Karen DeWitt appears in the following:
Dispute Ends Budget Meeting in Albany
Monday, March 24, 2014
Tensions ran high at a closed door meeting with Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Dream Act Dies in Albany
Monday, March 17, 2014
The state senate rejected a bill that would have given college tuition assistance to thousands of children of immigrants in the country illegally.
Education Fights at the Center of Budget Talks in Albany
Sunday, March 16, 2014
New York's lawmakers this week dive into the messy business of ironing out differences and finalizing a state budget.
NYS Budget Talks Get Real as Deadline Nears
Monday, March 10, 2014
Budget negotiations are expected to get serious at the New York State Capitol this week, with the spending plan due at the end of the month.
The state Senate and Assembly are due to put out separate budget resolutions Wednesday, the first step toward reaching a final deal with Gov. ...
Westchester Cty Executive Expected to Launch NY Gubernatorial Bid
Monday, March 03, 2014
"The state is going in the wrong direction," Astorino says.
Assembly Leader Urges Senate to Pass Dream Act
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Assembly Democrats have approved a one house version of the Dream Act, a bill to give college aid to the children of undocumented immigrants. They're now urging the Senate to follow suit.
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who calls the Dream Act a top priority, blamed opposition among Senate Republicans for ...
Regents Reverse Course, Pull Teacher Protections from Common Core Changes
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
The state Board of Regents at the last minute reversed course and decided not to hold a final vote on some changes to weaken implementation of the Common Core standards in New York.
The Regents were set to vote to delay the effects of Common Core on high school seniors ...
Cuomo's Tax Plan To Go Under Microscope in Albany
Monday, February 10, 2014
The Governor's promise to cut and freeze some taxes will get some scrutiny during budget hearings in Albany on Monday
Health Commissioner Stays Tight-Lipped About Fracking Review
Monday, February 03, 2014
During testimony before a legislative hearing on Monday, Dr. Nirav Shah said he's not ready to share a progress report with New Yorkers.
Questions Surround NY's Fracking Health Study
Monday, February 03, 2014
The state’s health commissioner is scheduled to testify before the legislative fiscal committee Monday morning.
Fracking in NY Delayed at Least Another Year
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
DiNapoli: State Spent Record Amount on OT
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
The Cuomo Administration racked up a record $611 million dollars in overtime payments over the past year. That’s according to New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. He said the 16 percent increase in overtime payments between 2012 and 2013 comes mostly from employees in institutional settings, like prisons and psychiatric centers. ...
Ethics Panel Rejects Donor Privacy Requests from Abortion Groups
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
A state ethics board has denied requests from groups on both sides of the abortion debate to keep private their donor lists.
The groups, including the pro-choice Family Planning Advocates and the Christian conservative New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, had argued that making public their donor lists could pose a ...
Cuomo Budget: Spending Plan or a Re-election Agenda?
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Many of the major components in Cuomo’s budget, including universal pre-kindergarten and business tax cuts, take three-to-four years to be fully phased in. Even the property tax freeze is a multi-year proposal.
Cuomo's Budget Introduces Rival Pre-K Plan
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
The governor proposes something for everyone in an election year budget ... though not what New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was asking for.
Reform Groups Applaud Cuomo's Campaign Finance Proposals
Monday, January 20, 2014
Good government groups said they are pleased that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo would put money in his new state budget to fund the public financing of campaigns, as well as money for better enforcement of existing campaign laws.
Good Gov Groups Want Cuomo to Budget for Campaign Finance Reform
Monday, January 20, 2014
Thirty reform groups have written to Governor Andrew Cuomo, requesting that the new state budget plan he unveils on Tuesday include funds for campaign finance reform.
One Million New Yorkers Are Unrepresented in Albany
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
After Bronx Assemblyman Eric Stevenson was convicted on bribery charges Monday, his seat became the 11th vacancy at the New York State legislature.
Bronx Assemblyman's Bribery Conviction and Other Albany Scandals
Monday, January 13, 2014
Watch Live: Gov. Cuomo's State of State Speech
Tuesday, January 07, 2014
Taxes, pot, and airports should all feature prominently in the governor's address. Watch it live here.