Category: Editorial

“As the association representing counties across the state, we are making one last request to state lawmakers to reject Part R, HMH Article VII bill from the SFY 21 Enacted Budget, would undo previous local Medicaid caps and...

ALBANY, N.Y. — With less than a week to go before the state budget is due, New York State United Teachers President Andy Pallotta released the following statement on the budget process today: “The coronavirus pandemic has...

Following House passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Congressman Anthony Brindisi released the following statement: “We are in a crisis and we all need to work together to fight back. With...

Statement From NYSAC President Jack Marren “Counties are highly concerned with proposals granting broad authority to unilaterally reduce reimbursements to local governments based on available state revenue, reported...

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State United Teachers President Andy Pallotta issued the following statement today regarding the announcement by the federal government that it will waive standardized testing mandates for schools this...

New Yorkers are at risk of paying higher taxes and losing vital services under the current Medicaid proposal. A new report released by the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) projects state plans could squeeze local...

Today, county leaders are unanimously calling on State lawmakers to reject a budget proposal that would shift up to $1.5 billion from counties to the state general fund. The proposal would intercept Enhanced Federal Medicaid...

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State United Teachers members and students from BOCES programs across New York converged on Albany yesterday to push back on changes to how BOCES programs are funded. The union warns the changes could...