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<title>Crowded field eyes Sayward seat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 9, 2012) Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward’s announcement last week that she won’t seek another term has potential candidates mulling their options. As of today, at least seven people have expressed moderate to serious interest in running for her seat.The district includes Essex, Hamilton, Warren and part of Saratoga counties. Redistricting proposals could cut out Hamilton County in favor of Washington County. Chris Morris reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19465/20120309/crowded-field-eyes-sayward-seat">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Republican Sayward leaning Obama&apos;s way</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 9, 2012) Veteran North Country Republican Teresa Sayward, who won&apos;t seek another Assembly term, says she&apos;s leaning toward voting for President Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential race. Sayward made the surprise statement during an interview on YNN&apos;s program &quot;Capital Tonight.&quot;Sayward has been an advocate of gay rights and supported same-sex marriage in New York, describing it as a &quot;civil rights issue.&quot; During the interview with YNN, Sayward complained that Republicans on the national stage are pushing a religious agenda that, in her view, meddles too far in people&apos;s private lives.Sayward, a former town supervisor from Willsboro, served 10 years in the Assembly as a Republican.  A race is now underway to fill her seat, with at least seven candidates considering a run. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19466/20120309/republican-sayward-leaning-obama-apos-s-way">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Aubertine Ponders New Role as State Lawmaker</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Dec 9, 2002) When the new state Assembly officially opens January 2nd, Assmeblyman-elect for the 118th district Darrel Aubertine will be the first North County Democrat in that body in almost 30 years.  Aubertine is a 6th generation dairy farmer from Cape Vincent in Jefferson County.  In November, he defeated Republican St. Lawrence County Clerk Patricia Ritchie in a close race.  Martha Foley talks with Darrel Aubertine about his hopes for the coming term in Albany. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/2155/20021209/aubertine-ponders-new-role-as-state-lawmaker">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2002 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>State Budget Too Late to Help Schools?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 29, 2002) Governor Pataki and legislative leaders are struggling to reach a budget settlement nearly a month after the deadline, but school districts in the state say it may already be too late to help them.  Karen Dewitt reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/829/20020429/state-budget-too-late-to-help-schools">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>State Republicans Want On-time Budgets</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 16, 2002) Republicans in the state Assembly announced yesterday in Albany how many people signed petitions to force the Legislature to resume passing on-time budgets. The Republicans say New Yorkers care deeply about the issue, even though the Legislature and governor are currently in their 18th straight year  without an on-time spending plan. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/697/20020416/state-republicans-want-on-time-budgets">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Mental Health Agencies Ask State for More Money</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 15, 2002) Community mental health care agencies say they&apos;re in crisis, because of a lack of state funding.  They want Governor Pataki and the legislature to restore money for mental health services in this year&apos;s state budget.  Karen Dewitt reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/670/20020415/mental-health-agencies-ask-state-for-more-money">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Redistricting Plan Spawns Political Moves in Albany</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 12, 2002) The New York State Legislature passed a reapportionment plan this week.  It favors the majority party members in each house, giving them districts that will help them in their re-election efforts in the fall.  But the redistricting process has been somewhat brutal for minority party members in each house.  Karen Dewitt looks at one assemblyman who has learned a lot about the political maneuverings of Albany, beginning just two days after he started the job.       [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/612/20020412/redistricting-plan-spawns-political-moves-in-albany">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>AIDS Protest in Albany</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 10, 2002) 61 people were arrested at the state capitol Tuesday as they protested for more funding for AIDS services.  Protesters criticized the Pataki administration, saying its proposed budget would cut $18 million in treatment and outreach programs. Karen Dewitt reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/604/20020410/aids-protest-in-albany">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>NYS Assembly Passes Bill to Expand Health Care for Women</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 10, 2002) The State Assembly has passed a bill to expand health care coverage for New York&apos;s women.  The bill differs, however from the one passed by the State Senate. And despite two years of discussion, there&apos;s still no law in place.  Karen Dewitt reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/605/20020410/nys-assembly-passes-bill-to-expand-health-care-for-women">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Assembly Democrats Have Their Own Energy Plan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 25, 2001) There was feuding over the state&apos;s energy future at the capitol this week as Assembly Democrats released their own energy plan. Karen DeWitt reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/679/20010525/assembly-democrats-have-their-own-energy-plan">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2001 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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