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Blog Economic Development

Governor Cuomo Should Veto 3 Economic Development Bills

July 09, 2019
Three bills to create new economic development programs or expand existing programs passed both houses during the 2019 legislative session. The Governor should veto all three bills.
Special Feature City Budget

Budget Navigator

June 21, 2019
The Budget Navigator is an online tool that allows New Yorkers to be their own budget watchdogs. Users can examine New York State or City revenues and expenses to determine levels of funding in recent years, analyze trends, and see how that funding compares between departments and services.
Blog Capital Spending

Don’t Pass the Capital Pork

June 07, 2019
Like most other spending decisions, capital spending is best decided during budget negotiations.
Blog State Budget

On Time, Off-budget

May 28, 2019
State Operating Funds spending is projected to grow 4.9 percent, more than double the 2% benchmark.
Blog Pensions & Benefits

2019 Benefit Sweetener Scorecard

May 01, 2019
For the remaining seven weeks of the legislative session, members will propose to enhance the benefits of State and local public employees and retirees.
Blog Taxes

Follow the Money

April 05, 2019
The NYS Adopted FY 2020 Budget directs three revenue sources to support the MTA. This blog clarifies what the revenue streams are and how they will flow to the lockbox.
Blog State Budget

NYS Revenues in a Recession

March 19, 2019
New York State revenue weakness already looms over the fiscal year 2020 budget negotiations.
Blog Taxes

Pied-à-Terre Tax

March 13, 2019
The pied-à-terre tax is appealing politically because it is levied on wealthy people with means to pay and nonresidents who do not vote. Nevertheless, it is problematic for several reasons.
Blog Education

Funding a Sound Basic Education in 2020

March 07, 2019
Despite significant funding increases over the past decade, some districts in New York State still do not have the resources to provide a sound basic education.
Blog Health Care

Medicaid Supplemental Payments

February 15, 2019
New York State’s $78 billion Medicaid program includes $5.3 billion of “supplemental payments”. These supplemental payments are crucial to hospitals across the state, especially those largely serving uninsured and Medicaid populations.
Blog Transportation

Principles for Congestion Pricing

February 13, 2019
Motorists should pay a greater share of the costs of mass transit to offset the negative impacts of auto use. CBC recommends five principles to guide the crafting of a congestion pricing program
Blog State Budget

Clear Picture

January 29, 2019
State Operating Funds spending will grow by 3.4 percent in fiscal year 2020, the third straight year it has increased by more than 2 percent.