Press Releases

Tague Statement on Gov. Cuomo’s ‘Budget’ Address

“The 55-minute, long-winded speech by the Governor included multiple calls for unity while encouraging elected officials to work together. He immediately pivoted to threatening the incoming Biden administration with litigation should they not comply...

Tague Selected to Serve on Legislative Commission on Dairy Industry Development

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) was selected to be one of the Assembly Minority Conference's members on the Legislative Commission on Dairy Industry Development. Tague also serves as the ranking member of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture...

Assembly Majority Moves to Pass ‘Spitzer’s Law’

BREAKING From New York State Assembly Majority: Earlier today, Assembly Majority politicians banded together to advance “Spitzer’s Law,” which would further decriminalize prostitution while empowering lawbreakers. The bill would loosen state laws...

Tague Joined by Assembly Minority Colleagues in Letter Calling for Local Involvement in Planning Vaccine Distribution

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) has called on Gov. Cuomo and Health Department Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker to empower local authorities within communities to play a larger role in developing vaccine distribution plans in a letter written...

Tague Joined by Assembly Minority Colleagues in Letter Calling for Local Involvement in Planning Vaccine Distribution - Letter

Tague Announces “Jump-Start New York” Plan for Economic Recovery Alongside Assembly Minority

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) joined his Assembly Minority colleagues today in announcing the “Jump-Start New York” plan for economic recovery, a comprehensive package of 20 legislative proposals that would restore the power of the legislative...

“Jump-Start New York” Plan

Tague Issues Response to Gov. Cuomo’s 2021 State of The State Address

“I am disappointed that our governor has chosen to put on a show for New Yorkers this week with four days of speeches, rather than getting right to work for the people of our state who need our help now more than ever. While I was happy to hear the...

Tague Slams Bill That Would Give Governor Authority to Detain Those Seen as Threat to Public Health

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is calling on his colleagues in the Assembly to reject Assembly Bill 416, which would give the governor and his surrogates the authority to detain anybody they believe to be a threat to public health. Tague opposes...

Tague Presents Retiring Schoharie Board of Elections Employees Sara Davies-Griffin and Richard Shultes with NYS Assembly Citations

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) on Tuesday joined Schoharie County Republican Elections Commissioner Kenneth Schweigard in presenting retiring Schoharie County Board of Elections Deputy Commissioners Richard Shultes and Sara Davies-Griffin...

Tague Calls on Legislature to Support Struggling Small Business Renters and Small Landlords Along with Tenants

“Today’s legislative session was another example of what one-party rule in our state gets us, continuous pandering to the special interests of radical New York City socialists. We keep being asked to return to Albany to vote on legislation favoring...

Tague Appointed as Ranking Minority Member of NYS Assembly Committee on Agriculture

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) has been promoted as the Assembly Minority Conference’s ranking member of the Agriculture Committee for the upcoming 2021 Legislative Session. Aside from serving as the ranker on the Agriculture Committee,...

Tague Joins Assembly Minority In Calling On President Trump To Direct CDC To Release NYS Covid-19 Fatality Data

**EDITOR’S NOTE** Assembly Minority letter attached below as PDF Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) joined his Minority colleagues in a letter to president Trump requesting he help them obtain data from the Centers for Disease Control and...

Tague Urges Gov. Cuomo to Reconsider EMS High Risk

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) is outraged to hear the announcement that Emergency Medical Service (EMS) workers will be taken off the Tier 1a distribution of the COVID-19 vaccination plan. This decision goes against national recommendations....

Tague Presents Assembly Citations to 2020 NYSID Joslin Outstanding Performers Award Winners

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) went to the Arc Lexington in Schoharie this Tuesday to present Josh Jackson, Ray Trendell, and Chris Stephens with New York State Assembly citations honoring them for having earned the New York State Industries...

Tague Honors Schoharie Kiwanis for 70 Years of Service and Gene Amedio For 50 Years of Service to Kiwanis and the Schoharie Community

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) joined members of Schoharie Kiwanis on Monday, Dec. 7 on behalf of Sen. Jim Seward and Congressman Antonio Delgado to honor the club with recognitions from the New York State Assembly, New York State Senate,...

Tague Calls on Cuomo To Use Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in 102nd Assembly District

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) is calling on the governor to allocate a portion of the $11 million awarded in a lawsuit against Volkswagen earmarked to build electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state towards building them...

Tague Calls On Assembly Majority Leader And NYS Politicians To Repeal Broadband Tax

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R, C, I, Ref-Schoharie) is calling on the NYS Assembly Majority Leader  and his Majority colleagues in the NYS Legislature to repeal the controversial broadband tax that has hindered the ability for New Yorkers living in rural...

Tague Leads Legislators From Across State on 2nd Annual Tour of Farms and Agribusiness Facilities

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) led his fellow legislators from across the state and political aisle on a bipartisan tour of farms and agribusinesses in the 102nd Assembly District for the second year in a row on September 23 and 24. Tague...

Tague To Speaks Against Farm Labor Cost Increases in Wage Labor Board Hearing

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) on Monday spoke out against farm labor cost increases in a virtual hearing. Following the passing of the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practice Act, farms have been required to pay their farm workers overtime pay...