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Governor’s School Aid Proposal Could Be Lower Than Many New York Lawmakers And Advocates Want
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While New York may be first in the amount of spending per pupil, it ranks 49th in the nation in its unequal distribution of school funding.
Government
New York Governor Wants $10-Million Increase In State Spending On Census Count
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“We literally have to knock on doors, call people’s homes. Let them understand what the census is.”
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Governor Releases Budget Proposal Tuesday As New York Faces Largest Deficit In A Decade
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“No one should worry. Be optimistic, it’s going to work out.”
Government
New York Comptroller Report: State Gives More To Feds Than It Gets Back
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“We are part of a very small number of states that are net donors to the federal government. A little fairness would be nice,”
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Senate Dems Face GOP Pressure To Revise New York’s Bail Reform Laws
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“They are tone-deaf. They are not listening to people back in their districts.”
Government
Senate Dems Pass Voter Access Bills, While The GOP Tries To Change The Subject
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“I do know that the laws we are passing in this chamber, including this one, are certainly making it far more likely that someone who is here illegally will be registered to vote.”
Government
State Of The State Address Focuses On Hate Crimes And Legalizing Cannabis
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Governor Andrew Cuomo drew cheers from the audience of lawmakers, lobbyists and state judges when he outlined his proposal to create a new crime of domestic terrorism.
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Replacement Named For New York Assembly’s GOP Leader
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Will Barclay, who represents parts of Onondaga, Oswego and Jefferson counties, replaces Brian Kolb, who resigned after being charged with drunk driving on New Year’s Eve.
Government
State of the State Speech Comes As New York Faces A Deficit
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“The big gorilla of the session is how are they going to deal with the budget deficit, and that’s not easy.”
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New York Democrats Show Cracks Over Support For Criminal Justice Reforms
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“There’s no doubt this is still a work in progress, and there are other changes that have to be made.”