The February Edition of the NYSAC Economy Watch continues to show signs of a stabilizing New York economy, despite unemployment increases caused by the end of traditional holiday season jobs. Several measures give strong indication that the advent of spring may also bring the first signs of renewed economic growth.
The Index of Coincident Economic Indicators [...]

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Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch presented a 5-year fiscal plan for the State of New York. That plan calls for a series of actions that will enable the state to close a projected $9 billion budget deficit for the 2010-11 State Fiscal Year and lays the groundwork for an unprecedented four-year fiscal plan.
 “What we need from [...]

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(This is a cross post from Ironman at thenextright.com and one we at monroerising.com agree with)
We are here to build a new, vibrant responsive Republican Party. Not to accede to letting failed insiders continue the insanity that resulted in back-to-back election debacles in 2006 and 2008.
If there’s ever been a reason for the Rightosphere to [...]

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Tom Reed has announced that former congressman Bill Paxon has agreed to join the Reed for Congress team as Honorary Co-Chair. “It’s very humbling to have the support of two very prominent former members of Congress from western New York leading our effort,” Reed said. “With Amo Houghton and Bill Paxon behind us, we are [...]

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Former Congressman John R. Kuhl released the following statement regarding Congressman Eric Massa’s retirement announcement.
“Tonight all of the 29th Congressional District will have Eric Massa and his family in their hearts and prayers. His reoccurrence of cancer is devastating and I wish him a full recovery.  I know firsthand that Eric is a fighter, and I have full confidence [...]

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Monroe County Republican Chairman Bill Reilich blasted the contempt which Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, D- NY has shown for members of the United States’ intelligence community. Last week Congresswoman Slaughter attached an amendment to an intelligence spending bill which would have made it a criminal act, punishable by 15 years in prison, for a CIA agent [...]

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Amherst, NY, February 16, 2010. A coalition of Western New York Tea Party groups will hold a press conference on Wednesday, (Feb. 17th), to announce that the movement will target at least five key races this year.
The press conference will be Wednesday at 1:30pm at Club W, 199 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY
Each race involves long-serving [...]

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The extension of the Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (FMAP) included in President Barack Obama’s proposed Federal spending plan underscores his recognition of the plight of state and local governments during this recession. New York State counties are weathering dramatic reductions in sales tax revenue, increased demand for important human services and higher pension and health [...]

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Chris Lee (NY-26) has introduced legislation (H. Con. Res. 232) to honor the Army’s 24th Infantry Division and its 14 Medal of Honor recipients through a memorial marker at Arlington National Cemetery.
This legislation was spurred by Amherst resident Salvatore Schillaci, who is the Vice President of the 24th Infantry Division’s tribute association. [...]

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