Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) said today that those on the front lines of education must be given greater influence when it comes to shaping policy and budget initiatives. McDonough said he’s encouraged by the idea of including real stakeholders...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today called on Assembly leadership to bring a bill to the floor for a vote that would legalize and regulate professional mixed martial arts (MMA) in New York State. Assembly Bill 2604, which McDonough sponsors,...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) said today that middle-class tax cuts are the best option for spending the state’s additional $610 million surplus and other available funds. McDonough said Long Island families continue to struggle under the...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today claimed victory and commended his Assembly colleagues on finally passing one plank of the Women’s Equality Act (WEA). McDonough said this is something he and his Assembly Minority colleagues have been...

Members of the State Assembly’s Long Island Assembly Minority Delegation held an open budget forum on Friday, highlighting their requests and concerns with the Assembly Majority’s one-house budget proposal. Topics of interest included the need for...

There’s a lot of talk in Albany about this year’s state budget. Too often, legislators talk the talk but fail to deliver on what matters most. People all across the state are struggling and Albany’s centrism makes us feel as though we are being...

“Today, we had the opportunity to pass significant rules reforms that would have shined light on the backroom deals for which New York State government has, unfortunately, long been known. Sadly, almost all of the Assembly Majority chose, instead, not...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today reaffirmed his support for small businesses as the Legislature begins its yearly budget deliberations. McDonough said small businesses should be a focus of the Legislature this year and that New York’s...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today called on the Assembly to pass a package of rules reforms that would greatly increase openness, transparency and participation in the legislative process. McDonough said this legislation is necessary to...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) again called on Governor Cuomo to release school aid runs statewide. McDonough said withholding the runs is not fair to school districts and the surrounding community, and that pressure has been placed on school...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced the “Enough is Enough” campaign, a statewide program to combat sexual assault on college campuses. The proposed legislation would create a uniform sexual assault policy, and require affirmative...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today called on Governor Cuomo to keep the funding of New York State’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) separate from the DREAM Act. McDonough expressed concern that this is an all-or- nothing approach, and...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently announced that the next phase of New York’s statewide Combat Heroin and Prescription Drug Abuse awareness campaign will soon be implemented. McDonough said the progress of this program is important...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced the return of the 4th Annual Legislative Food Drive Challenge to be held from February 17 through April 17. McDonough said he is honored to host this event once again and that animals bring a...

“Today, USMC Staff Sergeant Brian Gomez visited my district office to pick up Valentine’s Day cards that students from several elementary schools made for our Veterans as part of my Valentine’s for Vets Program,” McDonough said. “These valentines...

“The changing of the guard in Albany and election of Speaker Heastie last week gave us an opportunity to enact sweeping ethics reforms to restore the public’s faith in government. The Assembly gaveled out yesterday without a single mention of ethics...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today criticized Gov. Cuomo’s executive budget proposal for placing a $69 million tax on health insurance plans to cover the costs of President Obama’s public health exchange. The tax will most likely be...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) attended a press conference today with several other members of the Assembly Minority Conference to reintroduce their APPLE Plan bills for the new legislative term. McDonough said that our children and teachers...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today reminded his Assembly Majority colleagues that he has always been a champion of ethics reforms. McDonough was outspoken in saying that he, along with many other Assembly Minority members, were the first...

“I applaud any efforts to strengthen our state’s education system, but Gov. Cuomo’s proposal fails to address Common Core reform or how to decrease soaring property taxes across the board. Between unfunded state mandates and the irresponsible implementation...