Feb 28, 2002 — There were arguments over environmental proposals to refinance the state superfund at a budget hearing yesterday. The Superfund runs out of money in just over a month at the end of the fiscal year, March 31. Karen Dewitt reports.  Go to full article

Feb 12, 2002 — Testimony at a New York State budget hearing focused on the recently approved health care funding act. Questions were raised abvout the plans' financing and whether it would hurt healthcare on Long Island, in Westchester and in Upstate, New York. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Jan 29, 2002 — New York City's new mayor Michael Bloomberg lead off testimony at budget hearings held by the state legislature. Bloomberg took issue with some of Goverbor Pataki's education proposals. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Jan 28, 2002 — The state and national economic challenges are coming home to roost at some of the North Country's colleges. Officials at SUNY Potsdam last week unveiled a five-year plan in response to low revenue expectations. In the short term, the changes include the elimination of an administrative division of the college. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article

Jan 28, 2002 — Marth Foley talks with SUNY Potsdam President John Fallon.  Go to full article

Jan 24, 2002 — Governor Pataki has balanced the state budget by, in part, relying on one-shot revenues. Pataki says that's the best way to react in the short term to the economic problems caused by September 11. But critics disagree. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Jan 22, 2002 — Governor Pataki releases his new state budget later today. The governor has warned of a multi-billion dollar budget gap since September 11. He says he'll have to cut state spending. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Jan 21, 2002 — Environmentalists are wondering why their interests are the only ones cut out of this year's budget. They wonder what Pataki will do on Tuesday with the $300 million dollars in reserve in the dedicated environmental fund. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Jan 17, 2002 — Budget experts say they're confused by the numbers in the healthcare package past shortly after midnight Wednesday. Governor Pataki says he's not concerned by the charges. He says the multi-year multi-billion dollar package will bring may good things to many New Yorkers. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Jan 07, 2002 — Governor Pataki is not releasing his budget plan until mid-January, but the fight for funding among interest group is well underway in Albany. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article