James L. Seward's Reports

Fight Against New Taxes Continues

Posted by James L. Seward on Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

ALBANY, 04/21/10 - State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I-Oneonta) is calling for a state budget that includes commonsense spending cuts, property tax relief, job creating economic development incentives and most importantly - NO NEW TAXES.

Last year, the record spending budget, opposed by Senator Seward, included $8 billion in new taxes and fees, driving families and businesses out of the state. Albany leaders are proposing more of the same this year.

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Taxes Enacted/Proposed

Combating Medicaid Fraud in New York State

Posted by James L. Seward on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

ALBANY, 03/17/10 – State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I- Oneonta) today joined senate colleagues in announcing results of a preliminary report on Medicaid fraud in New York along with specific proposals to save half a billion dollars in the 2010-2011 fiscal year.

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Combating Medicaid Fraud in New York State

Homeowner Protection & Property Tax Rebate Act

Posted by James L. Seward on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

ALBANY, 03/11/10 – State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I-Oneonta) today announced a major new property tax cut initiative that will help New Yorkers remain in their homes. The “Homeowner Protection and Property Tax Rebate Act” would provide a property tax rebate for every middle-class homeowner, includes a cap on property taxes and significant mandate relief.

The 2010 Job Creation & Retention Plan

Posted by James L. Seward on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

The 2010 Job Creation & Retention Plan

Senate Republicans have developed a major new jobs initiative designed to improve New York’s economy, reduce business taxes and create thousands of new jobs.

Budget Solution For Today And The Future

Posted by James L. Seward on Thursday, November 19th, 2009

ALBANY, 11/19/09 – Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I-Oneonta) today commented on the ongoing budget negotiations:

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2009-10 Mid-Year Cuts and Budget Savings Actions

Important Flu Information

Posted by James L. Seward on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

ONEONTA, 10/22/09 - Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I-Oneonta) today offered information concerning seasonal influenza and swine flu (H1N1).

Senate Republican Recommendations For Cost Cutting & Budget Savings

Posted by James L. Seward on Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Senate Republican Recommendations For Cost Cutting and Budget Savings

 Review $2.2 billion in general fund spending added to the 2009-10 budget by the legislature for possible reductions.

Natural Gas Drilling - Draft SGEIS

Posted by James L. Seward on Thursday, October 1st, 2009

ONEONTA, 10/01/09 -- State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I – Oneonta) today announced that the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued the draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) for natural gas drilling applications.

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I. Introduction

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II. Description of Proposed Action

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III. Proposed SEQRA Review Process

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IV. Geology

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V. Natural Gas Development and High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing

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VI. Potential Environmental Impacts

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VII. Mitigation Measures

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VIII. Permit Process and Regulatory Coordination

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IX. Alternatives

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Glossary

New Open Burning Regulations

Posted by James L. Seward on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Express Terms

6 NYCRR Part 215, Open Fires

6 NYCRR Part 191, Forest Fire Prevention

6 NYCRR Part 621, Uniform Procedures

6 NYCRR Part 215, Open Fires

Existing Part 215 is repealed.

A new Part 215 is added as follows:

215.1 Definitions

215.2 Prohibitions

215.3 Exceptions and restricted burning

Section 215.1 Definitions.

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Part 215 ExpressTerms.pdf

Bipartisan Senate Operating Proposal

Posted by James L. Seward on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

ALBANY, 06/24/09 -- Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I-Oneonta) said today it has become apparent that in order to move forward with the business of the people, the issue of senate leadership must be definitively settled.

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Bipartisan Reform Proposal