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 and Department of Labor Commissioner Peter Rivera discussed the minimum wage increase included in Gov. Cuomo\'s 2013 Executive Budget Proposal.', 'vidcap', browser);)
 spoke out against the NY SAFE Act, saying the bill \"takes a million people who today lawfully own a gun and we require them to go through this registration process or they become a felon.\"', 'vidcap', browser);){kind=small}
 has voiced his support for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to reform broken systems like workers’ compensation and unemployment, which currently discourage business development in New York state. The assemblyman said the governor was \"right on the mark in terms of strengthening our employment programs.\" Goodell also praised the governor’s pledge for “no new taxes” but expressed concerns about the lack of details and fiscal impact of some proposed initiatives.', 'vidcap', browser);){kind=small}
 introduces his smart solution to extend a bigger hand up for New York’s young people seeking employment, rather than a bigger handout to welfare recipients. The proposal would have eliminated the proposed 10% increase in welfare benefits, and used the savings to fund an incentive for employers to hire unemployed young people. This amendment could have saved local governments an estimated $24 million while also providing much-needed employment assistance to young people.', 'vidcap', browser);){kind=small}
 discusses provisions in the budget that would increase state agency debt without complying with the Constitutional provisions requiring voter approval. The Assemblyman emphasized the need to eliminate this unauthorized \"back-door\" borrowing.', 'vidcap', browser);){kind=small}
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During the joint budget hearing on Human Services, Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I- Chautauqua) and Department of Labor Commissioner Peter Rivera discussed the minimum wage increase included in Gov. Cuomo's 2013 Executive Budget Proposal.
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What's New
- Goodell, Resource Center Advocate For Disability Services
- Goodell Says No To TV Tax
- Chautauqua County In Line For Over $875,000 To Protect Lakes, Streams And Rivers
- Goodell Calls for Greater Funding To Support Developmentally Disabled
- Goodell Joins Bipartisan Assembly And Senate Group Seeking Greater Infrastructure Funding For Localities