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Dashboard Project, Local Agencies Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence

March 30, 2010 Contributor

Vera House will host its White Ribbon Campaign April 9-18. Thousands of Central New Yorkers will wear a white ribbon or white wristband to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence.

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Survey Shows Importance of Physicians to Economy

March 22, 2010 Contributor

A recent study shows that private physicians account for more than 330,000 jobs and $9 billion in tax revenue throughout New York State.

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Budget Sweeps Provide More Cause to Worry

March 1, 2010 Contributor

This sets a bad precedence and is terrible budgeting policy. Simply put, if money is collected for a specific purpose, it should be used solely for that purpose.

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Closure of Fort Ontario: A Bad Idea

February 28, 2010 Contributor

In an effort to close the state budget gap, the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation (OPRHP) recommended closing 57 state parks and historic sites late last week. Unfortunately, included among that list was Fort Ontario. Closing the historic site in the heart of the City of Oswego is a terrible idea. Closure will hinder the region’s ability to attract tourists and stifle education.

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Credit For Small Businesses Available

February 21, 2010 Contributor

The good news is that the financial climate has begun to change and though credit is not as easy to obtain as it was two years ago, there are many state and federally funded programs available to help businesses stay afloat, retain employees and allow businesses to expand.

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State Home Owner Programs Assist Market

February 14, 2010 Contributor

There are a number of programs available to qualifying buyers through the state program. Here are a few that folks who are thinking about buying a home should consider before signing a purchase offer:

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Legislative Priorities Should Focus on Job Creation, Tax Cuts for 2010

February 1, 2010 Contributor

As we embark on a new legislative session, I look forward to passing legislation that helps create jobs, cuts business taxes, and provides property tax relief.

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Governor’s Budget Does Not Go Far Enough to Reduce Spending

January 26, 2010 Contributor

Last week, Governor Paterson released his proposed budget. ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s the first step in the beginning of the budget process and is the foundation from which lawmakers negotiate before its passage in April. In short, in his budget the Governor proposes to slow the growth of state spending but also proposes approximately $1 billion in new taxes and fees. In this column, I highlight some of the more substantive aspects of his proposal.

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Change in Federal Policy Integral to New Nuclear Facility

January 18, 2010 Contributor

Unfortunately, it recently became clear that the federal government will not guarantee the loans needed to site the new facility. In short, this means that the current federal administration is not in strong support of nuclear energy.

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A Review of the Governor’s State of the State Address

January 11, 2010 Contributor

The Governor’s State of the State address this week primarily focused on the seriousness of the state’s fiscal situation. The speech was more subdued and void of the usual ‘rah, rah’ tone Governors have taken in years past. Instead, his speech focused on the economy, and specifically how vital it is for New York to keep a balanced budget.

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