Topic: David Paterson

Which states are facing the worst budget deficits in 2010?

Many states fell into a fiscal hole in 2009, and continue to lag behind in economic recovery. A look at ten states facing the biggest budget problems in 2010.

What recovery? Budget deficits get worse for states.

Budget deficits for 2010 have worsened in 39 states in the past two or three months, according to a new analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

New York state Senate rejects gay marriage, focus turns to N.J.

The 38-to-24 vote in the New York state Senate is a fresh and stinging defeat for gay marriage, which was also recently rejected in Maine. Now, the New Jersey legislature might take up this issue.

New York divided over 9/11 terror trials

New York has seen seven major terror trials in the past, the most of any city in America. But residents – both ordinary citizens and elected officials – appear to be split over the decision to try the perpetrators of the 9/11 attacks in the city.

Maine's vote on gay marriage draws national attention

For the first time, voters in the US could approve same-sex marriage. In other parts of the country – and in Washington – the push is on to legalize gay marriage.

Schwarzenegger leads governors' summit on global warming

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is touting efforts to reduce greenhouse gases by states and provinces worldwide ahead of the Dec. 6 UN climate change summit in Copenhagen.

GOP chief hints racism involved in Obama, Paterson controversy

Obama's elbow to NY's Gov. Paterson is hardball politics

It reflects an uneasy relationship between the two. And it may lure Andrew Cuomo - and others – to run for the state house in Albany.

Spitzer lands teaching gig at New York City college

Eliot Spitzer: The comeback kid?

Paterson asserts right to appoint lieutenant governor

Critics of the New York governor's move say he doesn't have constitutional authority to do that. A court hearing is scheduled for Friday.

Complaints arise about White House kibitzing in key Senate primaries

Team Obama has picked favorites for races in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New York. Local party figures say that undermines democracy – and is not the national party's job.

Opinion: The tyranny of taxing 'sin'

Scrambling for revenue, politicians are pursuing higher taxes on junk food, alcohol, and tobacco – a clear threat to individual liberty.

New York to introduce same-sex marriage bill

After Iowa and Vermont legalized gay marriage, and with bills also pending in Maine and New Hampshire, are gay rights gaining momentum?

Eric Cantor on Limbaugh and on Washington overreacting to the economy

After a big political flap, New York gets its new U.S. senator

U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, who's relatively conservative, is named to take the seat vacated by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

You know the Senate seat in New York? Cuomo preferred over Kennedy

Opinion: Universal healthcare and the waistline police

We risk a nanny state contrary to American ideals.

New York's proposed 'iTunes tax'

Another Kennedy in the United States Senate?

Caroline Kennedy, daughter of a president and niece of two senators, wants to join the family business.

New York Governor not laughing at Saturday Night Live skit

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Schools feel pinch from economic woes

Officials look for the least painful trims, but many worry about their ability to close achievement gaps.

State and city budgets falling fast

Shortfalls are beginning to hit local government services across the country.

Medicaid bears brunt of states' budget crunch

Healthcare cuts in California and New York could affect thousands.