“Today the governor presented his budget proposal for the 2013-14 fiscal year. The framework outlined in this proposal provides Central New York and our state with a fiscally responsible, balanced budget while helping to meet the needs of our hardworking families without imposing any new taxes or fees. This plan will help create jobs and grow our local economy, provide quality education to our students, and create opportunities for our children and families.”

I look forward to working with both Governor Cuomo and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass an on-time budget that we can all be proud of.”