Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) is announcing four libraries within the district will be receiving State Aid for Library Construction. The allocation comes from $34 million in capital funds as part of the 2021-22 New York State Budget, where...

Editor’s note: For a letter from Assemblyman Simpson to Gov. Hochul please click here. Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) issued a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request last month to the Executive Chamber, Department of Environmental Conservation,...

“Gov. Kathy Hochul, Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon’s decision to adopt the Farm Wage Board’s recommendation to reduce the overtime threshold for the state’s agriculture sector fundamentally alters and undermines thousands of working family...

“My deepest condolences go out to the Dow family during these difficult times. The family and our entire community lost a devoted local native and respected philanthropist,” said Simpson. “His legacy and generosity will forever be remembered by...

Glens Falls, NY – Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R, C, I - Horicon) today issued a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to the Executive Chamber, Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of State, Division of Criminal Justice Services, and...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury), colleagues from their Conferences, New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association, Inc. President Michael Powers and Northern Region Vice President John...

Since Gov. Hochul’s rushed, late night special session last week banning lawful concealed-carry permit holders from entering the Adirondack Park, confusion and contradictory interpretations have been expressed by residents and local State Legislators...

Last week, Gov. Hochul called for a special session in Albany after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down New York’s concealed-carry gun law in favor of keeping the current gun laws. Hochul’s attempted gun legislation would require a specific need to...

Last week, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined Sen. Dan Stec, Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, members of the Assembly and officials from the New York State Correction Officers Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) to announce legislation...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined his Minority colleagues in the Assembly and Senate to advocate for returning whole and 2% milk options back into New York state school cafeterias (A. 9990). The federal government restricted schools to offer...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) was joined by Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury), Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, members of the Assembly and officials from the New York State Correction Officers Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) at a press...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) announced two local businesses from the 114th District have been added to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Simpson successfully nominated The Queensbury Hotel and Telescope Casual Furniture,...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined his colleagues in the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences to advocate for handicap-accessible playgrounds within each state park under the “Everyone Can Play bill” (A.9923/S.8646). The legislators...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) today joined Sen. Jim Tedisco (R,C-Glenville) to announce new legislation they are sponsoring the “I Love NY Parks Summer Discount” bill (A.10030), to provide New Yorkers with a 50 percent discount on admission...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) voted in the affirmative on the revenue bill as part of the 2022-23 State Budget on Thursday night. In total, the bill provides New Yorkers with a $4.6 billion tax cut. The state budget was due last Friday, April...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined his colleagues Steve Stern and Jarrett Gandolfo and Down syndrome advocates John and Mark Cronin at a press conference highlighting the advocacy efforts of the Cronin’s for those with differing abilities....

“On Sunday night, while working his job on Main St. in South Glens Falls, my nephew was the victim of an armed robbery. The robber flashed a small black handgun and demanded money from the register. This is now my second nephew to be victimized in a...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined Joseph Chenelly, AMVETS National Executive Director, Assemblyman Jake Ashby, Minority Ranker on the Veterans Affairs Committee, Assemblyman Ed Ra, Minority Ranker on the Ways and Means Committee and other...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined his legislative colleagues, local elected officials, highway superintendents and industry leaders at a Tuesday morning press conference advocating for more funding in the governor’s budget toward roads,...

“Yesterday, Gov. Hochul announced the expiration of her already-legally questionable school mask mandate. Students are set to unmask this Wednesday, March 2. Families and students who wish to continue masking up will be perfectly free to do so. Our...