Assemblymember Bronson: 2014-15 Budget Increases Investment In Education
Mar 31, 2014
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced the final state budget increases school aid by $¬36 million over last year for schools in the 138th Assembly District, which is an overall increase of 6.25%.
“Adequately funding...
Assemblymember Bronson: 2014-15 Budget Provides Tax Relief, Invests in Local Economy
Mar 31, 2014
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) helped pass the 2014-2015 state budget that includes significant tax relief for families and small businesses while also investing in local institutions and infrastructure.
“Finding ways...
Assemblymember Bronson: State Budget Lends Helping Hand To New York’s Families
Mar 31, 2014
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced the 2014-15 state budget supports vital programs for New York’s families and its most vulnerable individuals. The budget provides funding to improve New York’s child care system,...
“Prepare Our Workforce” Initiative Moves Forward
Mar 6, 2014
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced legislation included in his “Prepare Our Workforce” initiative has passed the Assembly (A.7673). This legislation would provide critical funding to train workers in advanced manufacturing....
Assemblymember Bronson: Parents Voices Heard on Common Core
Mar 5, 2014
“Our children face many challenges as they pursue their educational opportunities, but over-burdensome testing as a result of Common Core should not be one of those challenges. Today a bill I sponsored passed the Assembly to reduce testing for students...
Assemblymember Bronson: “Cradle to Career” Child Development Creates Opportunities
Mar 5, 2014
“Well-established evidence shows that high quality childcare opportunities for working families lead to improved academic readiness for children, better health and greater workplace productivity. That is why I am committed to ensure that our children...
Assemblymember Bronson: Big Projects Will Move Rochester Forward
Feb 20, 2014
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D – Rochester, Henrietta, Chili) announced that two local projects he’s been vigorously working on got a major boost when Governor Cuomo came to town today. Bronson has supported both projects at every stage and will...
Assemblymember Bronson: $50 Million in HEAP Funding Will Help Local Families
Feb 3, 2014
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester, Henrietta, Chili) announced that the federal government has approved $50 million in additional funding for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), enabling more local families to receive benefits into February....
Assemblymember Bronson: $50 Million in HEAP Funding Will Help Local Families
Feb 3, 2014
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester, Henrietta, Chili) announced that the federal government has approved $50 million in additional funding for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), enabling more local families to receive benefits into February....
“Prepare Our Workforce” Initiative Will Help Fill “Middle Skills” Gap
Jan 30, 2014
As Chair of the Labor Subcommittee on Emerging Workforces and member of the Labor committee, Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) is co-sponsoring pivotal legislation as part of a “Prepare Our Workforce” initiative aimed at...
Assembly Passes Women’s Equality Act
Jan 27, 2014
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announces the Assembly has passed legislation which includes all 10 points to the Women’s Equality Act. The legislation (A.8070) would take significant steps in ending the many discriminatory...
Assemblymember Bronson: Let’s Pass Another On Time Budget
Jan 21, 2014
“My colleagues in the Assembly and I have worked hard to increase funding for education, including universal Pre-K, provide fair tax relief, that will include a circuit breaker to help low and middle-income families and enact campaign finance reform...
Assembly Votes to Move Primary Election to June, Saving Taxpayers $50 Million
Jan 13, 2014
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester, Henrietta, Chili) announced the Assembly passed legislation to move the state one step closer to moving this year’s Primary Election to June, a measure that would save NY taxpayers $50 million.
“Holding...
Assembly Votes to Move Primary Election to June, Saving Taxpayers $50 Million
Jan 13, 2014
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester, Henrietta, Chili) announced the Assembly passed legislation to move the state one step closer to moving this year’s Primary Election to June, a measure that would save NY taxpayers $50 million.
“Holding...
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson Responds to State of the State Address
Jan 8, 2014
“I applaud Governor Cuomo for speaking directly to the hardworking families of New York to lay out a plan to move us forward. At the start of a busy year in Albany, I am encouraged to hear the Governor focus on tax cuts and job growth. I know we will...
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson: Tax Relief Plan a Positive Development for NY Residents
Jan 6, 2014
“Among the many positive developments for tax relief unveiled by Governor Cuomo today are reducing property taxes and the taxes on manufacturers. The Assembly has long pushed for a property tax ‘circuit breaker’ and it’s good to see have the governor...
Assemblymember Bronson to Sponsor Legislation to Help Active Military Members Save Hundreds Annually
Nov 14, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that he’s sponsoring legislation to create the Tax Relief for Active Military Service (TRAMS) Act. This measure would provide property tax relief to thousands of active duty military...
Assemblymember Bronson Encourages Community to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Oct 24, 2013
Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester, Henrietta, Chili) is encouraging the community to take part in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 26, residents are invited to dispose of any unused or unwanted prescription...
Assemblymember Bronson: Law Will Protect Farmers from Large Property Tax Increases
Oct 24, 2013
The governor has signed into law legislation co-sponsored by Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester, Henrietta, Chili), a member of the Assembly Agriculture committee, which will reduce the property tax cap from 10 percent to 2 percent on annual agriculture...
