Gas tax bill gets green light - Business First of Buffalo:
The state Legislature Monday capped New York state sales taxes on a gallon of gasoline at 8 cents in a move designed to provide motorists some relief at the pumps.
The measure would suspend tax payments on gasoline above $2 a gallon. Sponsors of the bill […]

continue reading.....

Democrat & Chronicle: Editorials
Albany slush funds
Reforms needed to ensure transparency and accountability
(May 15, 2006) — OK, maybe your neighborhood Little League or soccer team deserves help from the state to purchase uniforms. Or why shouldn’t the state kick in to support your local fire department or your favorite charity? After all, you’re paying some of […]

continue reading.....

Tonawanda News - Public picket planned
Public picket planned
GOVERNMENT: Progress of talks is unclear.
Niagara Falls — Mayor Vince Anello said he’s moving forward with plans for a picket of Niagara Falls State Park to call attention to the fact that the city has not received 2004 revenues from the Seneca Niagara Casino.
Anello doesn’t sound optimistic that […]

continue reading.....