Press Releases

Tague Concerned for Direction of NYS in 2019

"The role of the Assembly Minority Conference may never be as important as it will be this year. Politicians who have supported eliminating our STAR property tax checks, giving away free college to illegals and tablets to prisoners and raising our income...

Tague Announces Committee Assignments

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) is pleased to announce his committee assignments for the 2019 Legislative Session, including a seat as the ranking Minority member of the Tourism Committee. Using this position, Tague will highlight the unique...

Assemblyman Chris Tague’s Swearing In Ceremony And Wedding

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) cordially invites you to his swearing-in ceremony and wedding on January 1, 2019 at SUNY Cobleskill’s Bouck Ballroom at 5 p.m. WHO: Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) WHAT: Assemblyman...

Tague on Member Pay Raise

“New Yorkers pay the highest taxes in the country. Albany is one of the most corrupt state capitals. So it makes perfect sense that Albany insiders concocted a massive pay raise for themselves that taxpayers are on the hook for, so they can perpetuate...

Tague and Seward Honor Schoharie Limo Tragedy First Responders

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) and Sen. James L. Seward (R/C/I/Ref-Oneonta) hosted the Schoharie First Responder Recognition Ceremony to show their solidarity and support for the various organizations and individuals that answered the call...

Tague: Cuomo Fights For Women’s Rights …Until You Pay Him

Another chapter in New York’s saga of corruption unfolded yesterday after it was revealed that the probe into sexual predator Harvey Weinstein’s case was halted by Gov. Cuomo. Less than a week after the attorneys for Weinstein donated $25,000...

Tague: Protect Our Kids & Slow Down Near Cairo-Durham Middle/High School

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) recently met with Anthony Taibi, Superintendent at Cairo-Durham Central School District, to discuss the traffic conditions outside of the Middle/High School. The students recently put out this PSA, which has...

Tague Welcomes Secretary of Agriculture to Valatie

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) and Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today welcomed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to upstate New York. The legislators hosted him for a tour of Altobelli Family Farm in Valatie. Tague seized a unique...

Tague: Cuomo Disparaged All Americans

“I am deeply disturbed by the governor’s comments that so wrongfully attack our nation. From the troops fighting for our way of life to all the hopeful souls working daily to build a better future, this great land provides the opportunity and freedom...

Tague Attends 2018 Dairy Summit in Albany

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) attended the 2018 Dairy Summit in Albany on Monday, August 13, 2018 to discuss the growing dairy crisis and speak with experts on the dairy market. The focus was strengthening the market and addressing farmers’...

Tague Proudly Announces 4 Library Grants

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) along with the New York State Library and New York State Education Department, is happy to announce that 4 libraries in the 102nd Assembly District will receive grants from the 2018 Library Construction Project....

Tague Overjoyed At Dairy Grant

“I am ecstatic about the Governor’s attention to our dairy farms. Dairy has been a staple of our economy since the Revolutionary War and due to red-tape and export decisions, our farmers are currently suffering great burdens.” “Being a former...

Tague: Ethics Reform Tellingly Missing from Session’s End

“With the close of session this year, I am deeply concerned with the lack of bipartisan attention to ethics reform. I was sent to Albany to focus on cleaning up corruption and there were great opportunities to increase transparency, openness and accountability,...

Tague: Meeting 4th Graders from Berne Knox Westerlo Elementary

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) showed the Berne Knox Westerlo Elementary School 4th Grade class around the Capitol this morning and explained to them the role of the Assembly and his job as an assemblyman. “It was my absolute pleasure...

Tague: Shining Light on NY Economic Development

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) joined his peers in the Assembly Minority Conference at a press conference this morning to champion the open and transparent spending of taxpayer’s hard-earned money. Tague has strongly fought for transparency...

Tague to Co-Sponsor ‘First Responder’ Protection Act

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) has co-sponsored the Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Protection and Incentive Act of 2018 (A6055A). This bill would provide earned benefits for our firefighters, ambulance workers and EMS workers. “Volunteer...

Tague Hits Ground Running With Anti-Corruption Bills

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) has signed on to one of the most comprehensive anti-corruption bills in the country within his first few weeks in the Assembly, the Public Officers Accountability Act (A5864). Protecting taxpayers and...

Tague: Passion on Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) attended Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day in Albany today, showing support for those with disabilities and their caregivers. This event serves to bring various doctors, supporters and caregivers together...

Crystal Clear Answers On Crystal Run

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) has questioned the governor’s lack of response to Crystal Run questions. With Tague’s focus on ethics reform taking center stage during his time in Albany, he is questioning why Gov. Cuomo refuses to tackle...

Victory in Albany: Breath of Fresh Air Nominating New AG Barbara Underwood

“What a refreshing gust of transparency in Albany today,” Tague said. “With the public discussion about our new state attorney general behind us, we have a fantastic candidate in Barbara Underwood. Un-beholden to outside interests, she is able to...