I am happy to announce that my colleagues and I in the New York State
Assembly have passed a 2013-14 state budget proposal that would:
- Increased education funding
- Spur job growth
- Provide economic relief for local governments
- Protect vital programs that assist New York's most vulnerable residents
We accomplished this all while managing to close a $1.35 billion (yes,
"billion" with a "b") budget gap. The Assembly budget proposal also
establishes a considerable reserve to help protect against future budget
deficits.
I am proud that I took part in crafting a fiscally sound budget that
generally aligns with the governor’s proposal and makes crucial
investments in the types of programs and services that
hardworking Bronx families rely upon--as an advocate for Bronxites from
all walks of life, it was my mission to ensure that our interests were
accounted for. As a collective body, we are confident that our budget
proposal, if adopted, would ensure that our great state remains
economically competitive, while maintaining a sustainable balance
between expenditures and revenue.
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