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.

Capitol Confidential » Conservative Party opposes tax free zones.

Governor in town to tout tax-free plan » Local News » Press-Republican.

Examining the Medicaid IG – Times Union.

EXCLUSIVE: Former legislative staffer received threatening letters from Sheldon Silver’s pals – NY Daily News.

Ogdensburg wants news about the psych center; the state’s not talking « The In Box.

Assembly Speaker Silver faces civil suit over mishandling of Vito Lopez sex harassment – NYPOST.com.

Is rampant Democratic corruption Andrew Cuomo’s problem? « The In Box.

Senate Republicans want to exclude WNY from casino expansion – City & Region – The Buffalo News.