Our recommendation in the 37th Senate raceThe Journal NewsWednesday, October 29, 2008
To crystallize the differences between the two candidates running for state Senate in the 37th District, there is a recent Albany machination, and the candidates' reaction to it, well worth studying.
News from New Yorkers for Growth PAC
New Yorkers for Growth
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
With just a week until Election Day, it is still unclear if the balance of power will shift even further to one side in this state. While this organization does not endorse one political party over another, we recognize that there is always the potential for an even worse business and tax climate to develop.
New York State's Fiscal Reckoning
City Journal
Volume 18, Number 4
The financial-market implosion and the coming transformation of the securities industry will expose the fundamental flaw in New York Stateâ??s woefully overextended public finance model. The state budget is today geared to run on an ever-expanding stream of high-octane revenues from a Wall Street that no longer existsâ?"and the rest of New Yorkâ??s economy isnâ??t nearly robust enough to make up the difference.
New Yorkers for Growth Endorses Assemblyman George Amedore in the 105th District
New Yorkers for Growth
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
New Yorkers for Growth, a political action committee dedicated to fiscal responsibility and economic growth, today announced its endorsement of Bobby Cantwell for Assembly in the 118th District.
New Yorkers for Growth Endorses Bobby Cantwell for Assembly in the 118th District
New Yorkers for Growth
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
New Yorkers for Growth, a political action committee dedicated to fiscal responsibility and economic growth, today announced its endorsement of Bobby Cantwell for Assembly in the 118th District.
Income-Tax Idiocy
New York Post
Monday, October 20, 2008
New York City government has barely begun to bring its spending into line with post-meltdown reality - and Council Speaker Christine Quinn is already saying "we'll need to look at personal income-tax changes," among "other ideas," for closing budget gaps that are likely to swell beyond $8 billion over the next two years.
New Yorkers for Growth Endorses David Knapp for Assembly in the 121st District
New Yorkers for Growth
Thursday, October 16, 2008
New Yorkers for Growth, a political action committee dedicated to fiscal responsibility and economic growth, today announced its endorsement of Dave Knapp for Assembly in the 121st District which includes part of Onondaga County.
New Yorkers for Growth Endorses Steve McLaughlin for Assembly in the 108th District
New Yorkers for Growth
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
New Yorkers for Growth, a political action committee dedicated to fiscal responsibility and economic growth, today announced its endorsement of Steve McLaughlin for Assembly in the 108th District which includes parts of Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene Counties.
New Yorkers for Growth Endorses Mike Ranzenhofer for Senate in the 61st District
New Yorkers for Growth
Friday, October 10, 2008
New Yorkers for Growth, a political action committee dedicated to fiscal responsibility and economic growth, today announced its endorsement of Mike Ranzenhofer in the 61st District which includes Genesee County and part of Erie County.
Gold-plated Pensions: Don't Buy City Union's Cries
New York Post
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
NEW York's deepening fiscal crisis should refocus public attention on the need to reform the city's unsustainably costly package of generous retirement benefits for municipal workers.
Statewide candidates to debate
Times Union
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Candidates for the 112th Assembly District and 44th state Senate District will spar at a 7 p.m. forum on Oct. 7 at Ballard Elementary School.
New Yorkers for Growth Endorses Rob Biagi for Assembly in the 91st District
New Yorkers for Growth
Monday, September 29, 2008
New Yorkers for Growth, a political action committee dedicated to fiscal responsibility and economic growth, today announced its endorsement of Rob Biagi for State Assembly in the 91st District which includes part of Westchester County.
New Yorkers for Growth Endorses Assemblyman Tony Jordan in the 112th District
New Yorkers for Growth
Monday, September 29, 2008
New Yorkers for Growth, a political action committee dedicated to fiscal responsibility and economic growth, today announced its endorsement of Tony Jordan for Assembly in the 112th District.
New property tax data shows urgent need for the cap
The Business Council
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
"With New York now having the highest taxed county in the nation, in Westchester, and five of the 12 highest taxed counties in the nation, passage of Gov. David Paterson's property tax cap is urgent," said Kenneth Adams, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State.
News from New Yorkers for Growth PAC
New Yorkers for Growth
Wednesday, September 23, 2008
- Governor Paterson Calls for Zero-Growth Budget
- Wall Street Turmoil May Lead to Further Cuts
- New Siena Poll Examines Presidential Race, Governor's Approval Rating, and the Future of the state Senate
- Skelos: No tax Increase to Address State's Fiscal Situation
New Yorkers for Growth Endorses Assemblyman Brian Kolb
New Yorkers for Growth
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Today, we are writing to inform you that we are making another endorsement for state Assembly and we urge you to join us making a financial contribution to his campaign.
Paterson: N.Y. deficit may force tax hike
by Joseph Spector
Gannett News Service
Wednedsday, September 10, 2008
Gov. David Paterson has warned that raising taxes to close the state's budget deficits would be a last option, but suggested Tuesday it may be part of state's remedy to its fiscal woes.
How Gov. Paterson can win the fight
by John J. Faso
Daily News
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Gov. Paterson deserves great credit for painting a grim but truthful picture of New York State's fiscal position Tuesday, and for calling a special session of the Legislature to start tackling the crisis.
Taxing issue
by John J. Faso
Times Union
Sunday, July 20, 2008
New York's state and local taxes are some 70 percent above the national average. Our local school property taxes are significantly higher than those in other states, mainly because of state requirements. During my 2006 campaign for governor, I proposed a 4 percent tax cap with major reforms to state laws that drive school spending without benefiting students.
Poll: New Yorkers want cap on property tax increases
by Michael Gormley
Associated Press
Monday, June 16, 2008
A poll shows more than 70 percent of New Yorkers in every region, in both parties and in every demographic group support a cap on property tax increases that is already doomed in the Legislature.
Assembly Halts Bills With Analysis by Union-Paid Actuary
by Danny Hakim
New York Times
Saturday, May 17, 2008
The State Assembly will halt action on all legislation that relied on the financial analyses of an actuary who was being paid by labor unions, and the bills will undergo new reviews, the Assembly speaker, Sheldon Silver, said on Friday.
Sensing the Moment Favors Them, Unions in Albany Push for Gains
by Danny Hakim and Nicholas Confessore
New York Times
Thursday, May 15, 2008
With the downfall of Gov. Eliot Spitzer and an approaching state election that has senators of both parties desperate for support, labor unions are flexing their muscles in the capital to a degree not seen in years.
It's Mayor Vs. Teachers, Round II
by Elizabeth Green
New York Sun
Wednesday, April 29, 2008
Mayor Bloomberg today will move to reopen contract negotiations with the city teachers union, a move sure to ignite a full-scale battle between Mr. Bloomberg and the union's powerful president, Randi Weingarten.
Analysis: Paterson channels Faso
by Michael Gormley
Newsday
Wednesday, April 26, 2008
ALBANY, N.Y. - "Eliot Spitzer has one set of rules for Eliot Spitzer and one for everyone else." That's not from the now loud chorus of Spitzer bashers since the Democrat resigned March 17 after being implicated in a prostitution investigation. It was said, repeatedly, throughout the 2006 campaign for governor by Republican candidate John Faso.
Tax May Cause Capital to Take a Hike
by E.J. McMahon
New York Sun
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
After fending off a federal tax hike last year, private equity and hedge funds have been mostly immune from the ongoing carnage on Wall Street. That makes them a bigger target than ever for revenue-hungry politicians and interest groups on the state and local level.
Five steps to rescue New York's down-and-out GOP
By John Faso
Daily News
Thursday, March 20, 2008, 4:00 AM
While the sudden fall of Eliot Spitzer - the main antagonist for New York Republicans over the past 16 months - has had some in the GOP celebrating, the fundamental political difficulties for my party remain little changed.
Property tax cap helps homeowners
By John Faso
Newsday
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
New York State's local property taxes, particularly its school property taxes, are out of control. Local taxes in the state are 70 percent above the national average, and school property taxes alone have risen by a similar amount over the past decade.
