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Disappointment Looms as Maher Reflects on New York State Budget
Assemblymember Maher expressed disappointment and concern after reflecting on the recently passed 2024-25 New York state budget. While some advocated items made it into the budget, Maher highlighted several issues that left him unable to support the budget.One of the positive aspects Maher mentioned was the defeat of the Governor's proposed cut to foundation aid for school districts and the inclusion of measures to address childcare needs and make college more affordable for New Yorkers. However, Maher raised alarms about the significant increase in state spending over...
Tague Slams Rapid Act for Robbing Upstate Farmland of Acres for Use
"Assemblyman Chris Tague from Schoharie, New York, has strongly criticized the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment (RAPID) Act. The Act, aimed at facilitating the development of renewable energy generation and transmission facilities, has faced backlash for its impact on upstate farmland. Tague expressed his concerns about the prioritization of renewable energy over agriculture, stating, “If farmers don’t have land to work on, we’re left without the product they produce, plain and simple.” He highlighted the potential use of farmland for farming...