tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40043573707992462392024-03-14T00:57:30.615-04:00TEDISCO'S TAKENEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLYMAN JIM TEDISCO'S OWN WORDSJim Tediscohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14880977323460990488noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-59160556115053082702009-01-14T08:46:00.003-05:002009-05-28T12:25:05.752-04:00NY Deserves a Special Election for US Senate Seat VacancyWhile Governor David Paterson prepares to announce the candidate he has chosen to replace Senator Hillary Clinton as New York’s junior U.S. Senator, I unveiled legislation that would end the pattern of “accidental” elected officials who entered into office without a mandate from the people of New York State.With the Governor, Comptroller and now a U.S. Senator coming into office through Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-81958714588283501982009-01-12T17:08:00.001-05:002009-01-12T17:08:20.386-05:00My Opening Remarks on the Assembly Chamber Floor Regarding this Year's Legislative SessionUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-66572143326959028352009-01-08T15:07:00.001-05:002009-01-08T15:07:01.000-05:00My Reaction to the State of the StateUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-27103111974764730712008-12-18T14:04:00.013-05:002008-12-22T10:24:49.219-05:00GOVERNOR PATERSON'S 137 TAX AND FEE INCREASES WILL COST THE AVERAGE NEW YORK FAMILY $3,875.48, COULD LEAD TO THE LOSS OF 1-IN-10 JOBSThe 137 tax and fee increases within Governor Paterson's 2009-10 Executive Budget will cost the average New York family an extra $3,875.48 annually. This is a "gut punch" to New York's middle class already hurting from a terrible economy, home foreclosures and loss of real wages.The analysis, compiled by the Assembly Republican Ways and Means Committee, found that Governor Paterson's 137 tax and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-5558674455874399642008-12-17T16:32:00.004-05:002009-01-06T16:54:38.315-05:00How to Save the State Billions of DollarsIn November, I sent a letter to Governor Paterson including the Assembly Republican Conference's proposals to address New York’s fiscal crisis. They are listed below:- Eliminate Member Items: There is approximately $200 million per year allocated for Member Items for the Legislature and Governor. Elected officials in State government should lead by example and cut the pork;- Collect sales taxes Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-77057240741301004472008-12-16T16:55:00.001-05:002008-12-16T16:55:18.682-05:00My Response to the Governor's BudgetGovernor Paterson today unveiled his 2009-10 Executive Budget for the Legislature's consideration, nearly a full month before he was constitutionally required to do so. I commend the Governor for bringing a quick start to this budget process. With a state deficit approaching $15 billion, this budget process will be decidedly difficult and painful. The reality is that there are no easy answers Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-41129826991516394072008-12-10T10:19:00.001-05:002008-12-10T17:06:06.542-05:00EPA’S PROPOSAL TO TAX LIVESTOCK GAS AND FLATULENCE IS AN IDEA THAT STINKSI’m calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stop any consideration of a proposal that would impose a tax on “livestock emissions. This measure would add another burden on New York’s already beleaguered family farmers.A recent Associated Press news article reported that, in the wake of a 2007 United States Supreme Court ruling that livestock gaseous emissions may contribute to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-3239498347051434262008-12-03T16:32:00.002-05:002008-12-03T16:34:04.667-05:00My Quick Take on the Property Tax CapUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-11415378498394378432008-12-01T16:48:00.000-05:002008-12-01T16:49:41.676-05:00Governor Paterson Needs to get Silver on Board for Needed Property Tax Cap ReliefThe State Commission on Property Tax Relief has delivered its final report to Governor Paterson and the State Legislature. They have done an outstanding job and have made their recommendations carefully and thoughtfully. As my Assembly Republicans Conference and I carefully review the Commission’s final report, at first glance I support many of its suggestions, most importantly the need for a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-85476284799692989132008-11-18T17:20:00.003-05:002008-11-20T10:02:47.711-05:00More Inaction From Speaker SilverToday I sat down at a five-way meeting with the Governor and the Leaders of the Senate and Assembly to try to address the State’s looming budget deficit. I hoped we would be able to bring some proposals to the table and discuss any ideas that would help close the budget gap. I brought with me a lot of ideas that I think could really help the present situation, but Speaker Silver hardly spoke up, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-87251343762808184042008-09-18T09:38:00.004-04:002008-09-18T10:01:30.499-04:00END "GHOST SHIP" COMMISSIONS OPERATING WITH TAXPAYER DOLLARSDayPortPlayer.newPlayer({articleID:"3709",autoPlay:"false",slideShow:"true",categoryID:"3",playerInstanceID:"EADDDD54-D6FD-9524-EDC0-EDA20C1936FF",domain:"wnyt.dayport.com"});In response to news that the State Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness still operates with a $400,000 appropriation - even though it issued its final report back in April, I'm calling for an Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-64445020184243205582008-08-21T12:54:00.001-04:002008-08-21T12:54:06.192-04:00My Appearance on the Glenn Beck ShowLast night I went on the Glenn Beck show to speak about New York's budget crisis and about Speaker Silver's failure to address the problem.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-30801187471880492482008-08-21T11:01:00.001-04:002008-08-21T15:12:04.713-04:00My Comments at the Press Conference Addressing New York's Budget CrisisCutting the budget by $427 million is a good start, but more needs to be done to control New York's spending.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-10458881787672607972008-08-19T17:56:00.003-04:002008-08-19T18:09:12.218-04:00TEDISCO: SPEAKER SILVER REFUSES TO ENACT TAX CAP, BUT PUSHES $2.6 BILLION IN NEW TAXEStoday I characterized Speaker Sheldon Silver's failure to pass a real property tax cap during the Special Session - and instead attempt to ram through another $2.6 billion in tax hikes - as defying the will of a majority of New Yorkers and Governor David Paterson.It's the height of irresponsibility for the Speaker to have again blocked a real property tax cap from becoming law. Not only did the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-31852579564732151422008-08-11T14:09:00.004-04:002008-08-11T14:14:42.894-04:00New York's Credit Cards Are Maxed OutWith a growing budget deficit, the time is now for New York State to tighten its belt. The best way to achieve this is to cut spending instead of raising taxes. The governor realizes this and I applaud him for being forward-thinking. I will stand shoulder to shoulder with the governor as we look to right New York's ship.Families across the state are cutting back on spending. We, as a state, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-1430812637860574622008-07-14T15:41:00.001-04:002008-07-14T15:41:35.753-04:00A Positive Way To Keep Kids SafeToday, at the Glenville Police Station, I launched the 11th annual Safe Summer Program. Officers from nearly two dozen capital region police departments will be out issuing tickets to youngsters on their bikes throughout the summer. With the help of Stewart's, Friendly's and Ben and Jerry's, children spotted wearing a helmet will receive a ticket for free ice cream. We want to keep things Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-56727553825113539442008-06-19T14:31:00.002-04:002008-06-19T14:32:50.770-04:00WILL SPEAKER SILVER LISTEN TO THE PUBLIC?A massive convoy of hundreds of truckers made their voices heard today as they converged around the State Capitol. The truckers are fed up with New York's excessive gas prices and gas taxes. They were blowing their air horns in sheer frustration with the pain at the pump. I urge Speaker Sheldon Silver to hear the truckers' concerns and do something about fuel costs.
For months, my Assembly Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-16336798336474570532008-06-18T15:27:00.004-04:002008-06-19T13:29:30.001-04:00ASSEMBLY REPUBLICAN LEADER JIM TEDIS*COW*June is National Dairy Month. In recognition of that, I and my Assembly Republican colleagues held our annual Dairy Day Reception. The event recognized New York's dairy farmers and the vital role they play in our state's economy. We brought them together to showcase their high-quality products. There was also an appearance by a calf who captured the attention of everyone who came. Even the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-73348297806358437672008-06-13T10:21:00.001-04:002008-06-13T10:21:44.152-04:00TAX RELIEF FOR NEW YORKERSThe end of the legislative session is fast approaching. There’s only one full week left before lawmakers leave for summer vacation. Now is the time to take action and cap property taxes at 4 percent or the rate of inflation – whichever is lower.I don’t have to tell you that New Yorkers pay some of the highest property taxes in the nation. The Governor is on board. Senate Majority Leader Joe BrunoUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-11132553327771551282008-06-04T16:53:00.000-04:002008-06-04T16:53:07.580-04:00PROPERTY TAX RELIEF“By recommending the adoption of a real property tax cap, the State Commission on Property Tax Relief has confirmed what countless overburdened homeowners, small businesses and family farmers have known for years: property taxes in New York have reached a crisis level. Our state’s dubious distinction of having some of the highest property taxes in the nation is proof positive that these crushingUnknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-54856683327658876662008-06-03T14:03:00.000-04:002008-06-03T14:51:42.860-04:00"It's a Wonderful Life as Assembly Republican Leader": My Rebuttal at the 108th Annual LCA Press ShowUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-45770642219230494912008-06-02T13:13:00.002-04:002008-06-02T13:38:42.100-04:00CARE - CHILD ASSAULT REFORM ACTThe tragic shooting death of a ten year-old in the City of Albany sent shockwaves throughout the Capital Region. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family in this difficult and painful time.I was saddened after learning the little girl was riding her bike in front of her home when she was hit by a what police believe was a stray bullet. This type of crime isn’t limited to the city of Albany. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-21781639037889267892008-05-12T12:17:00.020-04:002008-05-21T17:11:45.362-04:00Gas Tax Plan
PLEASE USE THE FORM ON THE LEFT AND SIGN UP TODAY AND JOIN THE FIGHT ON THE GAS TAX. OR DOWNLOAD THE PETITION HERE
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-2439993818628411742008-05-11T11:26:00.000-04:002008-05-12T13:04:32.955-04:00A SUMMER HOLIDAY FROM HIGH GAS PRICES
As gas prices continue climbing to record highs with no end in sight, I and the Assembly Republican Conference want to relieve some of the pain at the pump by instituting a “summer holiday” from state gas taxes. Motorists and small businesses are certainly feeling the pinch.
Our summer gas tax holiday would, on average, provide a nearly .30-cent savings per gallon of gasoline and a .35-cent Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004357370799246239.post-12065070158962430352008-05-05T17:28:00.003-04:002008-05-05T17:33:26.286-04:00Tax Freedom Day
I and the Assembly Republican Conference today observed New York's "Tax Freedom Day," by calling for passage of several targeted legislative initiatives which would reduce the state's crushing tax burden on families.
"Tax Freedom Day" refers to the amount of days individuals must work to earn enough money to pay their combined tax obligations at the federal, state and local levels. According toUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0