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Friday, April 15, 2011  Ethics reform is the centerpiece of Governor Cuomo's policy initiative during this 2nd half of session.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  So far, one of the four bills has died, and prospects for the other three don’t look good.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  The political horse trading over a property tax cap in Albany began in earnest this week.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  The group was a coalition of organizations and individuals who are voicing their concerns on hydrofracking.

Monday, April 11, 2011  Cathie Black wasn’t to be the only education heavy weight about to leave the service of the state, however.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Schools are bracing for an onslaught of angry parents.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Most of the budget blowback surrounds education cuts, but there are a few other areas that have raised hackles as well.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  Disclosure, oversight and penalties for wrong-doers.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Just shy of pulling off an early budget like his father, Andrew Cuomo, and legislative leaders, closed a $10 billion deficit, and slashed next year’s deficit from $15-billion to $2-billion.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  The protesters represented a variety of view points, but they all agreed on one thing…  Governor Cuomo's promise of shared sacrifice rings hollow.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  With his 70 percent approval rating and the power to shut down state government, the Governor held all the cards.

Monday, March 28, 2011  On March 25th, 1911,  fire raged through the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory taking the lives of 146 people, most of them young, female, and recent immigrants.

Friday, March 25, 2011  Legislative leaders were optimistic Thursday that the bones of a budget deal could be hammered out as soon as Friday.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  States across the country are looking for ways to strike the right balance between collective bargaining and looming financial disaster.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  With more public employee layoffs almost a certainty, it was surprising to hear legislative leaders sounding optimistic about budget negotiations.