Spending by state lawmakers on office personnel and administrative costs varies widely, with some paying out nearly twice as much as others Read More
Category: Press Releases
The Climate Action Council is leaving New Yorkers in the dark when it comes to their far-reaching Climate Act Read More
The Empire Center has updated its online to reflect the record size of New York’s newly enacted $220.5 billion budget for fiscal 2023. The Spend-O-Meter shows the state government is spending at a rate equivalent to: $6,987.37 per Read More
After nearly a week’s delay, Governor Kathy Hochul has finally announced a budget deal. Though the legislature has yet to formally agree to most of it, she disclosed numerous specifics of the purported $220 billion deal. Read More
The number of retired New York City educators who received six-figure pension payouts rose forty-five percent in 2021. Read More
The tax hike necessary to finance a statewide single-payer health plan would be the largest in New York state history. Read More
New Yorkers can now view a district-by-district comparison of public school enrollment rates, thanks to new data mapped by the Empire Center. Read More
Governor Hochul’s executive budget risks accelerating the trend of high-earning New Yorkers fleeing the state. Read More