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February 3, 2026
Testimony
NYS Transpo Testimony: Yes to MTA Cap, SCOUT Funding; No to MTA Debt, Special Carve-Outs

Testimony for Joint Legislative Hearing on Transportation Re: Support for MTA Operating Funding, $25m for SCOUT, New MTA Capital Dashboard, Fix-It-First Opposition to Special Interest Carve-Outs for Congestion Pricing and Enforcement Cameras   February 3, 2026   Reinvent Albany advocates for transparent and accountable New York government. We are presenting our thoughts on the transportation […]

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January 30, 2026
Testimony
Reinvent Albany Calls for Commission and Hearing Before NYC Electeds Get Raises

Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation Re: Mayor and Council doing the right thing by creating compensation commission; Any bills creating compensation commissions should require a public hearing   January 30, 2026   Thank you for the opportunity to provide written testimony on the compensation of […]

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January 29, 2026
Testimony
Reinvent Albany Budget Testimony: NYC Should Govern Its Own Schools, No to IDAs Draining $1.8 Billion/Year of Public School Funding

Testimony of Reinvent Albany for the Joint Legislative Hearing on Elementary and Secondary EducationRe: NYC should determine governance of its own schools, IDAs should not drain $1.8 billion/year of school funding   January 29, 2026   Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on budget issues related to elementary and secondary education. Reinvent Albany […]

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January 28, 2026
Testimony
Reinvent Albany Testimony on Environment Urges Legislature to Be Assertive

Testimony of Reinvent Albany for the Joint Legislative Hearing on Environmental Conservation   January 28, 2026   Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on Environmental Conservation budget issues. Reinvent Albany advocates for open, accountable New York government.  Today, we urge the Senate and Assembly to act on the following environmental conservation issues: We […]

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