From time to time during the legislative session, NYSAC will provide a brief summary of bills moving in the Legislature that are of interest to counties. NYSAC monitors hundreds of bills moving through the Legislature and publishes an end-of-session report … Continue reading →

In these weeks following the enactment of the 2011/12 budget, state officials are fast at work developing the details of an economic development plan to spur growth in a regionally coordinated fashion. The enacted State Budget allocated $130 million for … Continue reading →

The State’s Chief Judge Jonathon Lippman sent out a directive this week mandating that all Office of Court Administration (OCA)-run courts must shut down operations no later than 4:30 p.m. during the work week. The previous shut down time was 5 … Continue reading →

Now that the 2010 Census numbers have been reported, redistricting efforts at the local and state levels are underway. At the state level this week, a group of senators filed a lawsuit alleging the unconstitutionality of a 2010 law that … Continue reading →

As April marks National County Government Month, counties across the Country are planning events of recognition and celebration.  This year’s nationwide theme is “Serving Our Veterans, Armed Forces, And Their Families.” Counties are encouraged to mark this month, and this year’s … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, April 12, Rockland County will hold their first ever “County Government Day,” an event that will showcase all of the services counties provide to their residents. Part of NACO’s, “National County Government Month” the County is billing the day … Continue reading →

NYSAC is seeking articles for our next NYSAC News magazine, focused on Economic Development. Topics will include the State’s new Regional Economic Development Councils, as well as articles regarding Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs), county economic development incentive opportunities, public/private partnerships … Continue reading →