Fiscal Policy Institute weighs in on state’s budget priorities
Fiscal Policy Institute Executive Director Nathan Gusdorf argues that New York could have spent more given inflation.
Reading the state’s fiscal tea leaves
The Fiscal Policy Institute explains the ramifications of initial tax receipts for the state's nascent fiscal year.
January 13, 2020: Progressive policy goals
Governor Andrew Cuomo used his State of the State address to tout his progressive record while in office. Ron Deutsch, Executive Director of the Fiscal Policy Institute, weighed in on the speech and what his group is looking
New York’s unemployment system needs some attention
The Fiscal Policy Institute is recommending the state pay off its unemployment fund debt and boost its weekly benefit.
Health care wonk examines major Medicaid topics
The Fiscal Policy Institute studied the pace of home care enrollment growth and Medicaid spending on long-term care.
Progressives to push for more taxes on wealthy in 2023
Fiscal Policy Institute Executive Director Nathan Gusdorf makes the case for increasing taxes on wealthy New Yorkers.
Trump looks to restrict New York’s Medicaid flexibility
New York's control over federal Medicaid dollars could be limited after a waiver approved by the Biden administration runs out.
Hochul proposes ‘inflation’ rebate checks for taxpayers
Fiscal analysts on both sides of the aisle are panning the governor's plans for a surplus of tax revenues.
Taxes on tips enters the political debate
The presidential candidates have shined a spotlight on taxes on tips, prompting a state proposal ending taxes on tips.
The art of budget forecasting interpretation
How big of a deal are budget gaps that are projected two or three years into the future?
