Posted on 01/07/2009 2:53:35 PM PST by neverdem
Governor Paterson just finished up his first State of the State speech, reminding attendees of his favorite theme—fiscal calamity—and averred that “the state of our state is perilous.”
In contrast to speeches of years past in better times, Mr. Paterson laid out relatively few new initiatives that would come at any substantial cost. In terms of economic development, his calls for new revenue for projects were confined to the federal government, asking Congress to pass a stimulus package “by the end of the month.”
He devoted much of his speech to issues of energy, asking for an "energy revolution" that includes conservation efforts, a consortium to focus on batteries—particularly for hybrid cars—and calling for the creation of a New York “energy policy institute.”
Mention of specific economic development projects was scant, particularly for New York City (though he did offer a commitment to the M.T.A.’s East Side Access and Second Avenue Subway projects), and he made a pledge to focus on development efforts upstate.
“The fact remains that we still have to invest in targeted areas,” he said.
Other issues of focus in the speech included the announcement of an initiative to attack childhood obesity, a call for increased volunteerism statewide, an expansion of eligible health care benefits for young adults, and a plea to Washington to improve health care for veterans
Clinton, or Spitzer?
Translation...The stae of useless State jobs and programs is perilous.
Our fair Gov. basically announces he is clueless and needs somebody else to get him out of this mess.
The tax value of my property in NY fell 30% this year.
Stop giving away the kitchen sink and New York would be rich...BASIC Welfare payments are to be increased by 30%.
What really pissed off Paterson over the SNL skit was their insinuations of a cocaine problem. I didn’t know anything about that.
I was under the impression that he was staking all his hopes and trust on Princess Caroline and her proclaimed fund-raising abilities, i.e., that as Senator she could call down manna from heaven, loaves and fishes and spin straw into gold, etc.
Paterson administration officials said that the plan would not cost the state or businesses anything. The only cost would be to families that chose to pay for the expanded coverage.--snip--
One proposal would simplify the application process for public health insurance programs by eliminating the requirement for face-to-face interviews, among other things. Another proposal would expand eligibility for the state’s Family Health Plus insurance program, which covers people who exceed the limits for Medicaid eligibility.
Panel proposes hunting on public land to combat deer populations Westchester is overrun with whitetails.
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Oh that Silly Paterson..acting like a republican, wanting fiscal responsibility.
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