The New York State Legislature passed a third budget extender Monday. The three-day extension is to ensure state operations continue undisrupted as negotiations over the spending plan continue. The budget was originally due April 1. Governor … [Read more...]
NYS Collected $2.9 Billion More in Tax Income in 2022 Than Forecasted
New York State collected $2.9 billion more in tax income in 2022 than forecasted, but still made less than in 2021. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report Monday that had tax collections for the last fiscal year totaling $111.7 billion. … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Introduces Legislation to Prevent States From Taking Federal Medicaid Funds Meant for Local Municipalities
Congressman Nick Langworthy has introduced legislation to prevent New York State from clawing back federal funds meant for counties. The "Protect Local Taxpayers Act" is in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s Budget Proposal that would claw back … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Likely to Pass Second Budget Extender
New York State is still without a budget as the State Legislature is expected to reconvene today to pass another budget extender. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday saying that a budget extender … [Read more...]
State Legislators Adjourn Until April 10 to Continue Budget Deliberations
The New York State Budget won't be finalized until at least April 10 after Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature agreed to an extension. Hochul said in a statement, "New Yorkers are concerned about public safety, the rising cost of … [Read more...]
Bail Reform, Housing Issues Holding Up State Budget
Housing and bail reform disputes are holding up the passage of the New York State Budget. The April 1 deadline for the budget came and went with no bills being passed. The Democrat controlled Legislature is taking issue with two proposals by … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – March 23, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses points in his State of the County address, occupancy taxes, the state budget, and more. … [Read more...]
Drug Pricing Program That’s Set to End Could Affect Local Healthcare Centers in the Millions of Dollars
A prescription drug program that's set to sunset could affect local healthcare facilities, including The Chautauqua Center and Evergreen Health Services, to the tune of millions of dollars. TCC CEO Mike Pease said through the 340b program, TCC has … [Read more...]
Agriculture Buildings Now Exempt from Natural Gas Ban in Proposed NYS Budget
Agriculture buildings, such as barns, are now exempt from a natural gas ban proposed in the New York State executive budget. State Senator George Borrello advocated that the change be made to Governor Kathy Hochul's 30-day amendments. Borrello … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System – March 2, 2023
We spoke with the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System Executive Director Janice Dekoff about proposed cuts to libraries in the state budget. … [Read more...]
