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Potential Elderwood Closure Sparks Renewed Call for Medicaid Rate Increase

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) expressed deep concern today over the potential closure of the Elderwood Nursing Home facility in North Creek. Closure of the facility would result in a critical loss of access to essential health care services in...

Albany Majority Fails to Deliver Timely Budget

Albany Majority lawmakers failure to deliver a state budget despite unilateral control has forced us to convene on a Sunday for a third extender. Wasting time on inconsequential debates exemplifies their disregard for essential financial responsibilities....

Simpson Reflects on Dennis Dickinson’s Contributions to Lake George

Today, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) expresses sadness at the passing of his good friend and Lake George Town Supervisor Dennis Dickinson. As a Lake George native and business owner, Dickinson embodied the spirit of his beloved community. A graduate...

Simpson Sounds Alarm on Budget Bloat and Lack of Transparency

Today, the Assembly took up the first of ten budget bills, the debt service bill, which is necessary to make legally required payments related to the sale and servicing of debt. Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) expressed grave concern over New York's...

Simpson Joins Charge Against Squatter Threat in New York Communities

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) and his Assembly Minority colleagues are taking a stand against the growing threat of squatters infiltrating New York neighborhoods. In response to recent alarming incidents, including the tragic murder of a New...

Simpson Reinforces Need for Independent Review of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) joined state and federal Minority representatives today to call for an independent investigation into New York state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Then-Gov. Cuomo decided to keep COVID-positive patients...

Simpson Stands Against Foundation Aid Cuts

“The governor's proposed foundation aid cuts are detrimental to education. The Assembly's proposed budget, which allocates $36.4 billion to General Support for Public Schools, is more sufficient and appropriate for the future of our kids. By rejecting...

Prioritizing New York Families: Assemblyman Simpson Signs on to Child Care Reforms

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As part of an ongoing commitment to prioritize the welfare and educational advancement of adolescents in New York state, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) has signed on to a series of child care bills aimed at enhancing affordability and access for...

Assemblyman Simpson Brings ADK United to Assembly Chamber

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) invited the Adirondack United Varsity Girls Ice Hockey Team to the Assembly floor in the New York state Capitol on Tuesday. The United secured their first NYSPHAA state championship after a perfect 18-0 season. The...

Simpson Joins Walsh to Rally for CHIPS Funding

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) joined Assemblymember Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) at the Halfmoon Highway Garage Friday morning to rally support to increase Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding. The governor’s...
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