2007 Press Releases

Press releases that contain information related to the New York State Division of the Budget are listed by month. All press releases issued by Governor Spitzer in 2007 may be found at www.ny.gov/governor/press/index.html

New press releases are listed below in reverse chronological order.

December

• Meeting Notice: Non-Profit Racing Association Oversight Board (12/14/07)
• Budget Issue Hearings Scheduled in Albany (12/7/07)

November

• Joint Quick Start Budget Report Issued by Division of the Budget, Senate and Assembly (11/15/07)
• Budget Town Hall Public Hearings (11/02/07)

October

• Mid-Year Update to the State Financial Plan (10/30/07)
• Public Hearings For 2008-09 Budget (10/18/07)

September

• Financial Downturn Creates Risks for State Budget (9/20/07)

August

• Budget Director Sends Out “Call Letter” for 2008-2009 Budget

July

• First Quarterly Update to the 2007-08 Financial Plan (7/30/07)

April

• Reports Disclose Final Budget Numbers: State Ended 2006-07 with $1.5 Billion Surplus (4/19/07)
• 07-08 Enacted Budget Shifts State Spending Priorities (4/01/07)
• Enacted Budget Cuts Business Taxes (4/01/07)
• Enacted State Budget Includes Expanded Aid to Distressed Cities (4/01/07)
• Enacted Budget Includes Property Tax Relief (4/01/07)
• State Provides Access to Health Coverage for All Children (4/01/07)
• Schools to Receive Historic Investment of Resources (4/01/07)

February

• Governor Spitzer Submits 21-day Amendments to Executive Budget (2/21/07)

January

• Governor Spitzer’s 07-08 Executive Budget Shifts State Spending Priorities (1/31/07)
• Expanded Property Tax Relief Targets Middle Income Homeowners (1/31/07)
• Unprecendented Expansion of School Aid Tied to Accountability (1/31/07)
• State to Provide Affordable Health Care for All Children (1/31/07)
• Distressed Municipalities to Receive Additional Aid (1/31/07)