In recent years, businesses and families have left
Upstate New York in record numbers. Private
sector job losses have devastated our communities.
New York State’s leaders have not shown a
commitment to job creation and economic
development. In fact, our image over the last
decade has been quite the opposite – we have one
of the worst business climates in the nation.
It is beyond dispute that the state’s policies have
contributed to our economic problems by failing
to meet the economic challenges we face. In
many cases, Albany hasn’t just failed to act – state
government has actually adopted policies that have
made our economic situation even worse.
This report takes a hard look at what New York
State has done right since the beginning of 2011,
and what additional steps will address the high cost of doing business in the state.
Policy (Economic Stimulus Act) From UiTM KBM Students :DNur Fatihah
The Economic Stimulus Acts of 2008 were enacted in response to the deteriorating US economic conditions in 2007-2008, including rising unemployment and turmoil in the housing and financial industries. President Bush proposed $145 billion in tax relief for individuals and businesses. After negotiations between House Speaker Pelosi, Republican Leader Boehner, and Treasury Secretary Paulson, a bill was passed providing tax rebates for individuals earning over $3,000 and increases tax cuts for businesses to encourage investment. The Senate later amended the bill to provide additional assistance. The final acts cost $152 billion in 2008 and $16 billion in 2009, providing tax rebates and breaks aimed at stimulating the economy.
"The Economy under President Obama" tells the story of the 2009-2016 period using a series of economic and budgetary charts. Definitive non-partisan sources such as the Federal Reserve Economic Database (FRED) and Congressional Budget Office (CBO) are used, along with major media sources.
The presentation covers the Great Recession and response, fiscal policies, trends in major economic variables, income inequality and the ACA/Obamacare. Key questions covered include: 1) What did President Obama and Congress do to help or hinder the recovery? 2) What were the important decisions President Obama had to make? 3) How much of the national debt addition was due to the President's policies? 4) What were the trends in the key economic and budget variables? 5) What economic and budgetary legacy did he pass along?
The document summarizes comments made by Michael Turnipseed of the Kern County Taxpayers Association during the 2011-2012 Kern County budget hearings. It addresses challenges facing the national and local economy and recommends that the county board of supervisors focus on improving outcomes in education, employment, poverty, crime, and health by prioritizing goals, developing new strategies, and encouraging collaboration between local governments. It also stresses the need for the board to advocate for policies that promote jobs and economic growth.
The Peter G. Peterson's State of the Union's Finances: A Citizen's Guide provides a comprehensive look at America's finances. The guide is broken out in the three sections 1.) Executive Summary 2.) Our Growing Fiscal Challenge 3.) Solutions
Learn about the expiring tax breaks and automatic spending cuts scheduled to take effect at the end of 2012 in the United States, including the forecasted economic impact and where Democrats and Republicans stand.
This document provides an overview of Puerto Rico's financial challenges, including:
1) Puerto Rico has experienced 12 consecutive budget deficits and has a high and growing debt burden of 90% of GDP.
2) The economy entered recession in 2006 and has yet to emerge, exacerbating the financial problems.
3) Puerto Rico relies heavily on federal subsidies and has limited prospects for long-term growth due to its dependence on these subsidies and transfers.
The Common Sense Policy Roundtable is a non-partisan organization that provides information to policymakers and future leaders. It researches and promotes common sense solutions to economic issues in Colorado. The document discusses Colorado's fiscal policy challenges from 2006 to 2010, including reliance on one-time funding sources, rising health care costs that crowd out other priorities, and growth in state personnel costs despite private sector job losses. It proposes reforms such as restoring fiscal restraint, reforming entitlement programs and personnel costs, enhancing revenues through tax reform, and improving government efficiency.
2009 SNR a story of compromise - pugalisLee Pugalis
The eagerly anticipated Government response to the Treasury instigated Review of sub-national economic development and regeneration (July 2007), was published on 25 November 2008 after taking stock of the 500 plus consultation responses. Building on my critique of the Department of Communities and Local Government’s publication: Transforming places; changing lives A framework for regeneration (July 2008) in the previous edition of this journal, I use the space here to cogently review how Government will take forward and implement its sub-national review of economic development and regeneration (SNR).
Pugalis, L. (2009) 'SNR – a story of compromise', Economic Development, 107, pp. 6-7.
Policy (Economic Stimulus Act) From UiTM KBM Students :DNur Fatihah
The Economic Stimulus Acts of 2008 were enacted in response to the deteriorating US economic conditions in 2007-2008, including rising unemployment and turmoil in the housing and financial industries. President Bush proposed $145 billion in tax relief for individuals and businesses. After negotiations between House Speaker Pelosi, Republican Leader Boehner, and Treasury Secretary Paulson, a bill was passed providing tax rebates for individuals earning over $3,000 and increases tax cuts for businesses to encourage investment. The Senate later amended the bill to provide additional assistance. The final acts cost $152 billion in 2008 and $16 billion in 2009, providing tax rebates and breaks aimed at stimulating the economy.
"The Economy under President Obama" tells the story of the 2009-2016 period using a series of economic and budgetary charts. Definitive non-partisan sources such as the Federal Reserve Economic Database (FRED) and Congressional Budget Office (CBO) are used, along with major media sources.
The presentation covers the Great Recession and response, fiscal policies, trends in major economic variables, income inequality and the ACA/Obamacare. Key questions covered include: 1) What did President Obama and Congress do to help or hinder the recovery? 2) What were the important decisions President Obama had to make? 3) How much of the national debt addition was due to the President's policies? 4) What were the trends in the key economic and budget variables? 5) What economic and budgetary legacy did he pass along?
The document summarizes comments made by Michael Turnipseed of the Kern County Taxpayers Association during the 2011-2012 Kern County budget hearings. It addresses challenges facing the national and local economy and recommends that the county board of supervisors focus on improving outcomes in education, employment, poverty, crime, and health by prioritizing goals, developing new strategies, and encouraging collaboration between local governments. It also stresses the need for the board to advocate for policies that promote jobs and economic growth.
The Peter G. Peterson's State of the Union's Finances: A Citizen's Guide provides a comprehensive look at America's finances. The guide is broken out in the three sections 1.) Executive Summary 2.) Our Growing Fiscal Challenge 3.) Solutions
Learn about the expiring tax breaks and automatic spending cuts scheduled to take effect at the end of 2012 in the United States, including the forecasted economic impact and where Democrats and Republicans stand.
This document provides an overview of Puerto Rico's financial challenges, including:
1) Puerto Rico has experienced 12 consecutive budget deficits and has a high and growing debt burden of 90% of GDP.
2) The economy entered recession in 2006 and has yet to emerge, exacerbating the financial problems.
3) Puerto Rico relies heavily on federal subsidies and has limited prospects for long-term growth due to its dependence on these subsidies and transfers.
The Common Sense Policy Roundtable is a non-partisan organization that provides information to policymakers and future leaders. It researches and promotes common sense solutions to economic issues in Colorado. The document discusses Colorado's fiscal policy challenges from 2006 to 2010, including reliance on one-time funding sources, rising health care costs that crowd out other priorities, and growth in state personnel costs despite private sector job losses. It proposes reforms such as restoring fiscal restraint, reforming entitlement programs and personnel costs, enhancing revenues through tax reform, and improving government efficiency.
2009 SNR a story of compromise - pugalisLee Pugalis
The eagerly anticipated Government response to the Treasury instigated Review of sub-national economic development and regeneration (July 2007), was published on 25 November 2008 after taking stock of the 500 plus consultation responses. Building on my critique of the Department of Communities and Local Government’s publication: Transforming places; changing lives A framework for regeneration (July 2008) in the previous edition of this journal, I use the space here to cogently review how Government will take forward and implement its sub-national review of economic development and regeneration (SNR).
Pugalis, L. (2009) 'SNR – a story of compromise', Economic Development, 107, pp. 6-7.
1) The UK economic recovery stalled in 2011 and the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis continued to impact markets. Unemployment rose to its highest level since 1994 while youth unemployment reached a record high.
2) Forecasts for 2012 GDP growth remain low at around 0.7% and inflation is falling but remains above target. Exports are seen as important to the recovery but the trade deficit fell in late 2011.
3) Businesses are advised to remain flexible and regularly update plans as the economic situation remains uncertain and volatile. Support is available for exporting and taking advantage of any opportunities that may arise.
The document provides background on the Affordable Housing Tax Credit program and discusses legislative changes that have impacted the program. It describes how the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 increased tax credits and other funding to boost affordable housing development during the economic downturn. It also outlines how Midwest Housing Equity Group invests in low-income housing tax credit projects to raise equity for development.
The document summarizes a report from the Peterson-Pew Commission on Budget Reform that compares different fiscal policy tools for controlling government debt, such as targets, triggers, caps, and fail-safes. It notes that these tools have various advantages and disadvantages and that the right approach may incorporate aspects of several plans. The Commission's new Fiscal Toolbox resource compares tools based on their goals, enforcement mechanisms, exemptions, escape valves, and other factors to help policymakers design effective tools for addressing growing debt levels.
Origin Financial A Guide To Budget 2012 SpreadsOliver Taylor
The perfect marketing solutions to:
· Improve brand awareness with prospective clients
· Add value and build further loyalty with existing clients
· Generate increased referral leads and sales opportunities
· Use to add regular changing content to your website
· Attract and retain higher volumes of website traffic
· E-mail to clients, prospects and professional introducers
· Improve your website SEO success from organic searches
· Use the content to set-up an e-news alert service
· Extend your marketing to smartphone and tablet technology
The non-partisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) has compiled a brief background on the scope of our nation's fiscal challenges and the drivers of our debt and deficits, while outlining some of the types of solutions available to address the problems. This Powerpoint is meant to offer an objective, easily-accessible view of our country's fiscal situation as an educational tool meant to help foster open and honest discussion about these issues.
Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is referred to as the "Cliff Year" because Louisiana faces a $1.6 billion budget shortfall that will be difficult to address. While the total state budget is $25.5 billion, over 90% of funds are restricted or dedicated, leaving only $2.6 billion of discretionary general funds. Absorbing the entire $1.6 billion shortfall from this unrestricted portion would require cutting it by over 60%. Options to help close the gap include increasing some fees, cutting some statutory dedications, and reducing some unprotected non-discretionary spending, though many of these options are politically challenging.
If certain policies currently in place were extended, such as tax cuts and preventing reductions to Medicare physician payments, the US deficit would be much higher between 2012-2021, averaging 4.3% of GDP compared to 1.8% under current law. Extending these policies would also cause debt held by the public to rise to 82% of GDP by 2021, the highest level since 1948, compared to stabilizing around 70% of GDP under current law. Allowing discretionary budget authority to simply grow with inflation would increase spending by around 4% in 2012 and 8% in 2021 above current law caps.
Overview of Governor Paterson’s 2010-11 Executive Budget Proposal.
New York Governor David Paterson unveiled his 2010-2011 Executive Budget on yesterday. Totaling $134 billion , his proposal is aimed at closing a projected $7.4 billion deficit in the current budget year, as well as setting the stage for reducing future-year deficits of $14.3 billion in 2011-12, $18.3 billion in 2012-13, and $20.7 billion in 2013-14.
The document discusses the 2013 United States debt ceiling crisis. It provides background on the debt ceiling and defines it as the maximum amount of money the US can borrow. It describes the political debate between Republicans who wanted spending cuts in exchange for raising the ceiling, and Democrats who argued the ceiling should be raised without conditions. The crisis began in January 2013 and ended in October when a short term deal was passed, though the debate around spending and long term budget solutions continued.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Diane Oakley of the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) about public pension plans. The presentation discusses opportunities and challenges facing public pensions, stakeholders in public pensions, the importance of focusing on retirement policy, and lessons learned from well-funded plans. It provides statistics on the economic impacts of public pension benefits and expenditures. The presentation aims to distinguish facts from assertions and prevent short-sighted policies in public pension discussions.
The document discusses the history and current state of the U.S. public debt. As of November 2016, the debt was over $19.9 trillion, nearly double what it was in November 2008. Past administrations, including Reagan, Clinton, Bush, and Obama, pursued different strategies to manage the debt such as deficit reduction acts, stimulus packages, and quantitative easing. The Trump administration plans to focus on 4% GDP growth, trade reform, lowering interest payments on the debt, and budget cuts to entitlement programs to address the debt over the long run through policy changes rather than sole focus on debt reduction.
The document provides an overview of state legislative activities in 2009 related to issues that affect the construction industry. Some key points:
- State budgets faced large deficits as revenues declined, which will dominate 2010 legislative sessions.
- 38 states considered legislation related to the proposed Employee Free Choice Act. Five states and two chambers passed measures opposing it.
- Only three states passed bills on hiring undocumented workers, with most states less active on immigration in 2009.
- 36 states examined independent contractor classifications and their tax implications. Several tightened requirements.
- Organized labor pushed to expand prevailing wage laws but were blocked in Iowa and Colorado. New Mexico tied rates to union contracts.
- 16 states debated project labor agreement issues, with
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
This document outlines 10 essential reforms needed to improve New York's financial situation. It discusses capping property tax increases and state spending, ending the double standard of higher pay for public employees, and trimming Medicaid costs. The state's Medicaid program is the most expensive in the nation at $47.6 billion annually despite serving fewer people than California or Florida. Immediate action is needed from state leaders to control costs and ease New York's heavy tax burden in order to stop the flow of jobs and residents to other states.
The document discusses the uncertain fiscal future for transportation infrastructure in New York State. It notes that the state currently lacks sufficient revenue to maintain its transportation system and has no credible strategy for meeting future needs. The session then discusses topics such as the current federal and state budget climates, the role of the federal government, and how best to generate required revenue for investment. It provides details on funding sources and commitments, declining federal shares for New York, increasing debt burdens, and the broken financial backbone of current transportation funding models. Overall, the document outlines serious challenges and uncertainties facing transportation infrastructure finance in New York.
This document provides an overview of a public economics course, including:
1) The main textbook and lecture slides are listed. Office hours and exam procedures are also outlined.
2) The four questions of public finance are introduced: when should government intervene, how might it intervene, what are the effects of interventions, and why do governments intervene as they do.
3) Facts about government spending, taxes, deficits, and debt in the US and Europe are presented to illustrate the size and role of government.
4) Current policy debates around social security, healthcare, and education funding are briefly discussed.
5) In conclusion, the central role of government around the world is established to provide context for
The document provides an overview of the federal budget process in the United States, including:
1) It describes the key stages and actors in the process, from the president setting parameters, to agency requests, executive review, congressional action, budget execution, and control.
2) It discusses some common problems with the budget process, such as the deficit, uncontrollable expenditures, supplemental appropriations, and earmarks.
3) It analyzes resources, working with the deficit, the top five elements of the budgeting process, and concludes with recommendations around performance measurement.
This document summarizes a presentation about analyzing cloud infrastructure. It discusses using techniques like reverse DNS lookups and WHOIS queries to determine if a website is hosted in the cloud. The presentation then analyzes patterns in Amazon EC2 resource IDs to understand the structure and identify different components. It reveals rumors about the scale of Amazon's cloud, with estimates of thousands of servers generating hundreds of millions in annual revenue. The conclusion is that cloud infrastructure is growing rapidly and this is just the beginning.
The document introduces the Global Classroom project, which aims to connect teachers and students around the world through online discussions and collaborative projects. It provides an overview of the history and goals of Global Classroom, describes some of the initial projects and online platforms being used, and invites teachers to get involved by joining projects, setting up penpals or video chats, or sharing their own project ideas.
I have a friend, really I do, that has one of the most uninspiring, soul drain, passion killing habits that I have ever seen. This friend packs his lunch everyday. No, that’s not the U.S.D.P.K part of it all. He packs his lunch on a Sunday night for the week, and every sandwich is the same. He has Devon (yuck) with tomato sauce. Every. Single. Day.
1) The UK economic recovery stalled in 2011 and the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis continued to impact markets. Unemployment rose to its highest level since 1994 while youth unemployment reached a record high.
2) Forecasts for 2012 GDP growth remain low at around 0.7% and inflation is falling but remains above target. Exports are seen as important to the recovery but the trade deficit fell in late 2011.
3) Businesses are advised to remain flexible and regularly update plans as the economic situation remains uncertain and volatile. Support is available for exporting and taking advantage of any opportunities that may arise.
The document provides background on the Affordable Housing Tax Credit program and discusses legislative changes that have impacted the program. It describes how the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 increased tax credits and other funding to boost affordable housing development during the economic downturn. It also outlines how Midwest Housing Equity Group invests in low-income housing tax credit projects to raise equity for development.
The document summarizes a report from the Peterson-Pew Commission on Budget Reform that compares different fiscal policy tools for controlling government debt, such as targets, triggers, caps, and fail-safes. It notes that these tools have various advantages and disadvantages and that the right approach may incorporate aspects of several plans. The Commission's new Fiscal Toolbox resource compares tools based on their goals, enforcement mechanisms, exemptions, escape valves, and other factors to help policymakers design effective tools for addressing growing debt levels.
Origin Financial A Guide To Budget 2012 SpreadsOliver Taylor
The perfect marketing solutions to:
· Improve brand awareness with prospective clients
· Add value and build further loyalty with existing clients
· Generate increased referral leads and sales opportunities
· Use to add regular changing content to your website
· Attract and retain higher volumes of website traffic
· E-mail to clients, prospects and professional introducers
· Improve your website SEO success from organic searches
· Use the content to set-up an e-news alert service
· Extend your marketing to smartphone and tablet technology
The non-partisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) has compiled a brief background on the scope of our nation's fiscal challenges and the drivers of our debt and deficits, while outlining some of the types of solutions available to address the problems. This Powerpoint is meant to offer an objective, easily-accessible view of our country's fiscal situation as an educational tool meant to help foster open and honest discussion about these issues.
Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is referred to as the "Cliff Year" because Louisiana faces a $1.6 billion budget shortfall that will be difficult to address. While the total state budget is $25.5 billion, over 90% of funds are restricted or dedicated, leaving only $2.6 billion of discretionary general funds. Absorbing the entire $1.6 billion shortfall from this unrestricted portion would require cutting it by over 60%. Options to help close the gap include increasing some fees, cutting some statutory dedications, and reducing some unprotected non-discretionary spending, though many of these options are politically challenging.
If certain policies currently in place were extended, such as tax cuts and preventing reductions to Medicare physician payments, the US deficit would be much higher between 2012-2021, averaging 4.3% of GDP compared to 1.8% under current law. Extending these policies would also cause debt held by the public to rise to 82% of GDP by 2021, the highest level since 1948, compared to stabilizing around 70% of GDP under current law. Allowing discretionary budget authority to simply grow with inflation would increase spending by around 4% in 2012 and 8% in 2021 above current law caps.
Overview of Governor Paterson’s 2010-11 Executive Budget Proposal.
New York Governor David Paterson unveiled his 2010-2011 Executive Budget on yesterday. Totaling $134 billion , his proposal is aimed at closing a projected $7.4 billion deficit in the current budget year, as well as setting the stage for reducing future-year deficits of $14.3 billion in 2011-12, $18.3 billion in 2012-13, and $20.7 billion in 2013-14.
The document discusses the 2013 United States debt ceiling crisis. It provides background on the debt ceiling and defines it as the maximum amount of money the US can borrow. It describes the political debate between Republicans who wanted spending cuts in exchange for raising the ceiling, and Democrats who argued the ceiling should be raised without conditions. The crisis began in January 2013 and ended in October when a short term deal was passed, though the debate around spending and long term budget solutions continued.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Diane Oakley of the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) about public pension plans. The presentation discusses opportunities and challenges facing public pensions, stakeholders in public pensions, the importance of focusing on retirement policy, and lessons learned from well-funded plans. It provides statistics on the economic impacts of public pension benefits and expenditures. The presentation aims to distinguish facts from assertions and prevent short-sighted policies in public pension discussions.
The document discusses the history and current state of the U.S. public debt. As of November 2016, the debt was over $19.9 trillion, nearly double what it was in November 2008. Past administrations, including Reagan, Clinton, Bush, and Obama, pursued different strategies to manage the debt such as deficit reduction acts, stimulus packages, and quantitative easing. The Trump administration plans to focus on 4% GDP growth, trade reform, lowering interest payments on the debt, and budget cuts to entitlement programs to address the debt over the long run through policy changes rather than sole focus on debt reduction.
The document provides an overview of state legislative activities in 2009 related to issues that affect the construction industry. Some key points:
- State budgets faced large deficits as revenues declined, which will dominate 2010 legislative sessions.
- 38 states considered legislation related to the proposed Employee Free Choice Act. Five states and two chambers passed measures opposing it.
- Only three states passed bills on hiring undocumented workers, with most states less active on immigration in 2009.
- 36 states examined independent contractor classifications and their tax implications. Several tightened requirements.
- Organized labor pushed to expand prevailing wage laws but were blocked in Iowa and Colorado. New Mexico tied rates to union contracts.
- 16 states debated project labor agreement issues, with
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
This document outlines 10 essential reforms needed to improve New York's financial situation. It discusses capping property tax increases and state spending, ending the double standard of higher pay for public employees, and trimming Medicaid costs. The state's Medicaid program is the most expensive in the nation at $47.6 billion annually despite serving fewer people than California or Florida. Immediate action is needed from state leaders to control costs and ease New York's heavy tax burden in order to stop the flow of jobs and residents to other states.
The document discusses the uncertain fiscal future for transportation infrastructure in New York State. It notes that the state currently lacks sufficient revenue to maintain its transportation system and has no credible strategy for meeting future needs. The session then discusses topics such as the current federal and state budget climates, the role of the federal government, and how best to generate required revenue for investment. It provides details on funding sources and commitments, declining federal shares for New York, increasing debt burdens, and the broken financial backbone of current transportation funding models. Overall, the document outlines serious challenges and uncertainties facing transportation infrastructure finance in New York.
This document provides an overview of a public economics course, including:
1) The main textbook and lecture slides are listed. Office hours and exam procedures are also outlined.
2) The four questions of public finance are introduced: when should government intervene, how might it intervene, what are the effects of interventions, and why do governments intervene as they do.
3) Facts about government spending, taxes, deficits, and debt in the US and Europe are presented to illustrate the size and role of government.
4) Current policy debates around social security, healthcare, and education funding are briefly discussed.
5) In conclusion, the central role of government around the world is established to provide context for
The document provides an overview of the federal budget process in the United States, including:
1) It describes the key stages and actors in the process, from the president setting parameters, to agency requests, executive review, congressional action, budget execution, and control.
2) It discusses some common problems with the budget process, such as the deficit, uncontrollable expenditures, supplemental appropriations, and earmarks.
3) It analyzes resources, working with the deficit, the top five elements of the budgeting process, and concludes with recommendations around performance measurement.
This document summarizes a presentation about analyzing cloud infrastructure. It discusses using techniques like reverse DNS lookups and WHOIS queries to determine if a website is hosted in the cloud. The presentation then analyzes patterns in Amazon EC2 resource IDs to understand the structure and identify different components. It reveals rumors about the scale of Amazon's cloud, with estimates of thousands of servers generating hundreds of millions in annual revenue. The conclusion is that cloud infrastructure is growing rapidly and this is just the beginning.
The document introduces the Global Classroom project, which aims to connect teachers and students around the world through online discussions and collaborative projects. It provides an overview of the history and goals of Global Classroom, describes some of the initial projects and online platforms being used, and invites teachers to get involved by joining projects, setting up penpals or video chats, or sharing their own project ideas.
I have a friend, really I do, that has one of the most uninspiring, soul drain, passion killing habits that I have ever seen. This friend packs his lunch everyday. No, that’s not the U.S.D.P.K part of it all. He packs his lunch on a Sunday night for the week, and every sandwich is the same. He has Devon (yuck) with tomato sauce. Every. Single. Day.
An index is identified by its signature, while a property is identified by its name. An indexer is always an instance member, but a property can be static. An indexer is accessed through element access, while a property is accessed through member access. Extension methods allow custom functions to be added to existing types through static classes and a new syntax. Events allow classes to notify other classes when something happens by invoking event handler methods. Abstract classes can have both abstract and concrete members, while interfaces only contain implicitly abstract members that must be implemented in derived classes.
Scootle 101 - Resources for the Australian CurriculumMichael Graffin
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document summarizes the history and techniques of different screen and printing technologies, including:
- Woodcuts, mezzotints, aquatints, and etching which were early intaglio printmaking techniques.
- Lithography which works by the repulsion of grease and water, originally using limestone plates.
- Techniques like halftone printing which used screens to translate photographs into patterns of dots for print reproduction.
- Early screen technologies like cathode ray tubes, LCD screens, and digital light projection used in modern displays.
It provides details on the technical processes and histories of these various media to trace the "archaeology of screen technologies."
This document outlines a hack contest entry for an application called "Find a Car" that allows users to easily locate available cars through a single page web application. The application would allow users to search for cars by starting location, view results on a map that can apply filters and see car details like directions. It also discusses integrating the car location data with GPS devices and services like Garmin, Google Earth, and potential additional features like booking cars, nearby services and favorite cars if there was more development time.
The weekly newsletter from the Picassent Municipal Public Library provided updates for May 2011. It highlighted new additions to the collection including books, DVDs, and music CDs. Library patrons were also informed about upcoming cultural events at the library involving book presentations and music performances.
Pt. Bybeka - at the Yogya Furniture Fair PT. BYBEKA
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document provides information about IEEE-VESIT, a student branch of IEEE located in Mumbai, India. It discusses the organization and goals of IEEE globally and for the local student branch. It then summarizes several upcoming and past events hosted by IEEE-VESIT for students, including technical competitions, workshops, industrial visits and an annual symposium. Sponsorship opportunities for these events are also outlined.
This document discusses agile research approaches for the digital age. It advocates moving fast and breaking things to build and learn quickly, like Mark Zuckerberg's philosophy at Facebook. Shopcade uses a lean startup approach, is user-centric through qualitative and quantitative user testing, makes informed business decisions based on data, and leverages big data for personalized commerce experiences. The presentation encourages the audience to contact Shopcade for more information on their data-driven approaches.
The Career Development Centre is a registered charitable trust and NGO that provides non-formal education programs for children as well as career development and community activities. It focuses on innovative learning styles, health awareness, village visits, rural camps, family counseling, vocational guidance, career counseling, global leadership training, and welfare programs. Interested individuals are encouraged to join the CDC team or support its activities.
This very short document appears to be about reflections in water and includes images and a song titled "Eternal Love Affair" by Ernesto Cortazar. It begins with the phrase "Mirror in the water" and ends abruptly with "The End".
This document promotes connecting with others online through respectful digital etiquette and sharing contact information such as a business card to further the relationship offline. Connecting respectfully online can help build understanding between people just as positive interactions do offline.
The document discusses several key issues related to the environmental footprint of digital media:
1) Extracting rare earth metals and materials used in electronics like gallium, arsenic, and coltan causes environmental damage and human rights issues through practices like mining in protected areas.
2) Manufacturing semiconductors and electronics requires large amounts of toxic chemicals and produces hazardous waste.
3) Operating servers, computers, and other digital devices consumes significant amounts of energy, representing around 2-3% of total electricity use in countries like the US. This footprint grows as more devices are used.
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo smartphone com câmera aprimorada, maior tela e bateria de longa duração. O dispositivo também possui processador mais rápido e armazenamento expansível. O novo modelo será lançado em outubro por um preço inicial de US$799.
This document provides an overview and summary of North Dakota's 2011-2013 executive budget proposal. It discusses:
1) Revenues exceeding expenditures, total revenues of $3.197 billion and expenditures of $3.185 billion.
2) Proposed increases in property tax relief from $300M to $350M and income tax relief from $100M to $150M over the biennium.
3) Infrastructure investments including $1.7 billion for transportation, $229M for oil country roads, $120M for Devils Lake flood protection, and $235M for water projects.
We are facing some very difficult budget choices and challenges for Massachusetts for Fiscal Year 2011 (July 2010 - July 2011). Governor Patrick and his administration are holding a series of hearings and forums around the state to get input and ideas from citizens where this presentation is included. To learn more about the hearings and forums, visit www.mass.gov/governor/forums
If you weren't able to make a hearing or forum or want to be prepared before you attend one, this presentation is about 9 minutes long and will give you a basic overview of the budget situation. Please review it, then visit our blog at www.mass.gov/blog/engage to comment and share your ideas.
An introduction to Unshackle Upstate, a strong and growing coalition dedicated to making changes in New York State government that will enhance the Upstate New York economy and create jobs.
The document proposes budget cuts, reforms, and investments to address Michigan's budget deficit and economic challenges. It identifies over $1.3 billion in immediate budget cuts and lists proposed reforms across state agencies and programs. It also allocates $620 million in federal stimulus funds to infrastructure projects and other economic initiatives rather than using the funds to fill budget holes. The proposals aim to structurally reform Michigan's government and budget processes to eliminate deficits, reduce spending, and stimulate economic growth.
This document analyzes the potential economic and fiscal effects of President Obama's proposed tax increases. It finds that enacting these tax increases would:
1) Slow economic growth significantly over the next decade, reducing GDP by $1.1 trillion total and eliminating hundreds of thousands of jobs each year on average.
2) Reduce business investment, personal savings, consumer spending and disposable income while increasing unemployment.
3) Have widespread negative impacts beyond just high-income taxpayers by slowing the overall economy, reducing job opportunities and income.
4) Exacerbate the country's fiscal problems by reducing the tax base as taxpayers adapt to higher rates, rather than solving the deficit issue through higher revenues alone. Congress should
San Joaquin Delta
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5151 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95207
TO: Board of Trustees
Jeff Marsee Ph.D, Superintendent/President
District Leadership
FROM: Michael Hill, Administrative Consultant
Raquel Puentes-Griffith, Controller
SUBJECT: 2011-12 Adoption Budget
The budget development process has been much smoother this year than last. As you will see from the
presentation materials the changes from tentative to adoption are smaller in number and less dramatic
than 2010-2011. This is a more typical pattern for the unrestricted general fund portion of the budget.
The heavy lifting is normally done in preparation for the tentative budget. We do place added emphasis
on the restricted funds moving from the tentative to adoption budgets.
For the restricted funds there are no major surprises and with the effort made during this last year by the
fiscal services staff and program managers the restricted funds budgets are cleaner and reflect more
clearly the true status of programs.
Regarding the unrestricted general fund we are pleased to report that there is some revenue improvement
as a result of the state budget that was adopted but at the same time our estimate of the beginning fund
balance turned out to be higher than the actual results. We will expand on these points in this
memorandum.
We also want to provide you with a sense of what the current circumstance means for the 2012-2013
fiscal year. It has been the district strategy to approach the state funding loss in a multi-year plan and the
2011-12 budget represents the first year of the plan.
State Budget
The state budget had to confront a shortfall of $26 billion. About $13 billion was addressed back in
March through reduced funding of programs, the community colleges included. This became the best
case scenario in the evaluative process. Facing more cuts to close the gap for the remaining $13 billion,
extending taxes or a combination of both, the legislature and governor could not reach agreement on how
to proceed. The process bogged down in the usual political way.
The “May Revise” is that point where the state measures revenue flows and makes adjustments to the
revenue estimates for the next year. When that measurement occurred it was determined that the revenue
estimates could be increased which covered a portion of the $13 billion gap. In the final days of June to
get the budget out the door the revenue estimates were increased further but because there was a sense the
numbers were soft and unlikely to materialize, triggers were incorporated which would impose mid-year
cuts. The trigger date for making the determination is December 15, 2011. The triggers are as follows:
Tier 0
If between $3 and $4 billion of the new revenue materializes, no ad.
San Joaquin Delta
Community College District
Office of Fiscal Services
5151 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95207
TO: Board of Trustees
Jeff Marsee Ph.D, Superintendent/President
District Leadership
FROM: Michael Hill, Administrative Consultant
Raquel Puentes-Griffith, Controller
SUBJECT: 2011-12 Adoption Budget
The budget development process has been much smoother this year than last. As you will see from the
presentation materials the changes from tentative to adoption are smaller in number and less dramatic
than 2010-2011. This is a more typical pattern for the unrestricted general fund portion of the budget.
The heavy lifting is normally done in preparation for the tentative budget. We do place added emphasis
on the restricted funds moving from the tentative to adoption budgets.
For the restricted funds there are no major surprises and with the effort made during this last year by the
fiscal services staff and program managers the restricted funds budgets are cleaner and reflect more
clearly the true status of programs.
Regarding the unrestricted general fund we are pleased to report that there is some revenue improvement
as a result of the state budget that was adopted but at the same time our estimate of the beginning fund
balance turned out to be higher than the actual results. We will expand on these points in this
memorandum.
We also want to provide you with a sense of what the current circumstance means for the 2012-2013
fiscal year. It has been the district strategy to approach the state funding loss in a multi-year plan and the
2011-12 budget represents the first year of the plan.
State Budget
The state budget had to confront a shortfall of $26 billion. About $13 billion was addressed back in
March through reduced funding of programs, the community colleges included. This became the best
case scenario in the evaluative process. Facing more cuts to close the gap for the remaining $13 billion,
extending taxes or a combination of both, the legislature and governor could not reach agreement on how
to proceed. The process bogged down in the usual political way.
The “May Revise” is that point where the state measures revenue flows and makes adjustments to the
revenue estimates for the next year. When that measurement occurred it was determined that the revenue
estimates could be increased which covered a portion of the $13 billion gap. In the final days of June to
get the budget out the door the revenue estimates were increased further but because there was a sense the
numbers were soft and unlikely to materialize, triggers were incorporated which would impose mid-year
cuts. The trigger date for making the determination is December 15, 2011. The triggers are as follows:
Tier 0
If between $3 and $4 billion of the new revenue materializes, no ad ...
The document discusses several topics related to education finance and budgets, including:
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2) Reasons for shortfalls in Texas education funding, including declining property tax revenues and cuts to education funding.
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The New York Senate Finance Committee reviewed and analyzed the economic and revenue projections contained within the Executive Budget for SFY 2010-11.
The document discusses the budget process in the Philippines government. It begins with the origins and definitions of the terms related to budgets. It then outlines the four main phases of budget management: preparation, legislation, execution, and accountability. In the preparation phase, government agencies submit proposed budgets to be reviewed and consolidated into the President's Budget. This is then submitted to Congress for legislation and approval as the General Appropriations Act. In the execution phase, funds are released and spent to implement programs. The accountability phase involves monitoring and evaluation of budget usage.
The document is a speech by the governor presenting the 2012 Appropriation Bill to the state House of Assembly. It discusses the goals of improving infrastructure, education, health care, industry, gender equality, and reducing poverty. It summarizes the achievements under the previous budget and outlines the goals of the new "Budget of Delivery" which aims to further human development through building infrastructure while encouraging private sector participation.
The Executive Appropriations Committee meeting summary provided updates on several items:
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Jobs, Innovation, and Opportunity in the StatesALEC
With unemployment remaining stubbornly high, and most Americans worrying about pocketbook issues like jobs, energy costs, retirement security, and health care affordability – ALEC releases its plan for Jobs, Innovation, and Opportunity. State lawmakers today face very difficult economic challenges. Since 1973, ALEC has focused on providing solutions to America’s biggest problems. State lawmakers can conquer today’s economic challenges by refocusing on our nation’s founding principles of limited government and free markets. The states, not Washington, D.C., must take the lead in restarting America’s economic engine and putting people back to work.
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The document discusses the changing dynamics of public budgeting processes at the national, state, and local levels. It outlines several reforms to budgeting over time, including the 1921 Budget and Accounting Act, the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, and deficit control acts of 1986 and 1990. While reforms aim to better allocate resources and improve financial management, they also face weaknesses such as fiscal stress, revenue uncertainty, and erosion of accountability due to complexity. Overall, the budget process remains challenging due to issues like novelty, annual perspectives, and forecasting problems in changing environments.
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Cambodia, decentralization and deconcentration; progress and issues, august 2011Jean-Marc Lepain
The document summarizes the progress and issues regarding decentralization and deconcentration reforms in Cambodia. It discusses several key points: 1) The reforms aim to redefine powers and responsibilities at the provincial, district, and municipal levels but have focused more on deconcentration than fiscal decentralization. 2) There are inconsistencies between laws governing sub-national administration and public finance that need to be resolved. 3) While expenditures are decentralized, budgeting remains centralized, and the reforms have focused more on deconcentration than decentralization of service delivery. Revising expenditure and revenue assignments according to responsibility transfers is still needed.
The purpose of the meeting is to build a united front among business and development groups from every region of the State in order to promote state policies and programs that foster economic growth and fiscal responsibility.
Summary presented by the Citizens Budget Commission
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This document contains data on unemployment rates and population loss in upstate New York counties from 2010 to 2012. It lists the counties with the highest unemployment rates in May 2013, ranging from 9.3% in Lewis County to 7.6% in Cattaraugus and Hamilton Counties, which matched the New York State and U.S. rates that month. It also lists counties that experienced the greatest population declines from 2010 to 2012, from -1.5% in Delaware County to -0.1% in Orleans County, while New York State grew 1.0% and the U.S. grew 1.7% during that period. The source is listed as the New York State Department of Labor and U
The document proposes reducing taxes for Upstate New York residents and businesses over 4 years at a total approximate cost of $860 million. It includes reducing state income taxes for low-income residents, phasing out the corporate franchise tax, reducing sales tax in some counties, eliminating an energy assessment for manufacturers, and developing natural gas resources from Marcellus Shale.
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1. Unshackle Upstate 2011-12
Mid-Term Progress Report
A Review of Progress on
Budget and Legislative Issues
NEW YORK’S
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November 2011
2.
3. INTRODUCTION
In recent years, businesses and families have left to meet the economic challenges we face. In
Upstate New York in record numbers. Private many cases, Albany hasn’t just failed to act – state
sector job losses have devastated our communities. government has actually adopted policies that have
New York State’s leaders have not shown a made our economic situation even worse.
commitment to job creation and economic
development. In fact, our image over the last This report takes a hard look at what New York
decade has been quite the opposite – we have one State has done right since the beginning of 2011,
of the worst business climates in the nation. and what additional steps will address the high cost
of doing business in the state.
It is beyond dispute that the state’s policies have
contributed to our economic problems by failing
A NEW DAY AT THE CAPITOL
Overall, 2011 has been a good year for taxpayers
and employers – perhaps the best year in recent
history.
New Year’s Day 2011 began with the inauguration
of a new governor and the promise of changing
Albany’s dysfunctional ways. Immediately upon
taking office, Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke of the
many challenges facing New York State – including
Unshackle Upstate Executive Director Brian Sampson
spoke alongside legislative leaders during a pro-property
tax cap event in April 2011.
majority in the State Senate, and Senator Dean
Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) was elected Senate
Majority Leader. This new leadership brought
with it stability and predictability – representing a
welcome change from the chaos and dysfunction
that characterized the Senate in 2009 and 2010.
Much remains to be done. Upstate New York’s
Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his State of the State economy did not crumble overnight, nor can it
address across New York in January 2011. be revitalized immediately. Restoring the Upstate
a $10 billion state budget deficit. The governor also economy will require a long-term, sustained effort
made it clear that he intended to follow through on by state government to understand and address
his campaign promise to cap the growth of local the needs of the business community – and of the
property taxes. taxpayers – who help make our communities thrive
and prosper.
New Yorkers also returned the Republicans to the
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4. UNSHACKLE UPSTATE’S CORE PRINCIPLES
Unshackle Upstate continues to focus its work on the following principles:
Reducing State and Local Spending
Government spending continues to be a major issue for New York State. While the 2011-12 state
budget reduced spending by 2 percent, the downward trend must continue in order to “right size”
state spending. Additional savings must continue to be explored by consolidating and streamlining
services. Spending on education and Medicaid - which make up a significant majority of the state
budget - were capped in this year’s budget, but additional recurring savings must be found for the
future.
Reducing Taxes, Fees and Assessments
The 2009-10 and 2010-11 state budgets included $9.2 billion in new taxes and fees. This year’s
state budget did not include any new taxes or fees. This action was a significant first step toward
improving the state’s economic climate, and the 2012-13 state budget should continue reducing the
tax burden on New Yorkers.
Reducing State Borrowing
Also included in this year’s state budget were significant corrections to the state’s future debt and
borrowing policies. For example, the governor and Legislature reduced the 2012-13 projected
budget deficit from $15 billion to approximately $2 billion. As it continues to reduce its spending,
the state should avoid relying on irresponsible borrowing and long-term debt.
Reducing Mandates
The tangle of laws and regulations that makes New York notoriously unfriendly to business and job
creation also saddles local governments with expensive requirements, typically without funding to
pay for them. The result: a tax shift to local governments to cover the cost of paying for a range of
services – all at the expense of the taxpaying public.
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5. REVIEW OF THE 2011 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
How did Albany lawmakers do in 2011? When than $125 million annually, according to the
compared to recent years, they did extraordinarily Division of Budget – included in the property tax
well. cap law were woefully inadequate.
New Yorkers saw an on-time state And while it is too early to say
budget that not only reduced whether the Regional Economic
spending, but successfully Development Councils will
addressed a $10 billion budget succeed in promoting private-
gap. The governor signed sector job creation, we are
into law an historic 2-percent pleased that the effort is a
property tax cap which also regionally-based one that will
established a Mandate Relief take advantage of the unique
Council that can address and attributes and strengths that each
provide relief from costly and part of New York State has to
burdensome regulations that offer.
Unshackle Upstate Executive Director
the state has imposed on local
Brian Sampson discussed the
governments. organization’s advocacy efforts with The remainder of this report looks
members of the Capitol press corps. at what Gov. Cuomo and the
But by virtually every measure, Legislature accomplished during
the Upstate economy is still struggling. There is still the 2011 legislative session, and also discusses what
much more that needs to be done. The mandate remains to be accomplished during 2012.
relief provisions – which will save taxpayers more
2011 BUDGET REVIEW
WHAT HAPPENED UU OPINION
Overall 2011- Lawmakers enacted an on-time This year’s state budget represents
2012 State state budget that cut spending by 2 a huge improvement over the 2009-
Budget percent and closed a $10 billion deficit 10 and 2010-11 state budgets, both
without increasing taxes or state debt. of which increased taxes and state
spending.
State Agency The governor advanced and These state agency consolidations
Consolidation achieved a number of state agency that were achieved represent an
consolidations through the state excellent first step toward “right-
budget, saving over $50 million sizing” state government.
during the current fiscal year. The
governor also achieved passage of the The Executive Reorganization Act can
Executive Reorganization Act of 2011, be an important tool in achieving
which allows him to submit an agency additional agency consolidation and
reorganization plan to the Legislature savings for state taxpayers.
that must be voted on.
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6. WHAT HAPPENED UU OPINION
Spending and The governor launched the The SAGE Commission is the means
Government SAGE Commission in mid-April through which the governor will
Efficiency (SAGE) “to undertake a comprehensive propose an agency reorganization
Commission review of every state agency of plan to the Legislature. Unfortunately,
state government and recommend while the SAGE Commission began
structural and operational changes its work, it did not present an agency
to it.” The group held two meetings, re-organization plan by the statutory
but did not advance an agency deadline.
reorganization plan for consideration
by the Legislature. The governor should direct the SAGE
Commission to begin working again
to ensure that it is able to present an
agency reorganization plan to the
Legislature in 2012.
Recharge NY The state budget included the Making this program permanent
Recharge New York, which made the – which was long overdue – will
Power for Jobs Program permanent. provide low-cost energy to job-
creating businesses and not-for-profit
organizations across New York State.
Sales Tax The enacted state budget renews the This is an example of a tax reduction
Exemption state sales tax exemption for clothing that will immediately benefit families,
purchases under $55. Next year, the and it will also benefit businesses
state sales tax exemption will apply to close to the state’s borders by keeping
all clothing purchases under $110. shoppers in-state.
Reducing Governor Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign This represents a huge step forward
Medicaid Team (MRT) recommended some – reductions in Medicaid spending
Spending $5 billion worth of cuts to the were long overdue.
program, and to cap the state’s share
of Medicaid spending. Most of the However, the failure of the governor
MRT’s proposals became law. and Legislature to reach agreement
on medical malpractice reform –
The enacted budget provides for a which was recommended by the MRT
two-year Medicaid appropriation, – represents a missed opportunity.
providing for a fixed rate of growth
for the 2012-13 budget.
Education The governor proposed a $1.5 billion Ending the practice of increasing
Spending cut in education spending, and the state aid each year – regardless of
Legislature restored about $230 the state’s ability to support such
million. spending – is critical to restoring the
state‘s long-term economic well-
The enacted budget provides for a being.
two-year appropriation for education,
providing for a fixed rate of growth
for the 2012-13 budget.
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7. 2011 LEGISLATIVE REVIEW
WHAT HAPPENED UU OPINION
Property Tax The governor signed into law a 2- This historic law, while not perfect,
Cap percent property tax cap (Chapter 97 should provide most Upstate
of 2011) that exempts some pension New Yorkers with relief from ever-
costs and tort costs. The cap allows increasing property taxes.
for growth, and includes an override
option that would allow for the tax The sunset date built into the law
levy to exceed the cap when 60 means that it will have to be approved
percent of voters (for school districts) again in the coming years.
or 60 percent of the total voting
power of the governing body (for But the failure to achieve real
local governments) approve such an mandate relief this session (discussed
increase. below) will put a great deal of
pressure on local government officials
to live within the property tax cap.
SUNY The governor signed into law the This will strengthen SUNY’s ability to
NYSUNY 2020 bill, which includes provide quality affordable education,
a Challenge Grant Program to enable students and parents ensure
encourage economic development that they can afford their education,
plans on SUNY campuses and and will enable SUNY campuses
the surrounding communities across the state to become engines
and a rational tuition program of for economic development.
predictable tuition increases which
will benefit the SUNY campuses
themselves.
Health Insurance Two proposals would have increased As the cost of health insurance
health insurance premiums – the coverage continues to rise, the
Health Care Reform Act (HCRA) Legislature should not approve any
surcharge and a bill that would have legislation that will increase costs for
allowed for collective negotiations those with private health insurance.
by health care providers (S.3186-A/
A.2474-A) – were not approved. We note again that the Health Care
Quality and Cost Containment
Commission does not appear to
have met since it was enacted into
law in 2007. We urge the governor
to appoint the members of this
Commission to analyze the costs and
quality of proposed health insurance
mandates as soon as possible.
(cont. on next page)
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8. WHAT HAPPENED UU OPINION
Article X Siting The Power NY Act included a new The new power plant siting law will
power plant siting law to streamline encourage the construction of new
the decision-making process with electric generation and help reduce
respect to the construction and rising energy costs incurred by
operation of new major electric Upstate’s manufacturing industries
generating facilities, or the re- and other large energy users,
powering of existing facilities. providing a much needed boost to
the Upstate economy.
Workers’ The Legislature introduced several It is critical that the 2007 reform
Compensation bills that would erode cost reduction law be implemented as intended to
components in the 2007 Workers’ ensure that it provides the savings to
Compensation reform package, businesses while ensuring access to
including S.3741/A.6294 (which medical care and benefits for injured
passed the Assembly, but did not pass workers. Bills that undermine the
the Senate). historic 2007 reforms – such as S.3741/
A.6294 – must be rejected.
Project Labor During the final negotiations on Mandating or encouraging the use
Agreements the property tax cap/mandate relief of PLAs arbitrarily increases public
legislation, attempts were made to construction costs since bids must
encourage the use of Project Labor include antiquated and costly
Agreements (“PLAs”) by enabling union rules that increase labor costs
project owners to require them and render the majority of local
instead of going through the separate construction workers ineligible to
bidding process otherwise required work on the project in favor of hiring
by the Wicks Law. only union construction workers.
Proponents argue that PLAs ensure
the speed and quality of construction
plans. But PLA projects cost taxpayers,
on average, 12-18 percent more
than projects awarded by open,
competitive bidding.
(cont. on next page)
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9. WHAT HAPPENED UU OPINION
Union Contracts Governor Cuomo reached agreement The 2011-12 state budget reflects
with the leadership of the state’s savings that are to be achieved
two largest unions (CSEA and PEF) through a reduction in labor costs,
on contracts that included pay and and the governor negotiated fair
health care concessions in exchange contracts with CSEA and PEF given
for avoiding layoffs. the state’s financial situation. The
governor’s determination that the
CSEA and PEF members have state government must tighten its
approved their respective contracts. belt will help put New York State on a
stable financial footing in future years.
Mandate Governor Cuomo started well on this, The state must provide for real
Relief for Local issuing Executive Order #6 appointing mandate if local governments and
Governments a Mandate Relief Redesign Team school districts are going to be able to
(MRRT) in early January to “look for live within the state’s newly-enacted
ways to reduce the costs of mandated property tax cap.
programs on schools and local
governments.” But the mandate relief measures that
were ultimately adopted as part of
The MRRT held 6 meetings the property tax cap legislation are
throughout the legislative session and woefully inadequate.
issued a preliminary report on March
1st. But the MRRT failed to issue a final The new 11-member Mandate Relief
report, and did not reach agreement Council, tasked with identifying and
on mandate relief measures. reviewing mandates that can be
eliminated or reformed, may provide
The property tax cap law (Chapter some relief in the future. But that is
97) included some mandate relief uncertain.
provisions that will save over $100
million, but much more must be Achieving real, sustainable mandate
done. relief for local governments and
school districts will be a major 2012
Under Executive Order No. 6, the priority for Unshackle Upstate.
MRRT must issue a final report to the
governor by March 31, 2012.
(cont. on next page)
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10. WHAT HAPPENED UU OPINION
Economic In late July, Governor Cuomo While it is too early to gauge whether
Development launched the Regional Economic the Regional Economic Development
Development Council initiative, which Council approach will be successful,
he says will “redesign the relationship it is important that the state has
between the state government established a process by which those
and businesses to stimulate closest to the communities in need
regional economic development can work together in setting priorities
and create jobs statewide.” Ten for the allocation of limited state
Regional Councils throughout the resources.
state are developing a plan for the
development of their respective
regions, and the state has committed
to work with each one to help them
carry out their plans for development
and to distribute state economic
development funding.
Natural Gas There were a number of bills that Unshackle Upstate believes that
Development would have banned or limited the hydraulic fracturing can be done
practice of using hydraulic fracturing safely, and that New York State must
to drill for natural gas. Most were be prepared to take full advantage
based on fear and misinformation, of this tremendous economic
rather than on science and a clear opportunity.
understanding of the practice and
its risks and benefits. None of these DEC should continue its science-
bills were enacted into law this based, comprehensive review
session. of the potential environmental
impacts of natural gas development,
The Department of Environmental and determine whether its draft
Conservation (DEC) recently issued regulations strike an appropriate
its draft regulations for high-volume balance between economic
hydraulic fracturing, and is now development and environmental
accepting public comments on them protection.
before any drilling permits can be
issued.
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11. LOOKING AHEAD
Unshackle Upstate believes that Gov. Cuomo is We look forward to continuing to help move New
committed to improving the environment for York State government in the right direction to
families and businesses throughout Upstate New create an economic environment that permits
York, and we are committed to support those private sector job creation and offers relief to
efforts. taxpayers.
We recognize that the problems facing Upstate Unshackle Upstate is looking for the following from
New York did not occur over night, and that they Albany:
cannot be solved in a single legislative session.
Another fiscally responsible budget Action from the SAGE Commission
We look forward to a state budget that is enacted We look forward to the SAGE Commission
on-time, that does not increase state spending, and submitting a wide-ranging and comprehensive
includes no new taxes, fees or borrowing. plan to consolidate state agencies, authorities and
commissions that have overlapping functions, and
Real mandate relief for local governments to provide a road map to ensure that the remaining
ones provide better services to the taxpayers.
Now that the property tax cap has passed, it is
essential to work with local governments and
Economic development plans from the Regional
schools on efforts to reduce costly state mandates.
Economic Development Councils
Relief from business mandates We have high expectations for what the Governor
has promised will be “a new operating model for
It is long overdue for the state to provide relief for
New York State government” that is intended to
business from unnecessary, burdensome and anti-
“stimulate economic development throughout the
competitive business mandates.
entire state, while improving the business climate
statewide.”
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