Mar 25, 2003 — The leader of the New York State Senate says it's now all but certain that the April 1st budget deadline will be missed, for the 19th year in a row. Karen Dewitt reports.  Go to full article

Mar 24, 2003 — Governor Pataki and his budget analysts believe that the war with Iraq could worsen the state's fiscal crisis. Other leaders in the state government have mixed views about the war's impact on New York's economy. Karen Dewitt reports from Albany.  Go to full article

Mar 20, 2003 — Republicans are now at odds over the state budget, after a bit of a clash between Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno and Governor Pataki. Karen Dewitt reports.  Go to full article

Mar 19, 2003 — As cash-strapped New York trolls for new sources of revenue, some lawmakers are targeting tobacco and fuel sales on reservation land and vendors who sell to native-owned stores. Tribes are resisting the effort on sovereignty grounds. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article

Mar 18, 2003 — Schools in New York are warning of double digit property tax
increases if Governor Pataki's education cuts are not rescinded by
the state legislature. The head of the New York State School Boards
met with Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who vowed to restore the
cuts. Karen Dewitt reports.  Go to full article

Mar 14, 2003 — It seem almost certain that New York state lawmakers will borrow money to keep the state running over the next few months. But they are still in deep disagreement over what kind of borrowing to do. Karen Dewitt reports.  Go to full article

Mar 13, 2003 — The state's legislative leaders promised hospitals they'd get restorations of Governor Pataki's budget cuts, as the rhetoric in the budget battle heated up. Karen Dewitt reports.  Go to full article

Mar 11, 2003 — Governor Pataki and legislative leaders have, for the first time, obeyed a legal deadline that requires they agree on state revenues by March 10th. The news comes as Pataki's budget director orders state agencies to make more cutbacks, or face running out of cash by the middle of May. Karen Dewitt reports.  Go to full article

Mar 10, 2003 — Throughout the North Country, school administrators are grappling with devastating preliminary budgets for next year. They're dealing with falling state aid and rising costs. They're considering cutting programs, laying off teachers, closing school buildings, and still may propose tax levy increases in the 20% range. Last spring David Sommerstein profiled two programs in Malone that faced cuts. This year is no different. Here's that story.  Go to full article

Mar 06, 2003 — Both houses of the legislature have released their revenue forecasts for the new fiscal year. The Assembly and Senate say they agree with Governor Pataki's grim predictions for the state's future fiscal condition. Karen Dewitt reports.  Go to full article