GOP leader’s chief priorities: economy, taxes
By Gazette staff writers
Legislative Gazette Staff Writer
Jun 30, 2008 - Dean Skelos, a tough-on-crime Long Island Republican, said his immediate concern as the new Senate majority leader will be to lower property taxes and create jobs.

Praise for a senator
By Gazette staff writers
Legislative Gazette Staff Writer
Jun 30, 2008 - Former Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno relinquished control of the Senate last week after 14 years as the state’s top Republican in the Legislature.

More protections for those in state care
Gazette staff writers
Legislative Gazette Staff Writer
Jun 30, 2008 - Gov. David A. Paterson and legislative leaders reached an agreement during the last hours of session they say will better protect children and adults living in residential care facilities.

Cuomo announces anti-fraud legislation
Gazette staff writers
Legislative Gazette Staff Writer
Jun 30, 2008 - Legislation that goes hand in hand with Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s ongoing investigation into abuses of the state’s pension system has been passed in both houses of the Legislature.

New law benefits minority-, women-owned businesses
Gazette staff writers
Legislative Gazette Staff Writer
Jun 30, 2008 - A change to the state’s procurement law, coupled with a recent conference hosted by the Empire State Development Corp. and the Office For Technology, could make it easier for women- and minority-owned businesses to sell goods and services to the state.