Why You Should Vote on Judgment Day – Nov. 2, 2010
The Nov. 2 elections are critical to our state’s future. A recent editorial in the Buffalo News shows us exactly why.
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IF I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS…
NYS taxpayers are not the only ones missing the buck. Our legislators paychecks are being withheld until some decisions are made. The budget maybe?
DEAL OR NO DEAL?
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 [...]
NY Taxpayers: Time to Talk About the Budget
A late state budget is better than a bad one, but Unshackle Upstate worries we might get both. Let’s work the lateness to our favor: You still have a chance to voice your concerns about the budget and make sure our elected officials hear them.
The Great NYS Property Tax Debate
Unshackle Upstate agrees with our NYS elected officials that something must be done to lower property taxes. But we differ greatly on the solution – and think their ideas fall way short.
New week, same old budget story
A new week dawns in Albany, but don’t expect the state Legislature – just back from a 10-day break – to agree to a 2010-11 budget anytime during these next seven days. The budget was due April 1.
Why I Can’t Support More State Borrowing to Balance the Budget
I was asked to support Lt. Gov. Ravitch’s plan to fix the state’s fiscal problems, but given the state’s history of budget shell games and uncontrolled spending, I’m just not comfortable with provisions in it that call for up to $2 billion more borrowing each year for the next three years.
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.
Bill of Responsibilities
You hear everyone talking about his or her rights. Whether they’re speaking specifically about the Bill of Rights or simply thinking in terms of what the government should do for you and me. Aren’t “we the people” the government and if so then shouldn’t the government be a direct reflection of us and our wants and wishes?