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Tag Archives: Medicaid
NASTY DOUBLE STANDARD – NYS “TAX CAP” HYPOCRISY
In 2013 the State imposed a “Tax Cap” on Allegany County (and all other NYS municipalities). At the time Governor Cuomo declared that local governments must learn to “live within their means.’ The Governor’s comments represent extreme hypocrisy. Most local … Continue reading
Posted in Allegany County Government, economy, Federal Government, Local Government, NY State Government
Tagged Affordable Care Act, Allegany County, County Budget, County Government, county taxes, Economics, Executive Order, government, Governor Cuomo, hypocrisy, Medicaid, minimum wage, Obamacare, politics, State Aid, State Government, state mandates, Tax Cap, taxes
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2016 NEW YORK STATE BUDGET SHENANIGANS
New York State government is almost totally dysfunctional. This is clearly demonstrated by the 2016 State Budget that was adopted on April 1st. For example, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued “messages of necessity” (to get around pre-filing deadlines) to allow the … Continue reading
Posted in economy, NY State Government, Political, Uncategorized
Tagged economy, government, job loss, Medicaid, minimum wage, paid family leave, politics, state budget, State Government
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THE BETRAYAL OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
Like most of you, I have been following the very entertaining, but increasingly frustrating presidential campaign for both the Republican and Democratic Party nominations. It is apparent that many middle class Americans are very dissatisfied with the status quo, … Continue reading
Posted in economy, Federal Government, Health Insurance, National Issues, Political
Tagged Affordable Care Act, birth citizenship, Democratic Party, Economics, education debt, FICA, immigration, Medicaid, middle class, minimum wage, National Debt, Obamacare, politics, Republican Party, Social Security, Student Aid
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ALBANY NYSAC CONFERENCE – GOOD AND BAD
From February 1st through 3rd a number of Allegany County Legislators and officials attended the NYSAC (New York State Association of Counties) Legislative Conference in Albany. It takes a lot of time but provides valuable information and contacts that … Continue reading
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
The second regular meeting of the County Board of Legislators was held on Monday, January 25, 2016, in Belmont. All legislators were present for this session. Former Army Specialist Fourth Patrick O’Connor led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. … Continue reading
THE HEALTH INSURANCE CONUNDRUM
Over the past several weeks I have spent a significant portion of my time dealing with health insurance issues. I have listened to presidential candidates offer their views on what is right and wrong with Obamacare, participated in collective bargaining … Continue reading
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