A by National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) lamented the declining state of U.S. education by highlighting how scores in grade 12 math and reading have hit record lows. While Covid-19 was definitely a factor, others correctly pointed out Read More
The state Legislature approved the last of nine budget bills Thursday evening, 38 days after the start of the fiscal year. Here are some highlights of the fiscal impact of final spending plan: Top lines Read More
This year, for once, state lawmakers' failure to pass a timely budget could prove to be a stroke of luck. When President Trump rolled out his on April 2, Albany leaders had not agreed on a spending plan for Read More