Testimony on the adequacy of the public assistance grant in New York State
September 28, 2007. Testimony presented by FPI Senior Economist Trudi Renwick to the Assembly Standing Committee on Social Services.
September 28, 2007. Testimony presented by FPI Senior Economist Trudi Renwick to the Assembly Standing Committee on Social Services.
September 27, 2007. A presention given by FPI senior economist Trudi Renwick as part of "Who Benefits? State and Local Subsidy Reform," a panel discussion at a conference sponsored in Buffalo by Cornell's ILR School and others, "The High Road Runs Through the City: Advocating for Economic Justice at the Local Level."
September 1, 2007. Upstate regions gain jobs, led by the Buffalo metro area. Four years into an economic expansion, New Yorkers finally got a slight raise last year, according to this year's edition of The State of Working New York. In particular, the troubled upstate economy has experienced encouraging payroll growth, with Buffalo leading the way. But overall, these modest gains stand out against a backdrop of worrisome long-term trends. For example: workers aren't seeing wage increases commensurate with their productivity; New Yorkers living in [...]
September 25, 2007. Testimony submitted by FPI Executive Director Frank Mauro to the Senate and Assembly Committees on Environmental Conservation.
September 20, 2007. Testimony on paid family leave. Presented by FPI Senior Economist Trudi Renwick to the Senate Democratic Conference in Albany, and by FPI Director of Communications Jo Brill to Senator Maziarz in Niagara Falls.