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Changes at state elections website are a ‘step back for transparency,’ reformers warn
Feb. 9, 2021 – John Kaehny, Executive Director of Reinvent Albany, weighed in on a
Infrastructure advocates say state budget should focus on upkeep, not just big ticket projects
Feb. 9, 2021 - Mike Elmendorf, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Associated General Contractors of New York
Lawmaker backs mobile sports wagering if some funds are invested in youth sports
Feb. 9, 2021 - Asm. Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) explained her stance on mobile sports betting and where she would
Assembly Mental Health Chair: State needs to reinvest in services after cuts
Feb. 9, 2021 - Lawmakers are continuing their schedule of hearings on the Governor’s proposed budget. We heard from
Immigrant advocates focus on inclusion in 2021
Feb. 8, 2021 - The New York Immigration Coalition is looking to have a busy legislative session in 2021.
Assembly higher ed chair talks budget, access to college
Feb. 8, 2021 - Last week, the legislature heard testimony on the Governor’s higher education budget proposal. We heard
Pandemic exacerbates financial challenges for New York schools already in fiscal stress
Feb. 8, 2021 - 31 school districts have caught the attention of the state Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System.
Private colleges are big losers in Cuomo’s proposed budget
Feb. 8, 2021 - Dr. Drew Bogner, Interim President of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, weighed in
Got fiscal problems? A financial control board could be for you!
Feb. 5, 2021 - What happens when a locality in New York is under fiscal stress? Elliott Auerbach, Deputy
