“$229 billion later and more than 30 days past the original due date, we can finally say New York state has a budget, however, not one that uses New York taxpayer dollars efficiently and effectively. Like most things in life, there is some good to be...

Assemblyman Josh Jensen (R,C-Greece) joined fellow Assembly Members and Senate Minority colleagues yesterday for a press conference regarding the use of messages of necessity for budget bills. “The budget is now 26 days late and there has been a stunning...

On Tuesday, April 18th, the Assembly Committee on Education rejected legislation (A.2928) introduced by Assemblyman Josh Jensen (R,C-Greece) that would require all public and private schools to provide students with financial literacy education. Jensen’s...

"With spring in the air, it's apparently still Groundhog Day in Albany. Back once again to pass another budget extender, the state government is still failing in its duty to deliver an on-time budget to the people of New York. It seems as if, despite...

Assemblyman Josh Jensen (R,C-Greece) attended a press conference today alongside Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Captain Tracey Quinn of the Greene County Sheriff’s office and members of the Assembly Minority Conference to discuss...

“The news of a second bomb threat against Hilton CSD and the community is concerning and shocking. I commend the district for prioritizing the safety and security of its students and staff and thank the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and local law...

“The Assembly’s One-House Budget is a confounding response to the governor’s budget proposal. While it included some common-sense measures, excluding ill-thought-out actions by the governor, there is still work to be done to ensure we have an enacted...

Assemblyman Josh Jensen (R,C-Greece) is calling on the governor to reconsider her position on allowing previously-fired health care workers to return to their jobs following the recent overturning of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health...

“New York state is at a tipping point; with affordability challenges affecting families and small businesses across the state, our health care system on the verge of collapse and public safety concerns still prevalent in communities and neighborhoods,...

Assemblyman Josh Jensen has been named as ranking Minority member of the Assembly Committee on Health for the 2023-24 legislative term by Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay. The ranking member serves as the most senior member from the minority party...

Assemblyman Josh Jensen (R,C-Greece) said that Friday’s decision by Gov. Hochul to veto S.8682(Cooney)/A.9440(Jensen), legislation that “relates to the retirement of deputy sheriffs-civil in the county of Monroe” and allows for the potential to...

Assemblyman Josh Jensen (R,C,I-Greece), Parma Town Supervisor Jim Roose, Hilton-Parma Parks and Recreation Director Tom Venniro, and members of the Parma Town Board, and Hilton-Parma Parks & Recreation Commission, as well as members of the community,...

As a member of the Health Committee, Assemblyman Josh Jensen (R,C,I-Greece) is calling on New York state leaders to address concerns and answer questions regarding the Healthcare Worker Bonus. With the first application deadline this Friday, health care...

Today, the Greater Rochester area members of the New York State Assembly Minority Conference hosted a press conference to discuss recent rises in violence and public safety concerns in the Greater Rochester area and throughout New York State. The delegation...

“With news this week that New York state government should expect billions of dollars in budget gaps and tax revenue falling, it’s clear that we must get our fiscal house in order. As inflation continues to rise, the state’s economic standing also...

“Today, our community mourns the life of Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz. While on duty, protecting and serving the people of the City of Rochester, Officer Mazurkiewicz and fellow Officer Seno Sang were targeted by evil personified in...

Today, Gov. Hochul signed the Firefighter Robert Fowler Memorial Highway bill (A8534) into law which was introduced by Assemblyman Josh Jensen (R,C,I-Greece). Our neighbors can honor the spirit of Fowler’s legacy and heroism for years to come on South...

“The legislation that will pass today misses the mark. Rather than focus on people who illegally acquire and use firearms to commit violent crimes with disregard for human life, this rushed action places further restrictions on New Yorkers who already...

As my second legislative session ended, there was a lot we were able to advocate for and deliver to bring positive results to our community and across New York state. For me, one of the top priorities is to focus on the community that has trusted me to...

As a member of the Health Committee, Assemblyman Josh Jensen (R,C,I-Greece) is calling on Gov. Hochul and Commissioner Bassett to expand eligibility for all frontline healthcare and support staff, regardless of their employment and job title, as part...