It's legal to pay disabled workers just pennies an hour. A NY dad wants to fix that Woman's story inspires legislation Jun 16, 2025
Statement from Assemblymember Phil Steck: Broad Support Grows for Legislation to End Subminimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities Jun 16, 2025 As of today, eleven disability rights and civil rights organizations have issued letters of support for the legislation Senator James Skoufis and I are carrying to eliminate the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities (A1006B/S28C). If enacted,...
Assemblymember Steck and Senator Hinchey Push for Faster Law Enforcement Access to Social Media Data Jun 4, 2025 Today, Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-110th AD) and Senator Michelle Hinchey (D-41st SD) announced legislation (A8022/S8217) that would require social media platforms with over 1 million users to comply with a search warrant issued by law enforcement within...
Assemblymember Phil Steck’s Recovery Ready Workplace Bill Passes the Assembly May 30, 2025 Albany, NY – The New York State Assembly has passed legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) to establish the Recovery Ready Workplace Program, a statewide initiative that supports employers in building workplace cultures that...
Assemblymember Phil Steck Recognizes Eight Local Women with 2025 Women of Distinction Awards May 14, 2025 Guilderland, NY – New York State Assemblymember Phil Steck hosted his third annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 13th, at the Guilderland Town Hall. The event celebrated the extraordinary contributions of eight women from the...
Steck: State Budget Includes Key Wins but Raises Power Concerns May 12, 2025 “A common misconception people have about the New York State Budget is that it is similar to the process of the federal budget. In the federal system, Congress drafts the budget, and the President can either sign it or veto it. In New York State, we...