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Why do so many state constitutions have provisions precluding funding for religious schools?

A 147-Year-Old Dispute Between Church and State Spills Onto a School Playground

A number of state constitutions have clauses restricting state funding for religious schools. Some of these go back to an amendment proposed in 1875, known as the Blaine Amendment. What is it?
By Frank S. Ravitch
Gov. Andrew Cuomo

State Defends Progress in MWBE Program as Others Debate Transparency

Although the state's MWBE participation goal has steadily increased over the years, some say it's unclear how its program is being implemented.
By Madina Toure

Governor Says Sandy’s Economic Costs Projected to Be ‘Up to $6 billion’

Hurricane Sandy, which wreaked havoc on good portions of New York State, clearly won’t be cheap to clean up, and
By Colin Campbell

Senate Democrats Release Senate Republicans’ Map

By Colin Campbell
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