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Legislature tackles $2 billion deficit; Cuomo pushes his agenda | Star-Gazette | stargazette.com.

Gun control, fracking among top 2013 issues at State Capitol | NCPR News.

Does the Regional Council system really boost jobs? « The In Box.

Senator Betty Little today said more than 50 projects in the 45th Senate District have been awarded state funds through the second round of Regional Economic Development Council awards.

Plattsburgh, NY – Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that Regional Economic Development Council’s throughout New York would receive funding to spur job growth in the region.  Owens offered the following statement on the Governor’s announcement: “Today’s announcement is an important step forward in our ongoing commitment to help create jobs throughout New York,” said Owens.  “Even […]

Cuomo votes down boost to Environmental Protection Fund – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Costly school programs at issue – Times Union.

Rev. Al Sharpton, Democratic leaders blast Senate bipartisan leadership accord – NY Daily News.

Capitol Confidential » Census state fiscal data, or: We’re No. 2! We’re No. 2!.

Breaking: Rebel Democrats join with GOP in state Senate « The In Box.

Capitol Confidential » Interest payments, agency by agency.

North Country remembers former Rep. Martin (update) – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com

Former US Rep. Martin of NY dies in W. Va. at 68 » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

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.