Latest capitol and state stories from the Times Union
Updated: 8 weeks 3 days ago
Storm brews over tax enforcement fund
State review of accounts used to finance covert operations started after firing of chief investigator
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Judge tosses Dopp challenge
Former Spitzer aide failed to file papers, appear before panel in travel records case, jurist says
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It's official: Budget 100 days late
Despite delay, final spending plan could be weeks from approval
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Veto pen budget sword
Reams of paper show $525M cut from state spending plan, including prized pork projects
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At $100 a month, it will take ex-state aide decades to repay $53,000 in Medicaid scam
ALBANY -- Fourteen months ago, former Assembly staffer Diane Gamble was given a one-year reprieve at her sentencing: Find a way to remedy the nearly $53,000 she ripped off in Medicaid benefits or face 12/3 to 5 years in prison.
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'Taxpayers' line to create option
Carl Paladino, seeking governorship, launches effort for ballot spot
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Lazio asks mosque funding probe
Republicans hit $100M plan two blocks from ground zero; Cuomo will review any evidence
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Democrats: Give Espada the boot
Bronx party asked to oust senator in wake of coup, elections, residency issues
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6,900 vetoes set for return
Prized pork barrel measures among bills going back to Legislature; Senate due
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Look at who's making what where
The new Authorities Budget Office issues its first major report
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Party seeks to gain by loss
Calling him an opportunist, Democrats move to boot Sen. Pedro Espada from ranks
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Party's over for now at the Capitol
The Legislature has left town without a budget and their pay, so when will they return?
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