Betty Little's Press Releases

LITTLE TO SERVE ON GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY TASK FORCE

Posted by Betty Little on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

LITTLE TO SERVE ON GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY TASK FORCE

Senator Betty Little today announced she will serve on a 12-member, bipartisan senate task force to examine ways to eliminate government waste and address state agency administrative inefficiencies. The task force will conduct a statewide investigation into state spending practices.

Senator Little discusses a Senate Republican proposal to boost new job creation

Posted by Betty Little on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS JOIN STATE SENATORS TO DISCUSS JOB CREATION PLAN DESIGNED TO HELP WESTERN NEW YORK ECONOMY

SEN. LITTLE INVITES ‘IT’S YOUR MONEY’ ONLINE PETITION SUPPORT

Posted by Betty Little on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Senate effort underway to prevent unfair withholding of state income tax refunds

State Senator Betty Little is inviting local residents to visit her web site and register their support for legislation that would prevent the implementation of an unfair plan to withhold state income tax refunds.

Governor David Paterson floated the proposal last week, citing low state revenue receipts. Little and her Senate Republican colleagues are taking steps to prevent the ill-conceived plan from moving forward.

It's YOUR Money

Posted by Betty Little on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

The Governor is thinking about delaying the return of state income tax refunds. This is a terrible idea. Let’s work together to help him change his mind!Please sign this on-line petition to get the tax refunds out the door as soon as possible. I will deliver the petition to the Governor in the next few weeks to let him know how we feel.In addition, I am supporting legislation that would prohibit governors and the State Tax Department from withholding refunds in the future.

State Senate Passes Bill to Expand Renewable Energy Program

Posted by Betty Little on Monday, February 22nd, 2010

The State Senate today approved legislation (S.6700) to promote the expanded use of non-residential solar and wind electric generating systems. Senator Betty Little cosponsored the measure which amends the current “net metering” law to remove obstacles that have limited the participation of non-residential customers, including businesses, schools, municipalities and non-profits.

Senator Little Announces Resource Fair

Posted by Betty Little on Monday, February 22nd, 2010

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Senator Little Pushes Job Growth Plan

Posted by Betty Little on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Would provide tax credits for new jobs created

A job-growth plan proposed today by Senator Betty Little and her Republican Senate colleagues would provide a new tax credit, averaging between $2,500 and $5,000, for every new job created by businesses throughout the state.

Reaction to State Comptroller DiNapoli’s Audit of Bridges

Posted by Betty Little on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

STATEMENT BY SENATOR BETTY LITTLE

“Anyone in Albany who has a doubt about the importance of making bridge repair a priority this year should visit the businesses and families affected by the closure in Crown Point. Or try adding a self-imposed two hour detour to their daily commute for a week or two to get a glimpse of what it means to lose something as vital as a bridge in their community.

North Country reps like governor’s State of the State speech

Posted by Betty Little on Friday, January 8th, 2010

By NATHAN BROWN and CHRIS KNIGHT, Enterprise Staff Writers POSTED: January 7, 2010

Three of the North Country's Republican representatives in Albany offered general praise for Democratic Gov. David Paterson's State of the State speech, with one saying it provides "a glimmer of hope."

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Schumer hits South Street

Posted by Betty Little on Friday, January 8th, 2010

By MAURY THOMPSON thompson@poststar.com | Posted: Thursday, January 7, 2010 11:10 pm

GLENS FALLS -- Downtown revitalization takes "a whole lot of steps," said U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.

"To rebuild a downtown and rebuild a community, you don't just do one thing," he said. "You do one thing and then you build on that, and then do the next and build on that, and then do the next and build on that."