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...]
WRFA NEWS – Oct. 19, 2011
COUNTY LAWMAKERS DISCUSS FUTURE OF AIRPORTS MAYVILLE - Some county lawmakers say it may be time for the county to consider privatizing its the two airports. Today’s Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the legislature's Public Facilities … [Read more...]
