Press Releases

Simpson Pushes For Greater Public Safety Measures

On Tuesday, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, members of the Minority Conferences and law enforcement officials to advocate for greater public safety measures. Crime...

Simpson Responds To 2022 State Of The State Address

“The governor laid out her vision for 2022 earlier today in the annual State of the State. I am committed to working with her on issues that better our community. The governor mentioned term-limiting the offices of governor, lieutenant governor and...

Simpson Applauds Gov. Hochul for Signing Bipartisan Broadband Legislation

“I was happy to co-sponsor and advocate for the passage of A.2396. With the governor’s signature last week, this bill will help expand broadband access in our most rural areas and bring costs down by lowering the price of broadband attachments to...

Talk To Your Doctor: Schedule A Vaccine Appointment Today

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“As we continue to see COVID-19 cases rise in Warren County and the North Country, I want to reiterate my support for residents getting the vaccine. I received the two-dose vaccine series last spring and just got my booster shot two weeks ago. I am...

Simpson Reacts to Assembly Judiciary Report on Former Gov. Cuomo

“The Assembly Judiciary report released earlier this morning largely backs up the report of Attorney General Letitia James. The former governor was a serial sexual harasser who created a toxic work environment. “On top of the disturbing revelations...

Simpson Slams Governor for Prison Closures

“Earlier today, the governor announced that Moriah Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in Essex County is to close by March 10, 2022. This fast-track prison closure is reprehensible and a slap in the face to the hard-working correctional employees...

Simpson: Small Landlords Are Being Left Behind by Albany Majority Members

On Wednesday, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) voted against the extension of the state eviction moratorium through January 15, 2022. The extension comes while New York state has yet to allocate nearly all of the $2.6 billion in rental relief...

Simpson Comments on State’s Updated COVID Death Toll

“This morning it was announced that Gov. Hochul added 12,000 COVID-19 based deaths to the state’s total, moving the number from 43,400 to 55,400. This is a solid first step toward transparency for the new administration and acknowledges those who...

Simpson Reaction to AG James’ Report on Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation

“The attorney general made it abundantly clear that the governor violated multiple state and federal laws in his serial sexual harassment of women. I commend the women for their bravery in speaking out and I call on the governor to resign immediate...

Redistricting Year: Get Involved, Make Your Voice Heard

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) is urging residents of the North Country to get involved in the redistricting process this year. New district lines are to be drawn by the New York state Independent Redistricting Commission based on 2020 census...

State Lawmakers Seek Update on Upstate Cellular Task Force

Regional state lawmakers are seeking an update from Governor Andrew Cuomo on New York State’s Upstate Cellular Coverage Task Force, which held its first meeting in the Capitol nearly two years ago.According to the governor’s press release at that...

Simpson Reacts to Governor’s Emergency Declaration over Guns

“Earlier today, the governor announced an emergency declaration over gun violence in New York state. Just days after the state of emergency from the pandemic expired, the governor comes out with this emergency over gun violence. The last thing New Yorker’s...

Simpson Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Invasive Aquatics Bill

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to get A.7735a, a bill focused on eliminating invasive aquatic species, passed. The legislation allows for the inspection of boats at designated checkpoints for certain...

Simpson: Time to End the State of Emergency

“At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it made sense for us to declare a statewide emergency. There were many unknowns to us and the world as public health and the economy took drastic hits. With this said, we are now over 15 months away from March...

Simpson: Enough Is Enough, It’s Time to Restore Safety to NY

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined his Minority Conference colleagues in presenting the ‘Restore Order Anti-Crime Initiative’. Minority members are calling on the Majority to adopt their new common-sense reforms that will combat a startling...

Simpson Blasts Governor for Mixed Messaging On Masks

Last week, in accordance with the CDC, New York largely unmasked as fully vaccinated individuals were no longer required to wear a face covering. Only a few days later, the governor provided updated guidance for day care centers and camps and said masks...

Simpson Calls on Labor Head to Return to Pre-Pandemic Guidelines on Unemployment

Editor’s Note: See attached letter to Labor Commissioner Reardon Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) wrote a letter to Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon calling for pre-pandemic work search requirements to become effective immediately. New York...

Letter to Labor Commissioner Reardon

Simpson Opposed to Extending Eviction Moratorium

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) and the Assembly Minority Conference are joining housing industry organizations across New York state in calling on Majority lawmakers to stop the extension of the eviction moratorium through Aug. 31. The moratorium...

Simpson Votes Against Overall Budget; Does Support Aspects That Will Benefit The North Country

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) did not support the massive $212 billion budget for FY 21-22. Many believe this record-setting budget will only worsen the state’s economy and cause the Majority to continue to raise taxes. The state budget was...