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Local Government Consolidation in New York
At an event sponsored by the Rockefeller Institute, New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo proposes legislation to make it much easier for local governments, and citizens themselves, to consolidate governments and special districts. He noted that the Rockefeller Institute had reported on the need for local restructuring in 1992 (click here to read the report), and he said the state’s fiscal crisis means it is past time for action.
Material on the Attorney General’s web site
Robert Ward op-ed on the Attorney General’s proposals
Third Quarter State Revenues Across U.S. Flat
Our latest flash report on state tax revenues for 42 of the 50 states shows essentially no growth in the third quarter – and projects further deterioration in light of the weak economy.Read the News Release
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Economic Prospects for the North Country
A forested region spans the Northern tier of four states - New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. The region is marked by great beauty and recreational opportunities, but also by economic problems. Speakers at an Institute forum reviewed the region's prospects, and challenges.
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Health System Reform in a Budget Crunch
Is this is a crisis, or an opportunity – or both? New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Richard F. Daines and other top state officials discuss the impact of the state’s budget gap on the health care system, at a Public Policy Forum sponsored by the Institute’s New York State Health Policy Research Center.
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Financing Health Coverage Initiatives
Can New York State generate and sustain financing for its initiatives to maintain and expand health coverage? Seven experts from diverse backgrounds discussed the options at an Institute forum. Presentations and Multimedia
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Barack Obama’s Education R&D Plan
By Allison Armour-Garb
December 2008