Counties in the News, March 28, 2017

• By: NYSAC
• On: 03/28/2017 12:45:33
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NYSAC
The County Perspective: County Gov't Month, State Budget and Local Property Taxes
Time for County Officials to Weigh in on the State Budget
With seven working days until the beginning of the 2017-18 State Fiscal Year, joint legislative budget conference committees are negotiating details of the final state budget, Counties are encouraged to contact their state representatives with their concerns and to contact the members of conference committees on issues of concern to all counties.
 
Among other priorities, Counties are calling on members of both houses to REJECT proposed cost shifts to public health and social services. These cost shifts will increase costs to counties and property taxpayers. They are also reminding lawmakers of the importance of Modernizing Internet Sales Taxes and the 911 Surcharge to keep our emergency dispatch centers up to date with new technologies.
 
STATEWIDE
Faso Won't Give Up on Medicaid Takeover
 
Plastic Bag Waste Becoming a Growing Concern in New York State
 
Girl Scouts Announce New Patch Celebrating Women's Suffrage
 
HUDSON VALLEY
Ulster municipalities oppose countywide shared services plan
 
Local DAs slam possible change in teen-crime law
 
Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency employees get new 4-year contract
 
Orange County will host Crime Victims' Vigil on April 4
 
Union workers rally in support of proposed sick-day legislation
 
CAPITAL
IDAs statewide spent more to create fewer jobs in 2015
 
County announces plans to turn troubled bodega into library/literacy center
 
Warren County agrees to five-year deal for motorcycle rally in Warrensburg
 
SOUTHERN TIER
New Drop Boxes Placed Around Broome County (Video)
 
Broome awarded $650K for revitalization efforts
 
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Madison County supervisor reviews financial goals with lawmakers
 
Auburn Community Hospital may buy former Cayuga County Nursing Home site
 
FINGER LAKES
Seneca County committee to look at change in room tax cap
 
WESTERN NEW YORK
Win some, lose some: What happened to 2016's State of County initiatives
 
Orleans Legislature presses state, federal governments for more job training funds
 
Poloncarz, Ryan strengthen protections for seniors with 'Ruthie's Law,' state legislation to hold nursing homes accountable
 
Wine Trail will push to have 150 new signs out this year