The decline in union membership observed nationally appears to be occurring in New York as well. Read More
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Testimony of Bill Hammond Senior Fellow for Health Policy, Empire Center for Public Policy Before the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committees January 23, 2024 Read More
Arguably the biggest Medicaid news in Governor Hochul's budget presentation was about the current fiscal year, not the next one: The state-run health plan is running substantially over budget. Read More
Use the table below to look at the educational profile of each legislative district in New York. Data Source: New York State Education Department (NYSED) Read More
New York's post-pandemic employment recovery stalled in the final quarter of 2023, with the state ending the year still 76,400 private jobs below its February 2020 level. Read More
In response to Governor Hochul’s FY25 state budget presentation, Empire Center President & CEO Tim Hoefer issued the following reaction: "Governor Hochul is telling it like it is: New York’s and spending are out of line wi Read More
Tim Hoefer interviews Ken Girardin, Bill Hammond, and Cam Macdonald on their reaction to Governor Hochul's State of the State address and what it means for New Yorkers. Watch this Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XajposiuA0[ Read More
In response to Governor Hochul’s State of the State address and policy book, Empire Center experts issued the following reactions: TAXES & AFFORDABILITY, Tim Hoefer, CEO Read More