Statement By Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos
March 11, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Lieutenant Governor Ravitch’s plan includes many proposals that Senate Republicans have passed over the years that died in the State Assembly.
We have passed legislation to move the state fiscal year; to require that the Governor submit a multi-year financial plan with the Executive Budget; to establish an Independent Budget Office; and to prohibit the […]
Senator Lavalle Remains Focused On Timely Budget
March 8, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-“The April 1 budget deadline is nearing at lightning speed. The need to stay focused on adopting a state budget by that time is my number one priority and should be for the entire Legislature,” said Senator Kenneth P.
LaValle.
“The Democrats have already missed deadlines prescribed under the Budget Reform Act of 2007. The Joint […]
Statement By Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos
March 5, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-The news today that New York is one of 16 finalists for federal education funds from the Race To The Top program is no guarantee that the state will actually be selected to receive any of funding in this round or in future rounds.
Therefore, we should raise the cap on charter schools as part […]
Senator Flanagan Introduces Measure To Create Jobs
March 4, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) joined with the other members of the Senate Republican Conference to announce legislation to create thousands of new jobs and turn around the state’s economy. The jobs proposal would provide tax credits to businesses that create new jobs, eliminates the state corporate franchise tax for small businesses, and […]
Senator Lavalle Supports Job Creation Bill In Senate
March 3, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Senator Kenneth P. LaValle today announced that legislation introduced by Senate Republicans will make New York State more competitive for business growth and, when combined with a federal jobs plan, businesses could save thousands of dollars. The plan includes a jobs tax credit, eliminates the corporate franchise tax for small business and manufacturing, rolls […]
Senator Hannon Announces Job Creation Bill
March 2, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Senator Kemp Hannon (6th SD) along with members of the Senate Republican Conference announced that legislation to create thousands of new jobs and turn around the state’s economy has been introduced. The jobs plan provides tax credits to businesses that create new jobs, eliminates the state corporate franchise tax for small businesses, and rolls […]
Hannon Announces Bill To Prevent Governor From Withholding Taxpayer Refunds
March 1, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Senator Kemp Hannon announced new significant legislation sponsored by State Senator George Winner (R-C-I, Elmira) that would require the state to provide personal income tax refunds within 30 days after a taxpayer files a return, rather than withhold those refunds for months as Governor Paterson has threatened to do.
“New York State is in the […]
U.S.-Mexico Drug Summit Fails to Acknowledge Obvious Solution to Violent Drug Cartels
February 25, 2010
Ending Marijuana Prohibition Would Deal Crucial Blow to Mexican Drug Cartels, Drastically Reduce Border Violence
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Today, high-ranking officials from the United States and Mexico concluded a three-day conference meant to outline ways the two nations could reduce the illicit drug trade-associated violence that continues to plague the U.S.-Mexican border. Unfortunately, officials concluded […]
Senator Fuschillo Calls for Passage of Jack Shea’s Law
February 24, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Bill named for Double Olympic Gold Medalist Jack Shea of Lake Placid, killed by a drunk driver who escaped prosecution through loophole in state law
State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. today called for passage of “Jack Shea’s Law,” which would remove the requirement in current state law that a doctor supervise blood drawn in […]
Statement By Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos
February 24, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Once again, today we saw the arrogance of one party rule, even when that party did not have the necessary votes to pass a bill or confirm a gubernatorial nominee.
The Senate Rules clearly require that its business be done by a majority of 32 votes.
Senate Democrats today bypassed the rules and forced two nominations […]
