Matt Anderson

Monroe County child services hurt by New York's budget problems

The state budget crisis, in which lawmakers and Gov. David Paterson have been unable to agree on how to close a midyear budget gap that could exceed $4 billion, is starting to hit Monroe County. Stepping Stones has about 300...

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D.M. tables plan to change vicious dog rules

By JASON PULLIAM • jpulliam@dmreg.com • November 24, 2009 A proposal to increase fees to license so-called vicious dogs has been tabled by the Des Moines City Council. Council members called for more public input and time to...

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Governor keeps open buyout window

Agencies asked to let workers sign up ALBANY -- As part of the ongoing effort to trim the payroll and save money, Gov. David Paterson is extending a $20,000 buyout offer to state workers. As a result, Paterson's Budget Division...

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REIT IPOs Circling Commercial Failures (Investor's Business Daily)

The vultures are circling commercial real estate. All that mounting distress could mean buying opportunities for REITs hoping to snatch retail and office loans, securitized mortgages and properties at sharp discounts. At least...

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Lawmakers leave Albany without deal despite worsening financial picture

By Joseph Spector and Cara Matthews • ALBANY -- Lawmakers left the Capitol Thursday without a deal to close the state's $3.2 billion budget gap, and a report Friday will show that the state's cash crunch is getting even worse....

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Outdoors Calendar, 11/18/09

TODAY Fly-fishing. John Packer presentation on the Eagle River. High Plains Drifters, Red & Jerry's restaurant, 1840 W. Oxford Ave., 303-989-6283. • Matt Anderson presentation on where and how to fish the North Platte River and...

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New York Legislature Gathers as Budget Talks Continue (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg - Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- New York lawmakers and Governor David Paterson said they continue to negotiate a plan to narrow a $10 billion budget deficit over the next 17 months and solve a December cash squeeze.

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Carl Kruger, Obstacle

ALBANY—With negotiations over how to bridge a $3.2 billion budget deficit stalemated, Carl Kruger—a primary contributor to the blockage—took to his bully pulpit. "Part of being a New Yorker is paying taxes that are assessed...

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SUNY trustees ask for 2 percent tuition hike

By Cara Matthews •Albany Bureau • November 17, 2009, 1:47 pm State University of New York trustees approved a budget request today that asks for $2.17 billion in taxpayer funding and a 2 percent tuition increase, from $4,970 to...

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State in a tussle to find cuts in budget

CARA MATTHEWS • Gannett Albany bureau • November 15, 2009 ALBANY — It's easier to add than subtract, at least at the state Capitol. Lawmakers are finding that out as they try to reach an agreement with Gov. David Paterson on...

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