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Walsh, Bendett Gather Experts and Stakeholders to Discuss Human Trafficking as Part of a New Assembly Minority Task Force

Assembly Minority Task Force on Human Trafficking Co-Chairs Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) and Capital Region host Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) brought experts and officials to discuss...

Bendett Critical of Proposed CDPAP Reforms

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) expressed his concerns over the proposed reforms to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). Moving to a single statewide fiscal intermediary (FI) undermines the core principle of consumer choice...

Bendett Secures Four Grants for Recreational Facilities Across the District

Today, Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) announced $50,000 in grants his office has secured for the towns of Schodack, Bethlehem, Kinderhook and Schaghticoke American Legion Post 731. The funds will be used for recreational improvements across...

Bendett Glad for Nassau’s Legal Win

“I am thrilled for Nassau’s victory in the recent court decision regarding illegal junkyards in the community. The unanimous decision from the Appellate Division displays a commitment to upholding local laws and preserving the town’s character....

Burdett Birthing Center to Remain Open

Assemblyman John McDonald (D-Cohoes), Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) and other Albany legislators are proud to announce the successful securing of five years of funding for the Burdett Birthing Center (BBC) from this year’s state budget....

Assemblyman Scott Bendett Hosts “Finding Hope” Panel Discussion on the Overdose Crisis in New York

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) held a “Finding Hope” roundtable discussion on Friday, April 12 in Valatie on the overdose crisis facing communities throughout his district and the state. He was joined by Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D,WF-41st...

Addressing The Squatter Crisis: Assemblyman Bendett Joins Effort for Legal Reform

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined his fellow colleagues in the Assembly Minority to address the growing issue of squatters infiltrating neighborhoods and abusing legal loopholes that bar landlords from removing squatters from their properties....

Assemblyman Bendett Joins Call for Independent COVID-19 Probe

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Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined state and federal Minority representatives today to call for an independent investigation into New York state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The element that has always received the most scrutiny—then-Gov....

Bendett Urges Governor to Rethink School Aid Cuts

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) issued a statement and sent a letter to the governor today expressing his deep concern over the proposed foundation aid cuts outlined in the Executive Budget proposal. The potential ramifications of these cuts,...

Assemblyman Bendett: One-House Budget Fails New York Residents

“The Assembly Majority’s One-House Budget proposal does not work for New York residents. Majority lawmakers continue to hit New Yorkers with tax hikes while failing to address the urgent need for bail reform changes. Though I am pleased to see school...
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