http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news/ wxxi NewsRoom: Local Election 2008 en-us Public Interactive newsroom.NewsRSS via Rome 30 http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1310764&sectionID=7 A new coalition, which backs Governor Paterson's 4% school tax cap proposal, has been organized by the Business Council. Pro and con forces plan to try to sway candidates running for the state legislature to their point of view. WXXI Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:56:15 GMT wxxi http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1310104&sectionID=7 A wealthy businessman running for Congress will get to use his own funds without his opponents receiving an advantage, per a new Supreme Court ruling. WXXI Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:39:27 GMT wxxi http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1307425&sectionID=7 Senator Dean Skelos says his number one priority will be improving the economy, as he takes over as Majority Leader, following Senator Joe Bruno's retirement announcement. WXXI Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:26:00 GMT wxxi http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1306427&sectionID=7 The oldest and longest serving Senate Majority Leader in the nation spoke of his decision to step down, after 32 years in office. Meanwhile, Republicans elected Dean Skelos of Long Island as the next Majority Leader. WXXI Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:51:43 GMT wxxi http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1305890&sectionID=7 The Senate Majority Leader says he's stepping down from his 32 years in office, 14 as leader, when his term ends in December. WXXI Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:55:40 GMT wxxi http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1293889&sectionID=7 The Chair of the New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief, Thomas Suozzi, calls on voters to pressure state lawmakers to act quickly on the commission's recommendations. Need to Know's Julie Philipp interviewed Suozzi via satellite from Albany. WXXI Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:36:07 GMT wxxi http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1288657&sectionID=7 Election '08 is shaping up to be a difficult year for Republicans seeking Congressional seats across the nation, and in Upstate New York. Political analyst Gerald Gamm examines this, and discusses what it means for the future of the region. WXXI Fri, 30 May 2008 08:34:22 GMT wxxi http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1293888&sectionID=7 The Chair of the New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief, Thomas Suozzi, calls on voters to pressure state lawmakers to act quickly on the commission's recommendations. Need to Know's Julie Philipp interviewed Suozzi via satellite from Albany. WXXI Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:36:33 GMT wxxi http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1293145&sectionID=7 The race for the 29th Congressional District seat is now a "toss up" according to The Cook Political Report. WXXI Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:40:12 GMT wxxi http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1288653&sectionID=7 Election '08 is shaping up to be a difficult year for Republicans seeking Congressional seats across the nation, and in Upstate New York. Political analyst Gerald Gamm examines this, and discusses what it means for the future of the region. WXXI Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:07 GMT wxxi http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1274792&sectionID=7 Need to Know begins its coverage of Election '08, beginning with the top ticket. Leading grassroot supporters of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama talk about rallying the troops in Rochester, and how the digital age is impacting their efforts. WXXI Fri, 09 May 2008 06:03:59 GMT wxxi http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1269634&sectionID=7 Siena Poll finds New Yorkers worry more about gas prices than any other current issue. WXXI Thu, 01 May 2008 07:55:05 GMT wxxi http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1274788&sectionID=7 Need to Know begins its coverage of Election '08, beginning with the top ticket. Leading grassroot supporters of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama talk about rallying the troops in Rochester, and how the digital age is impacting their efforts. WXXI Fri, 09 May 2008 04:07:13 GMT wxxi