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Counties in the News, March 23, 2017
- By: NYSAC
- On: 03/23/2017 11:20:49
- In: Counties in the News
Thursday's news from counties across the state.
NYSACHistory of Mandates and Cost Shifts
Last year, NYSAC Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario recorded a video presentation of the history of state mandates that impact counties and county property taxpayers.
This video describes the nine mandates, including Medicaid, that equate to the aggregate county property taxes collected across the state outside of NYC.
NATIONAL
An AHCA Amendment Puts New York's Counties Between a Rock And a Hard Place
STATEWIDE
NYSAC Applauds State Legislative Budgets for Halting Proposed Cost Shift to County Taxpayers
NYSAC: Don't Forget Indigent Relief
Criticism of health care bill grows in N.Y. state
Cuomo To Launch Plastic Bag Task Force
Editorial: Daytime headlights can save lives
Support for GOP health care bill deflates
LONG ISLAND
Weird laws on Long Island
Suffolk County Recognizes Outstanding Employees with Excellence Awards
Kaminsky: Legislature Passes Bill Providing Tax Relief to Seniors
HUDSON VALLEY
Rockland County leaders reach consensus on some issues
County Executive's Corner: Making Rockland Work Again
Coalition delays approval of new NYC watershed deal
County Leasing Fleet Vehicles to Reduce Cost
CAPITAL
KeyBank donates $2 million, remains optimistic amid Wall Street sell-off
Collaborative efforts urged at EDC Warren County meeting
SOUTHERN TIER
Garnar Calls for Community Input on Affordable Care Act Repeal
Four Oneonta Towns Competing for Consolidation Award from Department of State (audio)
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Vote 'no' on health care bill, NY Medicaid cost shift (Editorial)
Foodnet Meals on Wheels director: Unclear how possible cuts could affect program
FINGER LAKES
Column: Gov. Cuomo's recent proposal won't deliver meaningful tax relief
Schumer urges House Republicans to vote against health care bill; Livingston County resolution supports Collins amendment
Seneca County board OKs transfer of tax-delinquent properties
Genesee job market, agency linkages growing
Federal, state officials spar over county costs
WESTERN NEW YORK
Local counties support Collins Medicaid proposal
If ride hailing is approved for upstate, who would regulate the industry?
GOP Medicaid bill: Counties see mandate relief
Repeal may hit hospitals hard
Cattaraugus County Lawmakers push for SAFE Act repeal