“I am pleased to announce the passage of A.9933A, legislation that will require the State Department of Labor to partner with an academic institution with proven experience in analyzing labor market data to establish a research center to serve as the...

“Enough is enough. It’s time to send a strong message that if those who serve in government break the law, they can’t collect a taxpayer-funded pension. “I helped pass legislation to strip the pensions of corrupt public officials convicted of...

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced the Assembly passed legislation he authored that would reform the way the state handles the hiring of outside consultants (A.2499A). This legislation would require agencies to conduct...

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced the Assembly passed legislation he authored requiring the state Department of Labor (DOL) to publish an annual catalogue of funding and tax credits available for workforce development...

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that the Assembly passed legislation he authored to prohibit contractors who violate obligations to employees from bidding on or being awarded state public work contracts (A.5414). “It’s...

As we go through our daily schedules and routines, it’s easy to take fundamental American freedoms for granted. But it’s important to remember that our liberty and national identity were hard-won by soldiers who sacrificed so much and even gave their...

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that the Assembly passed a series of bills to help protect and strengthen the rights of New Yorkers living with disabilities. “Every New Yorker deserves to live a fulfilling life...

“New Yorkers have been too vulnerable when it comes to their utility companies, with no recourse for price-gouging and other unfair business practices. New York is the largest state without an independent advocacy office, with such offices already existing...

“Today, the Assembly passed several pieces of legislation to ensure women in New York earn equal pay for equal work. Women have waited far too long for fair pay, and these bills will help put an end to pay inequity once and for all. “Nationally,...

“The 2016-17 state budget includes a number of significant measures – most notably a minimum wage increase and paid family leave – that offer Rochester families greater economic security and more opportunities to thrive. “The minimum wage is...

“This year’s state budget makes significant investments in our schools, from kindergarten all the way through college. With a record increase in Foundation Aid, including $75 million in Community Schools funding, schools will have better access to...

Assemblyman Harry Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that the 2016-17 state budget will increase school aid in the 138th Assembly District by $49.5 million over last year’s budget. Local school districts will also receive additional funding...

“The Assembly made great strides by making the chamber more modern and accessible to citizens. As technology advances, we must stay up to date so our constituents can track important legislation in a format that’s convenient for them. That’s why...

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that the Assembly’s budget proposal invests in programs to help hardworking families get ahead, including an expansion of anti-poverty, job training initiative, which Bronson championed....

“The Assembly Majority has put forward a solid plan to restore public trust and end the outrageous cycle of corruption in government. These no-nonsense changes include eliminating, real or perceived conflicts of interest, closing the LLC loophole on...

“The Assembly budget proposal reflects my commitment to public higher education. Our proposal rejects the SUNY 2020 proposal to raise SUNY tuition, and instead freezes tuition for the next two years. The proposal also provides state institutions with...

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced the Assembly’s budget proposal makes funding for our schools a top priority by increasing education aid by more than 9 percent – or $2.1 billion – over last year for a total...

“I’m proud to announce that the Assembly has introduced legislation that I’m sponsoring to provide tax cuts to hardworking middle-class families and expand the eligibility criteria for the Earned Income Tax Credit so more people can take advantage...

“Today, I joined my Assembly colleagues to vote for essential family legislation to provide paid leave in order to care for a newborn child, nurse a loved one back to health or provide for a family members final days. Paid Family Leave legislation...