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Counties in the News, March 20, 2017
- By: NYSAC
- On: 03/20/2017 12:45:51
- In: Counties in the News
Monday's news from counties around the state.
NYSACCounties Applaud State Legislature's Commitment to Local Infrastructure
The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and its member counties applaud the members of the State Senate and State Assembly for strengthening the state's commitment to local clean water, and road and bridge infrastructure projects.
State Legislative Budgets Address Proposed Cost Shifts to County Taxpayers
The State Legislature last week addressed two significant cost shifts in the 2017-18 Executive State Budget proposal. The first one addressed a cost shift in public health problems, which was rejected by both the Senate and Assembly in their respective one house budget bills.
STATEWIDE
NY warns scam targets employee tax information
HUDSON VALLEY
Ulster residents to voice their concerns about replacing Obamacare with Trumpcare
Tyner wants Dutchess County to sue opioid manufacturers
Advocates decry proposed Meals on Wheels cuts
Applications Being Accepted for Affordable Homes Sold by Westchester County
Rockland has lowest unemployment rate in the Hudson Valley
Astorino calls for expanding program for non-custodial dads
CAPITAL
Albany County discussing possible cuts under President's plan
Rensselaer County legislators approve final bond for sewer project
Award-winning Albany distillery announces million dollar downtown expansion
NORTH COUNTRY
High Cost of Public Safety
MOHAWK VALLEY
Government officials need priorities straight
What's plan for bed tax?
Solar array contract approved
Herkimer Co. legislator continues push for Higby Road lights
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Madison County Board of Supervisors: green energy loan program enacted, DMV revenue pursued
WESTERN NEW YORK
Consolidation is key: Genesee, Orleans should be able to have regional jail
Collins pushes state limit on Medicaid
Anti-blight business going strong
Amid protest, GOP officials from Erie, Niagara counties tout Collins Medicaid plan
Consolidation law passes first hurdle
Banking wins
Buying development rights may protect Niagara Falls air base
Allegany County District 1 GOP to meet on legislative replacement