New York’s attempt at legalizing cannabis has been a predictable failure. Our inefficient bureaucracy is troubling enough when it comes to basic policy items like infrastructure and taxation, so a complex policy like the commercial sale of cannabis...

New York State Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) offered remarks at the General Budget Conference Committee meeting held today at the Legislative Office Building in Albany. Leader Barclay joined the leaders of the Senate and Assembly...

The April 1st deadline to finalize the 2024-25 State Budget is quickly approaching, and our new spending plan should be crafted to deliver economic growth and financial relief for all New Yorkers. Unfortunately, recent budgets have spent far too much...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced the Assembly Minority Joint Budget Conference Committee appointments for fiscal year 2024-2025. “As final budget negotiations begin in earnest, I am proud to announce our Conference’s appointments...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) and his Assembly Minority colleagues today addressed serious concerns with the lack of high-quality and affordable child care throughout the state. Nearly half of all parents say their child care situation...

Representatives from the New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) presented Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) with their annual Circle of Friends award. The organization seeks to recognize legislators who demonstrate support for policies and issues...

“Words cannot express our sadness to learn that Assemblyman Robert Smullen’s son, AJ, has passed away. On behalf of the entire Assembly Minority Conference, I want to offer my most sincere condolences to Robert, Megan and their loved ones. For the...

Earlier this week, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), and other members of the Assembly gathered with New York State Trooper Rick Albert who was shot on duty while conducting traffic. On June 16, 2023, Rick Albert pulled over a vehicle...

New York’s agriculture industry is in the midst of a total upheaval, and a recent report from the United States Department of Agriculture highlighted some major concerns coming out of this new normal. According to the report, New York lost 2,788 farms...

     New York’s veterans are an asset and a blessing to our state and the communities they have returned to after service. The sacrifices they have made, along with those of their dedicated families, are why we can enjoy the enormous freedoms we...

Earlier this week, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) met with Oswego County students participating in the 21st Annual Youth Leadership Forum held by the Association of New York State Youth Bureaus. The forum is an interactive leadership...

As budget negotiations begin to take a more concrete shape, it becomes even more important to keep pushing to support policy initiatives that can do the most for New Yorkers. As I have said before and want to reiterate as we close out Mental Wellness...

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her third State of the State Address this week, offering some broad policy proposals for 2024. Like years past, the governor’s presentation to the joint session of the Legislature was light on specifics. However, within the...

Earlier this week, I spoke on the Assembly Floor to outline the Assembly Minority Conference’s priorities as we take up legislation in 2024. Improving the quality of life for New York residents is always at the top of our agenda, and I am optimistic...

“With the start of a new year, we reflect on past achievements and look forward to all that 2024 has in store. Turning the page on the calendar comes with new goals, new hopes and a renewed sense of optimism. I hope 2024 brings success and good fortune...

As we turn the page on another year, we reflect on the journey over the past twelve months and welcome the opportunity to embrace new challenges and ideas. We find strength in our resolve and resilience while allowing optimism to light our path forward...

“As we come together with our families and loved ones to celebrate Christmas, I want to send best wishes to everyone on this special holiday. I hope today is filled with festivities and friendship and all are able to enjoy this season of giving. The...

Christmas Day and the new year are just a few days away, and it’s an opportunity for all to reflect on the successes, challenges and lessons we’ve learned throughout the year. As always, I am also appreciative of the capacity for giving I have seen...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) and Sen. Mark Walczyk announced the signing of their bill to authorize the Town of Lorraine in Jefferson County to establish minimum maintenance roads. The designation will provide town highway officials...

Last night, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) gathered with local leaders in Oswego City Hall, to bless shoes collected throughout the area to give to those in need. Millard “Mudd” Murphy, former mayor of Central Square, led the...