Press Releases

Tague Reacts to State Comptroller’s Farm Report: ‘We’re Losing Our Farmers’

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie), ranking Minority member on the Assembly Committee on Agriculture, is once again pushing for a more concerted approach to supporting New York’s agriculture industry following a report from State Comptroller Thomas...

Tague Celebrates V-Fire Grant Disbursement to Local Volunteer Fire Departments

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie), a longtime advocate for our community’s volunteer firefighter departments, is thrilled to celebrate the news that grant funding has been distributed to the 102nd Assembly District’s various volunteer firehouses,...

Tague Shares New Library Funding Announcement

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is once again glad to report that additional funding is being distributed to local libraries throughout the district. A staunch believer in the local library, Tague said he was happy to be a small part in seeing...

Tague Celebrates Successful 2024 Farm Tour

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is happy to report that another successful agriculture tour has come and gone. A two-day exhibition of diverse farm and community hotspots were featured on the tour, from Raven’s View Genetics, a cannabis farm...

Tague Celebrates Passage of Greene County Public Defender Law

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is happy to report that his bill, A.9916, passed into law last week following the governor’s signature. The bill, which was drafted at the request of Greene County officials, allows non-Greene County residents...

Tague, Oberacker Celebrate Passage of Virtual Court Arraignment Bill

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) and Sen. Peter Oberacker (R,C-51st District) are celebrating the passage of their bill, A.6738A/S.6798A, which offers local courts in Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties of allowing defendents being arraigned...

Tague Celebrates Permanent Cider and Spirit Direct-To-Consumer Shipping

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is pleased to announce a COVID-19 pandemic relief measure that supported businesses statewide and satisfied customers was signed into law. New York’s small craft manufacturers are now able to ship directly to...

Tague Statement on Passing of Former State Sen. James Seward

“I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Senator James Seward on Saturday. Sen. Seward was more than a friend and mentor to me; he & Cindy have been like family since I was a teenager. He was one of the greatest statesmen to ever walk the halls...

Tague Slams State Government on Prison Closures: ‘An Unorganized Disaster’

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is just as shocked and frustrated as many are in upstate communities that a short-notice announcement to close Sullivan and Great Meadow Correctional Facilities was made without proper coordination with local governments...

Tague, Legislators Demand Change of NYS Parole Board

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) echoed the sentiments of his Assembly and Senate colleagues today as they held a press conference advocating for a stricter parole board in New York state. Since 2017, the parole board has freed 41 cop killers in...

Tague, Legislators Advocate for Rural Equity Program in New York

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) joined Assembly and Senate colleagues today for a press conference presenting plans for a rural resurgence in New York with a legislative package that offers priority and consideration to rural communities across...

Tague Joins Minority Colleagues to Support “Combating Antisemitism Act”

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) joined his Assembly and Senate Minority colleagues today to call on the New York state government to adopt the “Combating Campus Antisemitism Act,” a measure that would withhold state tuition assistance awards...

Tague Slams Rapid Act for Robbing Upstate Farmland of Acres for Use

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) vigorously debated against the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment (RAPID) Act, a measure introduced years ago and reinforced through the state’s yearly budgets since 2019 that claims...

Tague Blasts Lack of Funding Directed Towards New York’s Veteran Organizations

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is echoing the sentiment shared by many legislators in Albany today over the lack of consistent veteran funding. Donations have been collected by the state to help cover a number of veteran-related expenses, from...

Tague Honors Vietnam Veterans from District in Albany

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) spent the day in Albany this week showing recognition and thanks to two veterans of the Vietnam War who reside in the 102nd Assembly District. Being the son of a Vietnam veteran and the grandson of a World War II...

Tague Calls for Full Agriculture Funding in State Budget

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) recently participated in the New York State Assembly’s joint budget debate of the Agriculture and Environmental Conservation committees. In partnership with the Assembly Majority Conference, Tague noted a few...

Tague Hosts Press Conference Calling for an Increase in Funding for Local Roads and Bridges

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) hosted a press conference today to call for an increase in Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding for local roads and bridges. Tague was joined by Sen. Peter Oberacker and local...

Tague Hosts Press Conference Advocating for Protection of Productive Farmland

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) hosted a press conference yesterday to bring attention to the dwindling amount of available productive farmland that is being passed over for new developments, including solar farms. Tague was joined by Sen. Peter...

Tague Honors Trooper Rick Albert for his Dedicated Service to the Community

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) honored Trooper Rick Albert in the Assembly chamber yesterday for his dedicated service to the community. This recognition comes a year after Trooper Albert was shot in the line of duty. New York state Trooper Rick...

Tague Honors Biittig for 50 Years of Sobriety and Service to Others

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) helped Ed Biittig, a local advocate and journalist, celebrate his 50th year of sobriety on Wednesday, Feb. 14 in the Assembly Chamber. He was presented with a proclamation before being introduced on the floor, where...