NYS Budget/Legislation

Assemblymember Cahill Announces Package of Improvements to the Insurance Industry Has Become Law

Published by Scott Wigger on October 24, 2017 | Leave a response

Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D-Kingston) announced signature by the Governor of three bills relating to the insurance industry. These new laws address protections on neonatal coverage, modernizing mortgage insurance for homebuyers and extending the State’s reporting requirement regarding the renewal of auto-insurance policies in New York. “As Chair of the Assembly’s Insurance Committee, I am pleased to […]

Governor Cuomo Announces Administration Appointments

Published by Scott Wigger on April 17, 2017 | Leave a response

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the following appointments to his administration, adding to a team committed to implementing his bold agenda. “From tuition-free college for the middle class to the nation’s boldest infrastructure agenda, our administration has an unprecedented record of success in fighting for greater social and economic opportunities for all,” Governor Cuomo said. “These […]

Governor Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement on 2016-2017 State Budget

Published by Scott Wigger on March 31, 2016 | Leave a response

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced an agreement on the 2016-17 state budget. The budget holds the growth in state spending to two percent for the sixth consecutive year, continuing to reverse a decades-long trend where state spending […]

RONY Testifies at Legislative Budget Hearing

Published by Scott Wigger on January 20, 2016 | Leave a response

Today, RONY Executive Director Scott Wigger presented testimony to the Legislative Fiscal Committee Budget Hearing on Transportation at which he outlined the needs in the NYS freight rail network and how the state’s freight railroads are prepared to partner with New York State to upgrade and strengthen the state’s rail infrastructure. Included in the Governor’s […]

Governor Cuomo Outlines 2016 Agenda: Signature Proposals Ensuring That New York Is – And Will Continue to Be – Built to Lead

Published by Scott Wigger on January 13, 2016 | Leave a response

In his 6th State of the State Address, Governor Cuomo lays out transformative agenda for New York State that builds on 5 years of progress and turns focus to raising the bar on pressing issues and areas of opportunity Governor’s Executive Budget continues record fiscal discipline while making dramatic investments in infrastructure, affordable housing and […]