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Assembly budget proposal echoes public’s concerns

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Donna Lupardo

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that the Assembly passed its $133 billion budget proposal that closes a projected $10 billion deficit with $3.1 billion (2.3%) in spending cuts from last year. In addition, the Assembly’s budget proposal also restores … Continue reading →

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Statement on Governor Cuomo’s budget proposal

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Donna Lupardo

I appreciate Governor Cuomo’s blunt assessment of our state’s finances; we spend more than we make. It’s unsustainable and puts our economy at a competitive disadvantage. We have difficult decisions ahead of us, but it’s important we do what’s necessary … Continue reading →

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Statement regarding the reinstatement of clothing sales tax

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Donna Lupardo

Effective October 1, the state’s 4 percent sales tax exemption on clothing and footwear under $110 will be temporarily suspended for 6 months. On April 1, 2011, the exemption will be phased back in for on clothing and footwear under … Continue reading →

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Statement on Senate not completing budget agreement

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Donna Lupardo

The Assembly and Senate agreed on a way to complete the state budget. I had fundamental disagreements with parts of the plan and voted “no” on items that would hurt the Southern Tier, such as the sales tax on clothing … Continue reading →

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Statement on public leaders meeting

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Donna Lupardo

I want to thank Governor Paterson for following up on the suggestions that 26 of my Assembly colleagues and I made to him at our meeting in the Red Room last week. He has since met with members of the … Continue reading →

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