ALBANY, NY – Following the recent passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in the U.S. House, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the New York State Senate and Assembly Committees on Agriculture, in a bipartisan effort, sent a letter on Thursday...

“It is a tremendous victory in Congress to see the long-lasting bipartisan fight successfully overturn the federal restriction to allow whole and two-percent milk back in New York schools,” said Tague. “I am relieved the milk ban, solely enacted...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is furious about the way schools are handling the current milk carton shortage and the lack of response from the government. As a former dairy farmer, Tague has long used his position as an assemblyman to advocate...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is excited about the launch of the new digital FreshConnect initiative, a program designed to increase the purchasing power of SNAP coupons. As the ranking member of the Assembly Agriculture Committee and a former...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) hosted his 5th annual agriculture tour alongside Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R,C-Riverhead), Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C-Smithtown), Sen. George Borrello and Sen. Michelle Hinchey this week. Over 60 assembly,...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) and Sen. Peter Oberacker (R,C-Schenevus) attended the Blenheim-Gilboa Power Project’s 50th anniversary celebration on Friday. The officials presented the New York Power Authority’s President and CEO, Justin...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) had the distinct honor of welcoming Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) and the Minority Tourism Task Force to his vibrant district as part of the ongoing tourism tour. During their visit, Tague proudly showcased...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) had the opportunity to showcase the wonders of his district during Assemblyman Scott Gray’s Minority Tourism Task Force tour. On August 16, the task force made appearances at Howe Caverns and Cooperstown in upstate...

“The Mountainside Residential Care Center has long awaited assistance and that day has finally arrived. With the previous budget, the facility was only able to utilize 40 of its 82 beds due to a staff shortage. Now, WMC will be able to offer pay increases...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) announced that Worcester Free Library and Rensselaerville Library have been allocated $24,203 in state aid for library construction funds. The funds will enable these libraries to make necessary improvements including...

“The ruling made by the Supreme Court was a monumental shove towards returning equality to America. Getting into school should not be based on where the student comes from, their religion or the color of their skin; it should be based on merit and what...

As part of the Northeast Dairy Foods Association, Inc.’s Dairy Day celebration in the Well of the Legislative Office Building in Albany, Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie), state Sen. George Borrello (R,C-57th District) and Assembly Minority Leader...

“The Biden administration has failed to deal with the immigration problems facing our nation to the point that dam has now broken. With the expiration of Title 42, the flood waters are now pouring all over our nation and the liberal politicians in so-called...

“The quick deliberation in the Schoharie limo case is further proof that the twenty lives lost in this needless tragedy could have, and should have, been better protected. I would like to thank Schoharie County District Attorney Susan Mallery and her...

“Over a month late, this state budget spells disaster for New York down the road. From spiking minimum wage yet again to banning natural gas in a way that would be horrendous for our transportation and manufacturing industries, this budget does very...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is asking the public to show their support for his legislation to bring back whole milk in schools (A.2321) after the downstate-driven majority in the Assembly blocked the bill from coming out of committee to the...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) joined members of the Assembly Minority Conference and Capt. Tracey Quinn of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office at a press conference this week in Albany to share the findings of their Task Force on School Safety...

A staunch advocate for New York State agriculture and ranking Minority member of the Assembly Agriculture Committee, Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) has authored, introduced and passed a legislative resolution memorializing March 25-31, 2023 as...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) was joined by Delaware County District Attorney Shawn J. Smith at a press conference in the State Capitol held by Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) to announce new conference legislation that reverses...

Joining colleagues from the Assembly Minority Conference speaking out against the governor’s mandated housing plan, as contained in her Executive Budget, Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) said the final state budget should ensure local zoning...