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As America ages, states are investing in home-based care for the elderly and disabled in hopes of keeping people out of nursing facilities—and maybe saving money in the bargain. Before Read More

The idea that the PSC would artificially drive electricity costs higher to benefit a political constituency represents a new low. Read More

The report, issued just as the new Legislature convenes, analyzes the results of the first full administration of these annual exams to be conducted since the onset of the pandemic.  Read More

Last Spring, students statewide in grades 3-8 sat for annual state assessments to measure proficiency in English language arts (ELA) and math. Read More

At a panel event in Albany being hosted by the tomorrow morning, The Empire Center’s EJ McMahon and other budget experts and observers will discuss the timely topic of state budget process reform. Read More

The continues to flout its statutory deadlines. After public hearings more than two months late, it has now blown past its December 31 deadl Read More

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The 2023 legislative session begins in just a few days — and in this special first episode of the year, we’ll go over what you could expect from Albany. Tim interviews E.J. McMahon about our latest project, The Next New York, which outlines polic Read More