Several issues have also been deferred in this budget, with higher education reform pushed back one year and little to be seen for early learning. (educationmattersmag.com.au)
But an education task force report embraced by the governor last week signals his retreat from the tough reforms he pushed since taking office, and a huge victory for the state teachers union. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on Wednesday released a robocall urging his constituents to oppose the Republican - backed tax reform push in Congress. (nystateofpolitics.com)