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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 23, 2013 — On Wednesday, Lois Lerner, the IRS official overseeing the tax-exempt organizations office, refused to testify during a hearing on Capitol Hill, and was attacked by some Republicans on the House committee. Her brief appearance was the beginning of a five-hour session marked by angry outbursts and allegations of political motives.
May 23, 2013 — One of the provisions removed from the immigration overhaul bill would have allowed U.S. citizens to sponsor same-sex partners in the green card process. But senators removed that item in order to get conservative support.
May 23, 2013 — On Thursday, President Obama is expected to explain how the fight against al-Qaida has changed, and how the U.S. will adapt its counter-terrorism policies to the evolving threat. The president will speak at the National Defense University.
May 23, 2013 — The Chicago school board voted to close dozens of schools, despite community protests that the closings disproportionately affect minority students. Now the teachers union and community activists want to change the system and oust the elected officials who disagreed with them.
May 23, 2013 — College students could end up paying a higher interest rate on their government subsidized loans unless Congress steps in. In a replay of last year's battle, Republicans, Democrats and the Obama administration all have competing proposals. A vote is scheduled in the House of Representatives Thursday. But with no consensus in sight, it's not clear if lawmakers can keep interest rates from doubling on July 1.
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.
Pataki, Legislative Leaders Talking Again
May 29, 2003 — Governor Pataki, swallowing his differences with the state legislature for now, invited legislative leaders in for a private meeting to discus issues remaining in the last month of the session. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
McHugh Sees Pride & Challenge in Iraq
May 29, 2003 — North Country Congressman John McHugh returned this week from a five-day tour of Iraq. He was a part of the first congressional delegation to visit the country since the war ended last month. McHugh spoke with David Sommerstein yesterday. Go to full article
Pataki Denies Interest in Fed Cabinet Post
May 28, 2003 — Governor George Pataki says he likes being governor, and has no plans to leave for a higher position. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
Amendments to Smoking Bill Gain Support
May 28, 2003 — Some amendments to ease New York's sweeping anti-smoking law, passed in March, are gaining momentum. Governor Pataki says he'd like to take a look at the proposals. Karen... Go to full article
Interim APA Chair Discusses Agency Challenges
May 26, 2003 — Last week, Governor George Pataki named a new interim chairman to lead the Adirondack Park Agency. Rochester attorney Jim Townsend will take over at the June meeting. He... Go to full article
Lake Placid Forum Draws Presidential Hopefuls
May 26, 2003 — Organizers say four contenders for the Democratic party's presidential nomination will visit Lake Placid this week, for a two-day forum on rural issues. The event - which... Go to full article
Renewed Call for Campaign Finance Reform
May 23, 2003 — Good government groups say political donations made by the real estate industry present new evidence for the need for reform. The campaign contributions were made as New York... Go to full article
State Budget Debate: Who's Right?
May 22, 2003 — Governor Pataki says the legislature's budget is severely out of balance, and that's why he vetoed it. Legislators defend their spending plan, which took an override of the... Go to full article
New Bill Would Ban ATVs In The Adirondacks
May 22, 2003 — Two state lawmakers are pushing to ban ATVs on what they describe as "sensitive" areas of state forestland. The new bill would sharply restrict use of four-wheelers in the... Go to full article
Bruno Tells Pataki to Drop "Doom and Gloom" Talk
May 21, 2003 — Now that the override of Governor Pataki's vetoes is over, Legislative Leaders say they'd like to move on and finish up the legislative session. But their comments Tuesday... Go to full article
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