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| Republicans blast Cuomo’s proposal for inmates to earn college degrees |
| By buffalonews.com- Robert J. McCarthy |
| Published: 02/20/2014 |
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Just in case New York State needed another topic to fuel political controversy, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has stoked the fire with his new proposal to fund college education for prison inmates. Western New York legislators and its political leadership are all weighing in this week on Cuomo’s idea to offer associate’s and bachelor’s degrees through college classes conducted behind bars and funded by the state budget. While Republicans are lambasting the idea as Cuomo heads toward a re-election campaign this year, the spotlight is shining on key Democrats such as Assemblymen Robin L. Schimminger of Kenmore and Michael P. Kearns of Buffalo, as well as Sen. Timothy M. Kennedy of Buffalo. All three either enthusiastically seek backing from the Conservative Party or represent diverse districts with diverse opinions. And there is no question where the Conservatives stand. Erie County Chairman Ralph C. Lorigo called the Cuomo proposal “incredible” and “shocking,” adding the governor has suddenly provided another key test for those seeking his party’s nod. Read More. |
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