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The New York state legislature approved a budget over the weekend, about three weeks after the start of the new fiscal year. Legislators in the North Country have mixed opinions on the fiscal plan.
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Upstate New York Republican lawmakers are crying foul over a proposed cut to state highway funding in Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul’s state budget proposal.
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The New York state legislature has adjourned its regular 2023 session. Representatives from the North Country are characterizing the six-month period as frustrating overall.
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Although North Country state representatives are not happy about the process, they are encouraged by the potential impact the new state budget should have on northern New York.
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The North Country Chamber held its annual legislative forum this morning. The region’s state Senator and two Assembly representatives say the state budget is the main focus of business in Albany right now.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her budget address on Wednesday, outlining a $227 billion plan. Representatives from the North Country say what really matters are the details of the 162-page proposal.
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Officials from five of the 12 counties fully or partially in the Adirondacks joined with the two Assembly representatives from the region today to call for clarification on how the 6 million acre Adirondack Park will be affected as the new concealed carry gun law is implemented.
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A state Senator and an Assemblyman representing parts of the Adirondacks have drafted a bill to make sure the sprawling park is exempt from new state gun laws passed in a special session this month.
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Nearly 80 North Country business and political leaders Friday morning heard from the region’s state legislators on key issues.
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The North Country Chamber recently held its annual legislative breakfast forum with the region’s three New York state representatives. Two are relatively…