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by Gazette staff
Capital Region Scene
A Daily Gazette news blog
News of politics from around the area
Thursday, May 23, 2013
UPDATE: Senate casino plan would site one in Capital Region
The state Senate's point man on casino siting has unveiled his own plan, which would include putting a casino near Albany.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Governor anticipates four regions for three casinos
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is anticipating that four upstate regions will compete for three casinos.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Still charging for horse slaughter ban
Proponents of a ban on horse slaughter in New York state assembled in Albany on Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
No taxes for 10 years
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is advancing a program that would create tax-free zones at the state's public colleges and immediate surroundings.
New business ventures on the campuses or within a 200,000 square foot surrounding area would pay no no income tax for employees, no sales, property or business tax. Eligible businesses would have a relationship to the academic mission of the education center.
New business ventures on the campuses or within a 200,000 square foot surrounding area would pay no no income tax for employees, no sales, property or business tax. Eligible businesses would have a relationship to the academic mission of the education center.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tax cap overrides fail in 20 districts
The Niskayuna School District was one of 20 school districts in the state to fail in its attempt to override the state's tax cap.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
All out war on invasive species
Preventing the spread of invasive species with mandatory boat inspections financed by increased registration fees received wide support at Tuesday’s public hearing in Lake George.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Brooklyn Assemblyman out on Monday
Embattled Assemblyman Vito Lopez, D-Brooklyn, will leave office on Monday morning.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Silver introduces resolution to possibly oust Lopez
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Manhattan, has drafted a resolution that could lead to the expulsion of Assemblyman Vito Lopez, D-Brooklyn.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Tax check-off for veterans
A voluntary tax check-off to support programs and services for veterans is being proposed by Assemblyman James Tedisco, R-Glenville, and Sen. Hugh Farley, R-Niskayuna.
Friday, May 17, 2013
UPDATED: Santabarbara and Steck call for downstate colleague to resign
Assembly members Phil Steck, D-Colonie, and Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, are calling on scandal plagued Assemblyman Vito Lopez, D-Brooklyn, to resign.
