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Will the Southern Tier get its fourth scholarship winner?

The New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $1,500 scholarships to be awarded statewide in June at their annual Conference Weekend. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) is the Vice President of the conference and may submit … Continue reading

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Assembly budget proposal echoes public’s concerns

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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Lupardo announces new law to help curb bullying in schools

New York now joins 43 other states with anti-bullying laws, with Governor Paterson’s signing of the Dignity for All Students Act. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was one of the sponsors of the bill that aims to help protect students from … Continue reading

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Lupardo critical of “Education Reform Now” mailing

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was critical today of a mailing recently sent out in her Assembly District without her consent. Education Reform Now, a coalition of pro-charter school groups based in Brooklyn, sent the mailer throughout her district praising her … Continue reading

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Lupardo calls for mandate relief discussion in budget negotiations

According to Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell), mandate relief must be an integral part of budget negotiations.  “The economic crisis we are facing provides us with the opportunity to address specific mandate relief requests from educators, health care providers, municipalities and … Continue reading

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