WASHINGTON - The poor and the disabled are big losers in President Donald Trump's $4.1 trillion budget proposal, while the Pentagon is a big winner. The president's plan for the budget year beginning Oct. 1 was delivered to Congress on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Congress Prepares to Vote on Healthcare Bill that Has Local Implications on Medicaid Costs
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump and House leaders are revving up pressure on balky Conservatives and other Republican lawmakers as crunch time approaches on the party's health care overhaul bill, a drive GOP leaders concede they can't afford to … [Read more...]
Trump Budget Increase Military Spending, Slashes Domestic Programs
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump released the first budget blueprint of his new administration on Thursday, and it appears he’s held to his promise to build up the U.S. military while slashing domestic spending - even for programs that benefit the … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Collins’ Medicaid Amendment for Proposed American Health Care Act
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 27) is throwing his support behind a fellow Republican’s plan to cut the cost of Medicaid from local governments. On Tuesday Reed held a conference call with regional media and said he’s supporting … [Read more...]
Lt. Gov Critical of Medicaid Amendment for Proposed American Health Care Act
ALBANY - Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is taking aim at U.S. Rep. Chris Collins (R-Clarence, NY 27) for an amendment he offered to the Republicans' American Health Care Act, which is being put forward to repeal and replace the Affordable Care … [Read more...]
Governor: Medicaid Spending Per Person Reaches 13-year Low
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced that New York’s Medicaid spending per person dropped to a 13 year low over the past 12 months. Cuomo said the significant spending decrease, which he claims has resulted in billions of dollars of … [Read more...]
Medicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste During Four-Year Period
ALBANY - Audits from the State Comptrollers Office have identified a total of $513 million in improper Medicaid payments and untapped revenue opportunities over a four-year period. On Wednesday comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report … [Read more...]
State Leaders Reach Budget Agreement
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany have come to an agreement on a new state budget. On Tuesday Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an agreement with state Senate and Assembly leaders on the 2012-13 state spending plan. In a media release, Cuomo thanked Majority … [Read more...]
State Senate, Assembly Pass 2012-13 Budget Resolutions
ALBANY - It looks like New York State may once again see an on-time budget. Yesterday, the State Senate and Assembly passed their respective budget resolution. and lawmakers are optimistic the two sides can come to an agreement by the end of this … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Dec. 15, 2011
COUNTY HIRES FIRM TO MARKET COUNTY HOME MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Home will be on the market starting January 1. That after the Chautauqua County Legislature approved a resolution last night 13 to 11 to enter into an agreement with the Marcus … [Read more...]
