Senate, Assembly approve extender budget

From Casey Seiler at Capitol Confidential: The Senate approved the one-week extender on a straight party-line vote, 32-29 [which means Columbia County's representative Steve Saland and Greene County's James Seward both voted against the measure], while the Assembly vote was slightly more mixed: 82-56. From Rick Karlin and Jimmy Vielkind at the Albany Times-Union: Assemblyman [...]

Local state legislators report income

The Albany Times-Union asked all New York state legislators to disclose their household incomes. Locally, the Senators did not respond and the Assemblymen disclosed. Below is information from the senators and assemblymen representing Greene and Columbia counties: James L. Seward, Senate, R-51Responded: NoReported 2009 income: Minimum of $94,000Comments: Lawmaker declined to respond but legislative leader [...]

Local state senators vote against same-sex marriage

Local New York State Senators Jim Seward (who represents Greene County and other areas) and Steve Saland (who represents Columbia County and other areas) both voted “No” today on the Same-Sex Marriage vote in the New York State Senate. The measure failed, 38-24. In May, local Assemblyman Tim Gordon, D-108th, voted “yes” on the bill, [...]