NY Budget

The New York state budget passed first thing Monday includes a proposal to close two or three prison facilities. The idea is not sitting well in the North…

North Country New York state Assemblyman D. Billy Jones was appointed to the General Government and Local Assistance Joint Budget Subcommittee during this…

WAMC's Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on President Trump's proclamation that DACA is dead. Dr. Chartock also discusses the New York state budget.

The New York state Legislature is nearing the April 1st deadline to complete its budget. North Country Assemblyman D. Billy Jones, a 115th District…

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined his proposed state spending plan to a North Country audience Monday, highlighting what he says are the plan’s…

Members of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s cabinet are fanning out across New York to outline his budget proposal before business groups, organizations and…

Debate is continuing over the new budget deal reached late last night in Albany, but environmental and conservation groups are praising the inclusion of…

New York’s environmental community is ambivalent about funding provisions for conservation and environmental programs in the finalized state budget.The…