News stories tagged with "budget"

(05/17/12) Governor Cuomo says he's pleased with the outcome of Tuesday's state wide school budget vote. But as Karen DeWitt reports from Albany, teachers and school board leaders see some disturbing trends. more

(04/27/12) New York State yesterday (Thursday) tried again t to dismiss a 2008 court case filed by small city school districts calling on the state to provide fair funding for all students, so they can receive a sound, basic education. The state made its case for the third time, appearing before the state Court of Appeals.

North Country Assemblywoman Addie Russell wants to legislate new Robin Hood-like standards for school aid distribution. Martha Foley has more. more

(04/26/12) Schools around the North Country are trying figure out how to provide quality education in the midst of a historic budget squeeze. In Plattsburgh, school officials are asking taxpayers to do more to keep enrichment and arts programs alive. Sarah Harris has that story. more

(04/25/12) Mitt Romney captured New York and four other states in yesterday's Republican primary, but poll watches say voting was extremely light in many areas. That's due in part to the fact that the race has already largely been decided, with Romney holding a commanding lead.

But New York officials and the courts also scheduled three different primaries, with separate dates later in the year for Congressional races and contests for state legislature. Local officials say that made it tougher for voters, and local budgets. more

(04/17/12) New York Democratic lawmakers are pushing a hike to the minimum wage. They're proposing raising it from $7.25 to $8.50 per hour.

Many liberals and labor groups are pushing it as a necessary step, in New York, and at the federal level. But others say, in the long run, a higher minimum wage might be bad for north country businesses and their employees. Julie Grant reports. more

(04/12/12) Governor Cuomo has vetoed over $500,000 of legislative member items. The governor says he's following through on a promise to ban the funds, which have been used in the past to finance lawmakers' pet projects. In Albany, Karen DeWitt reports. more

(04/02/12) Now that north country schools have final budget numbers from the state, it's time to figure out where to cut. Canton Central Superintendent Bill Gregory says they picked up an additional $172,000 dollars in state budget negotiations. But that only covers 10% of the district's $2.5 million shortfall. more

(04/02/12) Governor Cuomo gathered with leaders of the legislature to celebrate an on time budget for the second year in a row. The $132.5 billion budget increases spending by 1.9%, including a 4% increase for schools and for the Medicaid healthcare system.

The budget also addresses a nearly $2 billion deficit. It was negotiated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Senate Republican and Assembly's Democratic majorities. The leaders were all smiles at the signing Friday, but some minority party members weren't as happy. In Albany, Karen DeWitt has that story. more

(03/30/12) State lawmakers were headed for an on time state budget for the second year in a row that keeps spending relatively flat. They hope to wrap up voting by late Friday afternoon.

As Karen DeWitt reports, the lack of the usual dramatics surrounding the budget this time is due to preparations that began over a year ago. more

(03/29/12) New York State lawmakers began passing the first of a series of budget bills Wednesday, in the hope of finishing the spending plan before Saturday's deadline. more