ALBANY - Representatives from New York’s county governments held an advocacy day at the State Capitol Wednesday to voice concerns over changes to the Medicaid program contained in the Executive Budget and to advocate for the maintenance of current … [Read more...]
Marijuana Issue Won’t be Dealt with in State Budget
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo said that a bill legalizing marijuana - and the revenue anticipated from such a proposal - would not be included in the state's upcoming budget. However, the governor also is predicting that the state legislature would … [Read more...]
As Borrello Outlines His Concerns to Governor, Marijuana Legalization May Not be Dealt with in State Budget
ALBANY - New York's Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo may not be able to hammer out a deal on legalizing adult-use marijuana in the next two months, according to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. A report from the Albany Times Union says on … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Charging All Retailers with Sales Tax
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states can charge out-of-state retailers sales tax, at least in some circumstances, even if they don't have a store or warehouse in the state. This ruling opens the door to allow sales taxes … [Read more...]
County Officials Focus on Crisis Affecting New York Dairy Farmers
ALBANY - Dairy Farmers across New York State are struggling with low prices that are making it difficult for them to make ends meet. As a result, New York State Association of Counties and its Standing Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Release Report on Preserving and Protecting State Drinking Water Supplies
ALBANY - Concerns about public drinking water quality and contamination are rising in communities across New York State and the nation. In response, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) recently released a report that addresses the … [Read more...]
Shared Services Forum Begins the Process of Identifying Efficiences in Between Local Governments
MAYVILLE - More than 70 elected officials and government representatives from across Chautauqua County were in Mayville Wednesday to begin the process of looking for ways to increase the shared services. Chautauqua County executive Vince Horigan … [Read more...]
County Legislature’s First Voting Session is Tonight, Resolution Involving SAFE Act Enforcement on Agenda
MAYVILLE - There’s going to be some noticeable changes when the Chautauqua County Legislature holds its first regular voting session of the new year tonight in Mayville. Among the most noticeable change will be the number of legislators at the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Sales Tax Sees Slow Growth for Second Quarter
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards says that after six months, the sales tax revenue for Chautauqua County is staying on pace with annual projection. Last week, WRFA asked Edwards about the sales tax revenue and the county executive … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Calls for Creation of Financial Board to Assist Upstate Municipalities
JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to help local upstate governments get back on their feet. On Tuesday, the governor announced a plan that would help ailing upstate governments receive loans, grants and other help from state coffers to … [Read more...]
