Gov. Cuomo needs and deserves support to get a property tax cap and Albany ethics reform

The New York Daily News calls on voters to support Gov. Cuomo’s property tax cap in an editorial. It reads: “Gov. Andrew Cuomo has predicted June 20 will be D-Day in Albany. The next six weeks in Albany will be a “battle for the control of government,” Gov. Cuo
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Cuomo will kick-off statewide “People First” campaign in Syracuse

According to the governor’s press office – “Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced he will kick-off his statewide “People First” campaign tomorrow at noon at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse. The Governor will deliver his message of ethics reform, a pro
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‘People First Tour’ to push for a property tax cap and ethics reform

Robert Harding writes for the Auburn Citizen – “Governor Andrew Cuomo, Lt. Governor Robert Duffy and members of the governor’s cabinet could be coming to a city, town or village near you. Governor Cuomo announced Wednesday that he and his team will embark on the R
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Gov finds millions are squandered

“Aides to Gov. Cuomo revealed yesterday that they found massive waste in state government — including 1 million square feet of unused state office space in New York City, nearly 2,000 vendors providing often duplicated products and services, and 425 toll-free phone numbers
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The state budget process

The following is part of an editorial in the Kingston Daily Freeman. “The generally positive outcome of this year’s Albany World budget season should not obscure that the process was, once again, a train wreck. A polite, unobtrusive train wreck, perhaps, but a train wreck none
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Cuomo directs permanent regs banning elected officials, lobbyists, and placement agents from Pension Fund business

According to a release issued by the governor’s office – “Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that he is directing the Insurance Department to issue permanent regulations banning placement agents, lobbyists and, for the first time, elected officials from any pension f
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Siena Poll: Property Tax cap & new ethics law top voters’ to do list

According to a Siena College poll released today – “Nearly two-thirds of voters say that either a property tax cap (37 percent) or a new ethics law for state legislators including greater disclosure of outside income (27 percent) is the most important issue that they want
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Cuomo wants lobbying groups to be required to disclose financial backers

Ken Lovett writes in the Daily News - “Gov. Cuomo wants to require that lobbying groups disclose their financial backers, the Daily News has learned. Cuomo says the public should know the financial muscle behind the ads and actions of new groups that pop up lobbying for various
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Brooklyn Senator and Assemblyman face corruption charges

The New York Times reports – “State Senator Carl Kruger, a powerful and at times controversial Brooklyn Democrat; a state assemblyman; and an influential lobbyist are expected to turn themselves in on Thursday to federal authorities in Manhattan on corruption charges, acco
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Cuomo says his agenda needs to be done right

Nick Reisman writes on pressconnects.com – “When Andrew Cuomo won election as the state’s 56th governor, he warned immediately that not everything would change on “Day One.” Tuesday is Day 53 of his administration and Cuomo’s plans to change the sta
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