“The agenda that the governor outlined today is a step in the right direction toward spurring economic growth. The plan will provide vital tax relief to homeowners and businesses, and focus on economic development and infrastructure funds for our upstate region. I’m especially pleased to see an initiative like the “circuit breaker” that I’ve been fighting for over the years be part of this plan. However, now it’s time to study the details and make sure our region will directly benefit – so that our schools are adequately funded, infrastructure funds reach our community and our localities receive the help they need to ease the burden of unfunded mandates.

“I look forward to working with my colleagues to turn these important measures into a reality. I’ll also keep pushing for legislation I’ve authored that would provide job training and certification needed to enter the field of advanced manufacturing, ensuring our young people have the skills for local job opportunities to build their lives here at home.”