Press Releases

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...

Statement from Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R-C-I-Horicon) On The Final Budget Deal For FY 21-22

“The final budget deal just released by the governor is a slap in the face to hard-working New Yorkers. The governor, Senate and Assembly Majorities are adding taxes to the already highest-taxed state in the country. “In addition to new taxes, this...

Simpson Joins Colleagues in Calling for Release of Rent Relief Funds

On Wednesday, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined his Minority Conference colleagues in the Assembly and Senate to call on the governor to release $1.3 billion in rent relief funds. The $1.3 billion was allocated to New York state back in...

New Yorkers Deserve Answers

“The cover-up of nursing home deaths by the Cuomo administration has become national news, and rightfully so. The state attorney general confirmed the administration was under-counting nursing home deaths by up to 50% in a scathing report nearly a month...

Simpson Joins Colleagues in Call: ‘Sign & Subpoena’ Dr. Zucker For Nursing Home Scandal

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) is joining his Minority Conference colleagues in calling for the subpoena of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker. On Thursday morning, members of the Assembly were joined by Voices for Seniors and Miss Gelsey Randazzo...

Simpson Backs Leaders in Calls for Investigation of Cuomo Administration

“I fully agree with Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt and Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay in their calls for investigations into the Cuomo administration’s handling of nursing homes. The governor covered up the true number of COVID-19 deaths...

Simpson: AG James Confirms Nursing Home Fears

“Attorney General Letitia James released the long-awaited report on nursing home deaths and cases in New York since the pandemic began in March 2020. The governor has repeatedly stonewalled the press and Legislature on nursing home numbers after his...

Simpson Continues to Press Governor for Answers on Vaccine

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) continues to call on the governor for more information about vaccine distribution. On the third day of the governor’s annual State of the State Address, he focused completely on green energy. While Simpson is...

Simpson: More Questions Than Answers from Governor’s State of The State

“While the governor touted his ideas to move our state forward, our focus should be on addressing the issues we see today: vaccine distribution and COVID-19 recovery,” said Simpson. “This governor and his administration have not provided a clear...

Simpson Ready to Get to Work

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) was sworn in on Wednesday for his first term in the state Assembly as the new representative for the 114th Assembly District. Simpson will sit on a number of important committees including Environmental Conservation,...

Simpson Introduces Staff

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) has finalized his staff search and hired those who will best help him serve in Albany, making sure to bring on individuals with customer service skills and community roots. “I believe the 114th Assembly District...

Simpson Against Proposed Mandatory Vaccine Bill

Assemblyman-elect Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) has expressed his opposition to Assembly Bill A11179. According to the bill, once there is a vaccination program in place, the state Department of Health can “mandate vaccines” for anyone who can “safely...