Local Government News
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...
Maher Urges Changes to New York's Tax Climate
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) addressed New York's current tax climate during a press conference on National Tax Day, alongside members of the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences. The focus was on the state's economic performance and outlook, as indicated in the 2024 Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index.The report ranked New York 29th in economic performance and 50th in economic outlook on a scale of one to 50. Maher emphasized the need for collaboration among lawmakers at both the state and local levels to improve the...