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<itunes:summary>NCPR provides locally-produced news stories from around the Adirondack and North Country regions of New York State, as well as Western Vermont, and Ontario and Quebec in Canada.</itunes:summary>
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<title>Why a NYS teachers&apos; union is suing the state</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21483/20130221/why-a-nys-teachers-apos-union-is-suing-the-state</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 21, 2013) The state&apos;s largest teachers union has filed a lawsuit against the state&apos;s property tax cap, arguing it&apos;s unconstitutional.New York State United Teachers President Dick Iannuzzi says the cap, passed by Cuomo and the legislature in 2011, arbitrarily limits property tax increase to two percent, regardless of whether a school district is rich or poor. The lawsuit also charges that the tax cap violates the principle of one person one vote, because a supermajority of 60 percent of voters is required to override the cap. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21483/20130221/why-a-nys-teachers-apos-union-is-suing-the-state">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The state&apos;s largest teachers union has filed a lawsuit against the state&apos;s property tax cap, arguing it&apos;s unconstitutional.New York State United Teachers President Dick Iannuzzi says the cap, passed by Cuomo and the legislature in 2011, arbitrarily limits property tax increase to two percent, regardless of whether a school district is rich or poor. The lawsuit also charges that the tax cap violates the principle of one person one vote, because a supermajority of 60 percent of voters is required to override the cap. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21483/20130221/why-a-nys-teachers-apos-union-is-suing-the-state">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:44</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, tax cap, cuomo, education, teachers, labor, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory, ncsymposium13</itunes:keywords>
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<title>How Cuomo&apos;s pension plan could help North Country schools</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21339/20130129/how-cuomo-apos-s-pension-plan-could-help-north-country-schools</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 29, 2013) It took a few days after Gov. Andrew Cuomo released his budget plan last week for many North Country school districts to realize they had a problem. The initial funding proposal didn&apos;t provide enough money to help them out of the budget hole.But there&apos;s still some hope in the governor&apos;s proposal. His plan includes more than $200 million in what&apos;s called fiscal stabilization funding. The idea is to help schools with a spike in pension costs this year. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21339/20130129/how-cuomo-apos-s-pension-plan-could-help-north-country-schools">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Julie Grant</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It took a few days after Gov. Andrew Cuomo released his budget plan last week for many North Country school districts to realize they had a problem. The initial funding proposal didn&apos;t provide enough money to help them out of the budget hole.But there&apos;s still some hope in the governor&apos;s proposal. His plan includes more than $200 million in what&apos;s called fiscal stabilization funding. The idea is to help schools with a spike in pension costs this year. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21339/20130129/how-cuomo-apos-s-pension-plan-could-help-north-country-schools">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:04</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, cuomo, education, teachers, union, pension, [loc:44.5956163 -75.1690942], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>NYC Mayor: new state teacher evaluation goals &quot;impossible&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21336/20130128/nyc-mayor-new-state-teacher-evaluation-goals-quot-impossible-quot</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 28, 2013) In testimony before a legislative hearing in Albany, New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg sharply criticized Governor Cuomo&apos;s proposal to deny city schools a $240 million education aid increase because the Mayor and the teachers unions failed to meet a deadline to complete a teacher evaluation plan. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21336/20130128/nyc-mayor-new-state-teacher-evaluation-goals-quot-impossible-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In testimony before a legislative hearing in Albany, New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg sharply criticized Governor Cuomo&apos;s proposal to deny city schools a $240 million education aid increase because the Mayor and the teachers unions failed to meet a deadline to complete a teacher evaluation plan. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21336/20130128/nyc-mayor-new-state-teacher-evaluation-goals-quot-impossible-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:21</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>politics, cuomo, education, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], budget, teachers, bloomberg, new york city, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Seeking a future for Ticonderoga&apos;s cherished public schools</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19325/20120216/seeking-a-future-for-ticonderoga-apos-s-cherished-public-schools</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 16, 2012) North Country Public Radio has been checking in with schools around our region that are struggling with major budget shortfalls.  Many districts have seen sharp declines in state aid over the last two years.  They also face rising costs for pensions and healthcare.  And now they’re also trying to live within the new two percent cap on property tax increases.Around 200 people from various St. Lawrence County school districts gathered in Canton Central’s high school auditorium last night to talk about how to bring about change in the way New York distributes state aid. The Watertown Daily Times reports some suggested filing a class-action lawsuit against the current formula. Two busloads of students and adults are planning a bus trip to Albany to lobby lawmakers later this month. Brian Mann was in Ticonderoga for a public meeting last night, where locals rolled up their sleeves and tried to sketch out a future for their public schools. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19325/20120216/seeking-a-future-for-ticonderoga-apos-s-cherished-public-schools">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[North Country Public Radio has been checking in with schools around our region that are struggling with major budget shortfalls.  Many districts have seen sharp declines in state aid over the last two years.  They also face rising costs for pensions and healthcare.  And now they’re also trying to live within the new two percent cap on property tax increases.Around 200 people from various St. Lawrence County school districts gathered in Canton Central’s high school auditorium last night to talk about how to bring about change in the way New York distributes state aid. The Watertown Daily Times reports some suggested filing a class-action lawsuit against the current formula. Two busloads of students and adults are planning a bus trip to Albany to lobby lawmakers later this month. Brian Mann was in Ticonderoga for a public meeting last night, where locals rolled up their sleeves and tried to sketch out a future for their public schools. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19325/20120216/seeking-a-future-for-ticonderoga-apos-s-cherished-public-schools">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:04</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, adirondacks, chpv, education, politics, budget, schools, teachers, lay-offs, jobs, [loc:43.8486707 -73.4234531], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Coalition wants to pay for tax cap with benefits cuts for teachers, public workers</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18693/20111102/coalition-wants-to-pay-for-tax-cap-with-benefits-cuts-for-teachers-public-workers</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 2, 2011) A coalition of business lobbyists, city and village mayors, and school boards are pushing hard for reduced pension and health benefits for their employees. Karen DeWitt reports that effort is part of a package of mandate relief they say is necessary to help communities around New York live within the new 2% property tax cap law. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18693/20111102/coalition-wants-to-pay-for-tax-cap-with-benefits-cuts-for-teachers-public-workers">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A coalition of business lobbyists, city and village mayors, and school boards are pushing hard for reduced pension and health benefits for their employees. Karen DeWitt reports that effort is part of a package of mandate relief they say is necessary to help communities around New York live within the new 2% property tax cap law. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18693/20111102/coalition-wants-to-pay-for-tax-cap-with-benefits-cuts-for-teachers-public-workers">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:00</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, educatrion, politics, cuomo, albany. 2% tax cap, spending cuts, public employees, teachers, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Teachers union says it will work &quot;cooperatively&quot; with the state</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18279/20110826/teachers-union-says-it-will-work-quot-cooperatively-quot-with-the-state</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Aug 26, 2011) The state’s major teachers union says it wants to work cooperatively with the State Education Department, now that a judge has struck down key elements of new teacher evaluation regulations, but the court case could continue for some time. In Albany, Karen DeWitt has the story. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18279/20110826/teachers-union-says-it-will-work-quot-cooperatively-quot-with-the-state">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The state’s major teachers union says it wants to work cooperatively with the State Education Department, now that a judge has struck down key elements of new teacher evaluation regulations, but the court case could continue for some time. In Albany, Karen DeWitt has the story. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18279/20110826/teachers-union-says-it-will-work-quot-cooperatively-quot-with-the-state">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:11</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, education, labor, teachers, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Tax cap could prompt union, management clash</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17780/20110606/tax-cap-could-prompt-union-management-clash</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 6, 2011) The prospect of a property tax cap could heighten tensions between workers  and management at public schools in the state, as both sides gear up to fight over  shrinking  revenues and resources.   Karen Dewitt reports from Albany. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17780/20110606/tax-cap-could-prompt-union-management-clash">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The prospect of a property tax cap could heighten tensions between workers  and management at public schools in the state, as both sides gear up to fight over  shrinking  revenues and resources.   Karen Dewitt reports from Albany. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17780/20110606/tax-cap-could-prompt-union-management-clash">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:37</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, education, property tax cap, taxation, taxes, albany, union, teachers, schools, cuomo, albany, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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