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No Deals Yet, As End of Session Looms
Jun 17, 2013 — There are only four days left in the legislative session, and so far no agreements have been reached between Governor Cuomo and the legislature on major issues like campaign finance reform or a women's equality act. Go to full article
Another new St. Lawrence, Lake Ontario water levels plan
Jun 14, 2013 — People along the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario will get a chance to weigh in on a new water levels plan next month. It's called "Plan 2014". Regulators say it's better for Lake Ontario property owners than a plan released last year. Go to full article
Bill that could raise SLC sales tax passes Assembly
Jun 14, 2013 — Home rule legislation that would allow St. Lawrence County to raise its sales tax by one percent passed in the New York State Assembly Thursday. County legislative chairman John Putney says the bill now needs Senate approval. Go to full article
Black & Hispanic caucus pushes pot decriminalization
Jun 14, 2013 — Members of the new York legislature's Black and Hispanic caucus and their allies are making a last minute push for a bill to decriminalize the public possession of small... Go to full article
Comptroller DiNapoli: Watertown in good fiscal health
Jun 13, 2013 — State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli came to Watertown on Wednesday to commend the city's leadership on its sound financial stewardship. DiNapoli's office is rolling out a program... Go to full article
Down to the wire on hot-button issues in Albany
Jun 13, 2013 — It's getting down to the wire for major pieces of legislation still pending in Albany. As the end of session approaches in Albany, there are no agreements yet on a number of... Go to full article
Critics weigh in on "Tax Free New York"
Jun 13, 2013 — Gov. Andrew Cuomo released legislation outlining his plan for tax-free zones Monday after spending a week in May touring upstate to build support for the proposal.
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Cuomo rolls out campaign finance bill
Jun 12, 2013 — With just over a week left in the legislative session, Governor Cuomo released his bill to extend public financing of political campaigns to statewide races. But he still... Go to full article
Are too many domestic violence victims going to prison?
Jun 12, 2013 — As the legislature winds to a close in Albany, a coalition of prison reform and domestic violence activists are hoping to convince the Republican-controlled Senate to bring... Go to full article
Owens seeks compromise on farm bill
Jun 12, 2013 — This week the Senate passed a five-year, nearly $500 billion farm bill. About three-quarters of that pays for the food stamp program, which would be cut by $400 million a... Go to full article
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