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Simpson: New York Residents Bear the Brunt of Albany’s Out of Touch Policies

“Albany had its chance to make a difference for residents but totally missed the mark. Life is only getting harder for New Yorkers as evidenced by the outmigration crisis, yet Albany continues to push politically motivated, agenda-driven policies fuel...

Simpson Presents $40,000 to Replace Flood-Damaged Books at Whitehall Jr./Sr. High School

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Lake George) was at Whitehall Jr./Sr. High School today to present $40,000 in bullet aid. The funds secured by Simpson have been used to replace lost books from flood damage. Bullet aid is allocated by the state Legislature...

Simpson Advocates for Rural Equity

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Lake George) joined his fellow Minority lawmakers on Wednesday for a press conference addressing rural equity in a state that is increasingly city-centric. The proposals include establishing the “Rural Mobile Communications...

Where is the Money Going? Simpson Joins Call for Clarity on $1 Billion Migrant Funds

“One billion in taxpayer dollars came out of this year’s state budget to alleviate New York City’s migrant crisis, yet there has been little-to-no direction or oversight as to where these dollars are actually going,” said Simpson. “Given Albany’s...

Simpson: State Budget Neglects Nursing Homes

“Nursing homes are being grossly short-changed in this year's state budget, keeping facilities like the Elderwood Nursing Home at a perpetual risk of failing. The funding provided in this budget falls well short of what isneeded for care providers who...

Simpson Troubled Over Neglect of Correction Officers in Early Budget Proceedings

“The complete lack of transparency in New York’s budget process is an insult to our democratic process. Deals are being struck behind closed doors. We’re voting on bills with no fiscal plan, leaving taxpayers in the dark about how their money will...

Potential Elderwood Closure Sparks Renewed Call for Medicaid Rate Increase

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) expressed deep concern today over the potential closure of the Elderwood Nursing Home facility in North Creek. Closure of the facility would result in a critical loss of access to essential health care services in...

Albany Majority Fails to Deliver Timely Budget

Albany Majority lawmakers failure to deliver a state budget despite unilateral control has forced us to convene on a Sunday for a third extender. Wasting time on inconsequential debates exemplifies their disregard for essential financial responsibilities....

Simpson Reflects on Dennis Dickinson’s Contributions to Lake George

Today, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) expresses sadness at the passing of his good friend and Lake George Town Supervisor Dennis Dickinson. As a Lake George native and business owner, Dickinson embodied the spirit of his beloved community. A graduate...

Simpson Sounds Alarm on Budget Bloat and Lack of Transparency

Today, the Assembly took up the first of ten budget bills, the debt service bill, which is necessary to make legally required payments related to the sale and servicing of debt. Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) expressed grave concern over New York's...
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