Coming Monday: Scorecards on all 212 NYS Legislators
On Monday, Unshackle Upstate will issue the results of its 2010 Legislative Scorecards, ranking all 212 New York state legislators according to their actions on key economic and taxpayer issues.
77 days and counting…..
Five reasons we’re counting down the days (all 77 of them) ‘til Election Day (aka Judgment Day) …
5). While New York families have been making cuts to their household budgets and getting by with less, Albany lawmakers ok’d a budget that spends a whopping $136 billion of taxpayers’ money. That’s an increase of $5.4 [...]
Not worth the wait.
You know that saying “good things come to those who wait?” If you are a New Yorker, you obviously appreciate the irony. We waited 125 days for:
A $136 billion dollar budget (they actually keep getting higher!)
A 7.6% increase in spending;
$5 million in back wages owed to members of the Legislature (this doesn’t include $171 per [...]
A Tale of Two States: NY, NJ Differ in Dealing with Property Taxes
As the New York legislature went home for the 4th of July holiday, Governor Chris Christie and the New Jersey legislature came close to a compromise on a proposal that will slow rising property taxes and reform what New Jersey residents have identified as their number one issue – property taxes.
Like New York, the Garden [...]
Can You Hear Us Now?
Can you hear us now Albany? This is the message that Unshackle Upstate and like-minded business coalitions are bringing to members of the Legislature as they head into the final weeks of session. Unshackle Upstate and its coalition partners will demand from Albany, a budget that reigns in spending, reduces taxes and moves New York [...]
Time To Grit Our Teeth and Make The Tough Calls
New York’s next governor can learn a lot from his colleague in New Jersey about how to make tough calls that will lower taxes and improve the state’s economy.
Never Underestimate the Power of the People
An email from one resident expressing hope for a brighter future for New York makes Unshackle Upstate’s efforts relevant and worthwhile.
We Know Times Are Tough, But Every Little Bit Helps
Unshackle Upstate answers some questions raised about why we are seeking contributions to fund our campaign to save New York state.