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Voters in the North Country sent a clear message to school districts that tried to exceed the state property tax cap. The answer was a resounding No.
The vast majority of the region’s budgets came in under the cap and passed handily.
But...
Ailsa Chang’s NPR profile of New York Senator — and former North Country congresswoman — Kirsten Gillibrand is getting panned on-line and apparently edited by NPR’s on-line crew.
Chang’s report cast Sen....
It was a newsy week in the world of agriculture, so here are seven good reads to keep you busy this weekend: The Farm Bill passed both the House and Senate Agriculture committees this week, and are likely to get hearings on the floors of their...
I’ve been as captivated as anyone by the sudden burgeoning of scandal in Washington.
Until this month, the Obama administration seemed to skate almost effortlessly above the morass that eventually sucks up most White Houses, from Richard...
The Senate Agriculture committee passed a nearly $100 billion a year Farm Bill this afternoon, 15-5. One of the Senators who voted against it was New York Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand, who’s leading a fight to restore all of the $400 million...
Politics
May 21, 2013 — Lois Lerner, who heads the IRS division dealing with nonprofits seeking tax-exempt status, will not testify on Wednesday despite a congressional subpoena, her attorney says. She is accused of closely scrutinizing conservative groups that sought tax-exempt status.
May 21, 2013 — Douglas Shulman, who led the IRS during the years when agency workers targeted tax-exempt applications from conservative groups, did his best to deflect accusations from unhappy senators.
May 21, 2013 — Sens. Tom Coburn and James Inhofe have become the faces of pushback on federal emergency spending. Now the deadly and devastating tornado in their home state has put them in an awkward position.
May 21, 2013 — After eight years of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles voters will pick a, shall we say, more charismatically-challenged successor.
May 21, 2013 — Under Douglas Shulman's watch, IRS personnel singled out some conservative groups for extra scrutiny. That, he conceded Tuesday, has "justifiably led to questions" about the tax agency's motivation.
Voter Resources
Project Sunlight: Track lobbying activities, member item spending and other legislation in New York. An initiative of the NYS Office of the Attorney General.
League of Women Voters DemocracyNet: Great one-stop election resource.
NYS Board of Elections Campaign Finance Database: Enter the last name of any candidate in New York to find out where the money comes from and where it's going.
Open Secrets:
Campaign finance information broken down by industry, region,
etc., for mostly federal politicans. An excellent starting
point for following
money in politics.
Special Reports
Audio Slideshow:Adirondack teens talk democracy
Face of Democracy is a national program that gives students an inside view of the democratic process by sending out to polling places to interview and photograph voters and officials. Sue Halpern, project organizer, talks with Brian Mann
Cartoon Special:Editorial cartoonist Mark Wilson Covers the NYS Party Conventions
Mark Wilson, aka Marquil, is a political cartoonist covering the 2006 New York State party conventions for NCPR. His sketches and caricatures bring the arcana of state politics to life.
Adirondack Council Meets With Pres. Bush On "Clear Skies"
Sep 16, 2003 — A pro-environment group based in the Adirondacks will make an appearance later today at the White House. The clean air conference organized by President George Bush is designed to promote his "Clear Skies" initiative. The Adirondack Council is one of a handful of green groups to have embraced the President's plan, which many environmentalists say could mean more acid rain. Brian Mann spoke with the Adirondack Council's deputy director Bernard Melewski about today's meeting. Go to full article
NY Senate Returns for One-day Session Tuesday
Sep 15, 2003 — The New York State Senate will hold a one-day session on Tuesday. Governor Pataki and legislative leaders are holding talks to try to agree on bulls that the Senate could pass. Karen DeWitt reports from Albany. Go to full article
Mental Health Advocates Push Passage of Timothy's Law
Sep 11, 2003 — Mental health advocates are hoping that the New York State Senate will approve Timothy's Law when the Senate returns next week for a one-day session. The legislation extends health care benefits for people with mental illness. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
Deal Could be Near to Release Member Item Funds
Sep 11, 2003 — Not-for-profit groups may be one step closer to getting money promised to them from the New York State legislature's budget following a meeting between Governor Pataki and... Go to full article
Not-For-Profits: Pataki Should Release Member Item Funds
Sep 10, 2003 — Not for profit groups are calling on Governor Pataki to release $200 million in legislative member items, which have been tied up in the ongoing budget fight. The groups say... Go to full article
GOP Primary: Seney Holds On in N. Elba; Incumbents Lose in Moriah & Queensbury
Sep 10, 2003 — Republicans went to the polls yesterday, for a party primary that offered some surprisingly tough races. In North Elba, where turnout was high, town supervisor Shirley Seney... Go to full article
Environmentalists Attempt to Oust Bush Official
Sep 09, 2003 — Some environmental groups have launched a petition drive to oust a top interior department official. However, their prospects of success are questionable. The Great Lakes... Go to full article
Potsdam Conference to Explore New Sources of Local Government Funding
Sep 08, 2003 — For the 12th straight year, hundreds of North Country workers will spend a day in workshops designed by local government officials for local government officials. The... Go to full article
Legislators Form Great Lakes Caucus
Sep 08, 2003 — State lawmakers from the eight states and two Canadian provinces that surround the Great Lakes have formed a caucus to coordinate legislative action on Great Lakes issues. ... Go to full article
Tupper Lake: Altamont Town Supervisor Steps Down
Sep 08, 2003 — In Tupper Lake, one of the region's veteran politicians says he'll step down next week. Democrat Dean LeFebvre announced that he'll resign as Altamont town supervisor after... Go to full article
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