Press Releases

Tague Hosts Press Conference Calling for an Increase in Funding for Local Roads and Bridges

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) hosted a press conference today to call for an increase in Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding for local roads and bridges. Tague was joined by Sen. Peter Oberacker and local...

Tague Hosts Press Conference Advocating for Protection of Productive Farmland

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) hosted a press conference yesterday to bring attention to the dwindling amount of available productive farmland that is being passed over for new developments, including solar farms. Tague was joined by Sen. Peter...

Tague Honors Trooper Rick Albert for his Dedicated Service to the Community

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) honored Trooper Rick Albert in the Assembly chamber yesterday for his dedicated service to the community. This recognition comes a year after Trooper Albert was shot in the line of duty. New York state Trooper Rick...

Tague Honors Biittig for 50 Years of Sobriety and Service to Others

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) helped Ed Biittig, a local advocate and journalist, celebrate his 50th year of sobriety on Wednesday, Feb. 14 in the Assembly Chamber. He was presented with a proclamation before being introduced on the floor, where...

Chairs and Ranking Members of NYS Senate and Assembly Agriculture Committees Pen Bipartisan Letter Urging U.S. Senators to Bring the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act to the Floor for a Vote

ALBANY, NY – Following the recent passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in the U.S. House, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the New York State Senate and Assembly Committees on Agriculture, in a bipartisan effort, sent a letter on Thursday...

Tague: Home Run For NY Farmers, ‘Whole Milk Back In Schools’ Passes Congress

“It is a tremendous victory in Congress to see the long-lasting bipartisan fight successfully overturn the federal restriction to allow whole and two-percent milk back in New York schools,” said Tague. “I am relieved the milk ban, solely enacted...

Paperboard Shortage Causes National Crisis

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is furious about the way schools are handling the current milk carton shortage and the lack of response from the government. As a former dairy farmer, Tague has long used his position as an assemblyman to advocate...

Tague: Governor Finally Focusing on Local Farmers and Families

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is excited about the launch of the new digital FreshConnect initiative, a program designed to increase the purchasing power of SNAP coupons. As the ranking member of the Assembly Agriculture Committee and a former...

Tague Hosts 5th Annual Agriculture Tour to Explore What’s ‘Grown on Long Island’

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) hosted his 5th annual agriculture tour alongside Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R,C-Riverhead), Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C-Smithtown), Sen. George Borrello and Sen. Michelle Hinchey this week. Over 60 assembly,...

NYPA Blenheim-Gilboa Power Project Celebrates 50 Years

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) and Sen. Peter Oberacker (R,C-Schenevus) attended the Blenheim-Gilboa Power Project’s 50th anniversary celebration on Friday. The officials presented the New York Power Authority’s President and CEO, Justin...

A Moment of Fame for Cooperstown

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) had the distinct honor of welcoming Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) and the Minority Tourism Task Force to his vibrant district as part of the ongoing tourism tour. During their visit, Tague proudly showcased...

Minority Tourism Task Force Explores Schoharie County

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) had the opportunity to showcase the wonders of his district during Assemblyman Scott Gray’s Minority Tourism Task Force tour. On August 16, the task force made appearances at Howe Caverns and Cooperstown in upstate...

Improvements Coming to Margaretville

“The Mountainside Residential Care Center has long awaited assistance and that day has finally arrived. With the previous budget, the facility was only able to utilize 40 of its 82 beds due to a staff shortage. Now, WMC will be able to offer pay increases...

Tague Announces Over $24,000 In State Aid for Local Library Improvements

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) announced that Worcester Free Library and Rensselaerville Library have been allocated $24,203 in state aid for library construction funds. The funds will enable these libraries to make necessary improvements including...

Tague: Goodbye Affirmative Action, Hello Equality

“The ruling made by the Supreme Court was a monumental shove towards returning equality to America. Getting into school should not be based on where the student comes from, their religion or the color of their skin; it should be based on merit and what...

Tague, Borrello, Barclay & NY Dairy Producers Call for Whole Milk in Schools

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As part of the Northeast Dairy Foods Association, Inc.’s Dairy Day celebration in the Well of the Legislative Office Building in Albany, Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie), state Sen. George Borrello (R,C-57th District) and Assembly Minority Leader...

Tague on SUNY Cobleskill as Potential Housing Site for Illegal Migrants

“The Biden administration has failed to deal with the immigration problems facing our nation to the point that dam has now broken. With the expiration of Title 42, the flood waters are now pouring all over our nation and the liberal politicians in so-called...

Tague on Schoharie Limo Verdict

“The quick deliberation in the Schoharie limo case is further proof that the twenty lives lost in this needless tragedy could have, and should have, been better protected. I would like to thank Schoharie County District Attorney Susan Mallery and her...

Tague on State Budget: Too Little, Too Late Spells Disaster Down the Road

“Over a month late, this state budget spells disaster for New York down the road. From spiking minimum wage yet again to banning natural gas in a way that would be horrendous for our transportation and manufacturing industries, this budget does very...

Tague Calls on Public to Lobby for Whole Milk in Schools

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is asking the public to show their support for his legislation to bring back whole milk in schools (A.2321) after the downstate-driven majority in the Assembly blocked the bill from coming out of committee to the...