It is clear that the effects of Tropical Storm Irene will be felt in our Upstate communities for some time. While all reports indicate that we were prepared for the storm, it is a reminder of how little control we humans have over Mother Nature. So now the clean-up begins.
And as if that won’t be [...]
From the Desk of the Executive Director Brian Sampson
What’s Inside
A Message from Brian Sampson
Property Tax Cap Agreement Announced*
University at Buffalo Presents UB 2020 Proposal at Albany Summit*
Senate Confirms Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services*
Governor Seeks Federal Disaster Assistance for Spring Floods*
Attorney General, Comptroller to Work Together on Public Integrity Cases*
Democrat Wins Special Election in [...]
From the Desk of the Executive Director Brian Sampson
What’s Inside
A Message from Brian Sampson
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Governor Reaches Agreement on New Contract with First Public Employee Union*
Senate Confirms Burke, Beardon*
Assembly Approves Rent Control Measures; Calls for Tax Cap Grow*
Polls Show Support for Governor, Support for Action on Major Issues*
Top Assembly [...]
There was some activity at the Capitol this week, so I thought I might give you and update about what did (or didn’t) happen as well as some election information.
For Unshackle Upstate, the 2010 elections were just the first leg of a distance race aimed at lowering taxes, reducing state spending and ending dysfunction in the New York State Legislature.
As Judgment Day for the NYS Legislature comes nearer, keep one thing in mind. Before candidates tell you what they’ll do… ask them what they’ve done. Don’t think that what you are hearing is correct or accurate. Get educated.And if you don’t get a good enough answer, then don’t give them your vote.
The other day, I was sitting with my son flipping through stations and we stopped on Nickelodeon. There was a show on called Rugrats: All Grown Up. I stopped for two reasons. The first was because I remember watching the youthful Rugrats with my older son so I wanted to see how they made the [...]
They’re baaaaack! Well, not yet…and we don’t necessarily know when, but they’re coming. The Senate, that is. They are scheduled to vote on our state’s revenue legislation. Why didn’t the Senate vote on this before leaving Albany? It reminds me of when I was younger and I was told that I couldn’t have my juice [...]
Judgment Day is coming… let your legislators know that we’re taking notice!
News is that a budget is about to pass… unfortunately it’s not the budget we need in NYS. Take action against new spending and fees!
