There’s an understanding that many employees who get pensions have some of our state’s most important and often dangerous jobs: teachers, firefighters, and policemen. They deserve to be compensated for what they do. They teach our kids and protect our communities. But what’s there to teach and protect if we can’t afford to have kids or maintain our communities? The state can no longer afford to support these public sector pension plans.
Enthusiasm is running high as the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council works to prepare its strategic plan.
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 [...]
An Unshackle Upstate supporter shares his story as an example of one overlooked and unappreciated benefit of working in in the public sector.
As I have been known to do from time to time on this blog, I think it is important to share what other people are saying about issues that are important to us. Today, that special guest is EJ McMahon from the Empire Center for New York State Policy (http://www.empirecenter.org/).
Please take a moment to read [...]
As the 2011 legislative session approaches, I’m sure there are more questions than answers about what will happen. New York will have a new governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. In addition, there will be more than 35 freshman legislators within the two houses. To compound the confusion, state spending is grossly out of alignment [...]
As I sit here and think about tomorrow and the opportunity we have to get New York back on the right track, I am enthusiastic. Why? Because for the first time people are getting educated about each and every elected official and they are willing to vote.
In just 11 days, on November 2nd, 212 candidates, both new and old, will be elected to the New York State legislature, 62 members to the Senate and 150 members to the Assembly. These legislative races could possibly make or break our state. It is important that you know who represents you and what THEY truly represent. It’s time to GOTV – Get Out the Vote!
If you want to see changes in New York state government, you have to take action. You have to vote on Nov. 2, Judgment Day for the New York State Legislature.
We have just 14 days left until JUDGMENT DAY! It is the moment we’ve all been waiting for and your ONE vote counts! Let’s take a look back at what New York State taxpayers have been faced with so you will remember how important it is for you to vote on November 2, 2010.
