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State Senate control may hinge on renegade Democrats – City & Region – The Buffalo News.

Janet Duprey wins re-election easily » Local News » Press-Republican.

The Town of Peru votes have been counted (Not including any absentee ballots). 2,514 or 63% of  the 4,016 registered voters cast ballots, a good turnout, but down from 2008 when approximately 70% of registered voters came to the polls. For State Assembly:  Janet Duprey – 1,392 Karen Bisso – 629 Timothy Carpenter  – 460 […]

New York again tops the nation for state’s with the highest local and state tax burden – NYPOST.com.

Assembly candidates Candidates debate hiking fees – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Battle over Canadian hydro power embroils NY politicians « The In Box.

Politics, Special Interests Could Kill New York Youth Hunt | Outdoor Life.

Capitol Confidential » Ravitch, Volcker unveil report on state budget crisis.

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Watertown Daily Times | Assembly Republicans have trouble passing bills.

Will ending per diems hurt local business? – Times Union.

Local contractor issued a letter of apology from attorney general » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

The two-party system flops in the 114th Assembly district « The In Box.

Two years ago, a couple of hundred people rallied outside my district office on the Plattsburgh Oval to protest the possible closure of Point au Roche State Park.  As we all know, the Legislature allocated the funds to keep the state parks open.  At that time dozens of concerned people asked what they could do […]

Bike lanes on repaved Route 86? Forget it – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Veteran Assemblywoman to retire » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Plattsburgh woman to challenge Assemblywoman Janet Duprey.

Little: Council ready to tackle mandate relief – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

State Senate looks to add 63rd seat – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

“The goal of this agreement approved tonight by the Legislature is to encourage economic activity and job growth.  There are a lot of nationaland international economic factors beyond our control.  We need to do what we can on the state level and the time to act is now, not putting off action until next year’s session or […]

Legislative Statement by Assemblywoman Janet L. Duprey (R,I-Peru) Today’s extraordinary session was an opportunity for Albany to raise the bar and lead during a time of partisan gridlock in Washington. Investing in our economy begins with putting more money back into the pockets of middle class families. This legislation is a fair tax plan which […]

From the office of State Senator Betty Little Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law legislation that extends an exemption for jet ski and personal watercraft renters from New York’s boater safety course requirement. The measure (S.5372) was sponsored by Senator Betty Little.  The law, set to expire January 1, 2012, will be extended to January 2013.  Little said the […]

Seven Days reports

From the Office of NYS Senator Betty Little The State Senate passed two bills sponsored by Senator Betty Little  relating to campgrounds. Senate bill S.4024 was approved by a 62-0 vote. It would create a new law to address the removal of disruptive campground guests.  Because there is no law of this nature specific to campgrounds, Little said, courts […]