Statement on Senate Budget Resolution

Albany, NY – The New York State Senate has passed its one-house budget resolution. State Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer has issued the following statement:

“Today, the New York State Senate took the next step in getting a budget done on time.  The Senate budget restores $15 million for Roswell Park Cancer Institute after the Governor proposed cutting state funding for the Institute by 15 percent.  I remain committed to working with my colleagues in the Western New York Delegation to ensure this funding restoration is included in the final budget.  The one-house resolution also proposes the most property tax relief in state history, a $200 million small business package and elimination of the energy tax surcharge.  It ends the notorious Gap Elimination Adjustment and its devastating impact on our local school districts.  Overall, the Senate budget is a responsible fiscal plan that makes investments for a brighter future for Western New Yorkers.”