Ra Pleased with Results of State Municipal Water Study
Mar 29, 2021
“Today, the state released the results of its study on the feasibility of municipal takeover of New York American Water Company’s operations. As an advocate for local ratepayers, I’m pleased that the results are so positive. New York...
On Anniversary of Cuomo’s Deadly Directive, Ra Continues to Press for Answers, Accountability
Mar 25, 2021
“My heart goes out to the families. I cannot imagine the unshakeable grief that comes from knowing someone who was always there for you died alone. They’re in my prayers. They remain our priority. My colleagues and I will continue pushing...
Ra Implores Governor to Sign Bill Authorizing Nursing Home Visitation
Mar 23, 2021
“In the Legislature, Minority and Majority members came together to pass a bipartisan bill allowing New Yorkers to visit their loved ones who have been isolated in nursing homes for far too long. It’s a critically important mental health issue...
Statement from Assemblyman Ed Ra on Today’s General Budget Conference Committee Meeting
Mar 16, 2021
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), the Minority Conference’s Ranking Member on the Committee on Ways & Means, issued the following statement after today’s meeting of the General Budget Conference Committee. The Committee convened today after...
JCOPE Is Broken. Let’s Replace It.
Mar 12, 2021
Wouldn’t it seem strange if there was a massive outbreak of foodborne illness and no one thought to ask the FDA about it? If there was a devastating hurricane and no one reached out to FEMA?New York state is currently engulfed by a series of generational...