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Assembly Approves Budget

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:47:56 +0000

The state Assembly has signed off on the $143 billion-dollar budget after an emotional debate. Many Republicans and some Democrats spoke out against the $90 million cut in services. Programs for the developmentally disabled were trimmed while provisions that aid the NFL and film industry were added. The budget also authorizes $350 tax rebate checks [...]

State Assembly, Senate Urge Governor To Bring Money To Repair Upstate Roads And Bridges

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:01:43 +0000

Members of the New York State Assembly and Senate are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to increase funding for Upstate infrastructure projects.

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Assembly Passes Moratorium On Hydrofracking

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:59:50 +0000

The New York State Assembly has passed legislation that would delay hydrofracking permits in New York until May of 2015.

Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi says the measure would also require a comprehensive health impact assessment be completed by a SUNY school and be

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Tenney Begins Second Term In State Assembly

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:03:59 +0000

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - After securing her second term in the State Assembly, Claudia Tenney is already looking forward to going back to work.

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Local Vet Responds To Assembly Passage Of VA Jobs Bill

WIBX — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:39:45 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - A bill to help Veterans find jobs and apply for state and federal programs passed the Assembly today.

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Speaker Silver Introduces Bill To Hike Minimum Wage

WIBX — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:20:29 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - A bill was introduced in the State Capitol to increase minimum wage.

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