The collapse of the effort to repeal and replace Obamacare exposed fissures in the Republican Party that will continue to challenge the White House and congressional leadership. The next big action that must be taken . . .
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4/7/17
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The state legislative session came to an end on June 17, and legislators have a lot of accomplishments to hang their hats on. There are, however, some notable things that did not get done.
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7/6/16
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The Wantagh School District will upgrade programs at all levels next year, from improved science and technology labs at all three elementary schools to expanded high school course offerings.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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3/22/16
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The controversial gap elimination adjustment to the New York state budget is about to become a thing of the past.
That’s the feeling of Assemblyman Brian Curran, who last week presented a …
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By Adrienne Lyons
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2/23/16
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In his State of the State address on Jan. 13, Gov. Andrew Cuomo promised to end the Gap Elimination Adjustment that school districts across the state have been subject to by 2017-18. That’s a major step in the right direction, but . . .
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1/21/16
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School officials are hoping state aid will be enough to cover shortfalls in next year’s budget.
Municipalities across the state are expecting a minimal increase in their allowed tax levy this …
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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1/20/16
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New York state may restore millions of dollars in state aid to school districts this year, just in time for a tax cap that could otherwise eliminate any possible budget growth.
In 2009-10, the …
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By Alex Costello
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1/13/16
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At first blush, it may seem like the 2015-16 state budget doesn’t include much for Long Island. But thanks to Sen. Dean Skelos, Long Island will be getting about $1.1 billion for infrastructure in the coming year.
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By Alex Costello
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4/8/15
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Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . .
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2/25/15
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We don’t have to look very far back in the history books to learn about the damage State Senate Democrats inflicted on Long Island taxpayers during their disastrous two years in the majority in 2009 and 2010.
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7/30/14
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