Butler: Budget Could Have Done So Much More For New Yorkers

Statement from Assemblyman Marc W. Butler (R,C,I-Newport)

March 28, 2013

“This budget could have done so much more for the people of New York State. Its policies and spending could have shown compassion when given the opportunity to restore funding to programs for those with developmental disabilities, it could have shown integrity when addressing the governor’s ill-conceived gun control law, and it could have offered mom-and-pop shops and hardworking families real relief.

“Unfortunately, Albany has fallen back on some of its old habits, closed-door negotiations, disingenuous efforts to help the taxpayer, and pork barrel spending. When my Minority colleagues and I offered solutions to make this a budget that would better serve New Yorkers, our amendments were met by resistance from the Majority.

“I am, however, happy to have supported increased investment in our upstate economy, boosted education aid for upstate schools and increased agricultural aid. In the end, we must make sure that we support our communities, allowing them to grow and improve.”

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