| 12/03/09 - Deficit Reduction Plan Passes Assembly - Vote is Expected Soon in Senate |
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The Assembly passed the Deficit Reduction Plan Wednesday morning after an all night session. We are still in the process of reviewing the legislation, which is expected to be voted on by the Senate today and signed by the Governor. Important to transit is the inclusion of a $120 million sweep from downstate STOA and a 3.36% across the board cut to operating for all systems. The Legislature opted not to include a $5 million sweep of the non-MTA capital account as proposed earlier. Below, please find a chart detailing the cuts to operating.
In addition to the Deficit Reduction Plan, the public authorities reform legislation passed by the Assembly earlier this month is on the agenda for consideration by the Senate. If you have any questions or comments, you can contact us at 518-465-7330 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Weingarten, Reid & McNally, LLC
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Silver
BAE Systems
Bombardier Transportation
New Flyer of North America
Nova Bus
Bronze
Atlantic DDA
Daimler Buses North America
Additional
GTS, Inc. - I/O Controls
The Nevison Group
USSC/4 One, LLC
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