budget

New Jersey Future Executive Director Peter Kasabach on SBN Newsmakers Show

Peter Kasabach, executive director of New Jersey Future, is this week’s guest on the SBN Newsmakers TV Show, hosted by SBN news director Steve Lubetkin. He discusses the key budget priorities that seem positive, and mentions several initiatives that New Jersey Future believes should get more attention — and more funding — from the state.



‘Taxpayers Bill of Rights’ Criticized for Limiting Pennsylvania’s Ability to Help Residents

Some lawmakers want to add an amendment known as a “Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights” to Pennsylvania’s state Constitution, but fiscal experts say it would cripple the state’s ability to respond to its residents’ needs. But critics say TABOR would block the state from addressing critical issues, from crumbling infrastructure and inequities in education funding to property-tax relief.


Advocates seeking repeal of New York state Medicaid cap

Advocates for people with disabilities say the cap New York put on Medicaid spending in 2011 doesn’t keep pace with growing health-care needs and they’re urging lawmakers to finally repeal it. SBN correspondent Steve Lubetkin reports on the issue.