Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) issued a statement today following news of proposed legislation mandating current firearm owners and potential owners to take out a $1 million liability insurance policy. Coming on the heels of the controversial...

There are two initiatives I want to highlight this week. Both would reform the public assistance benefits system and reinstate integrity for everyone's sake. The first one concerns purchases made with electronic benefits cards (EBT cards). It is envisioned...

“I was pleased the Governor’s budget proposal does not include more taxes or fees. More aid will be invested in education with the Governor’s plan. I am, however, concerned about how some of these programs—such as early voting, all-day pre-k and...

We hear a lot about using our assets at colleges and universities to help create jobs. I support efforts to see that our regional economy benefits from the intellectual capital and resources at our state’s higher education institutes. It’s a sensible...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) voted against legislation today which severely limits residents’ Constitutional right to bear arms. Barclay said the bill places unreasonable restrictions on responsible gun owners and said he was disappointed...

The Governor gave his annual State of the State address on Jan. 9 in Albany. This speech outlined the Executive's agenda. While there were many things I was glad to hear the Governor mention, the majority of our efforts should focus on creating jobs rather...

I was happy to hear the Governor talk about Upstate New York and am hopeful the plans he mentioned today will translate into high-paying jobs for our region. Apart from the Governor's plans for the economy, this agenda contained a lot of proposals that...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) was recently re-appointed Deputy Minority Leader to the Minority Conference by Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) for 2013. “I am pleased to have the opportunity again to serve in a...

New York state is renowned for its wineries. The Finger Lakes region is on par with Napa Valley in California and other top-ten destination points in our country acknowledged for their arbors’ offerings. Many national and international publications...

Once again, Assemblyman Will Barclay will collect items to send to active military troops. This year, Barclay will work with Assemblyman Bob Oaks’ office and other area lawmakers throughout Central New York to see that troops overseas receive items...

Onondaga and Oswego Counties celebrated National Adoption Day today and Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) expressed his support for this worthwhile cause. National Adoption Day raises awareness of the over 100,000 children in foster care seeking...

According to the National Retail Federation’s holiday consumer spending survey, 53% of Americans already have started their holiday shopping. With the busy shopping season upon us, it’s a good idea to remember this: Buy Local. Buying local helps...

I wanted to take some time this week to update you on a few new health-related laws that passed during session and were recently signed into law by the Governor. I was pleased to support all this legislation that will work toward better breast cancer...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) said today’s announcement to further penalize synthetic drug users gives law enforcement a necessary tool to combat synthetic drugs in our communities. The State Health Department also created a hotline for...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) said today he opposes the New York State Thruway Authority’s proposed 45% toll increase for commercial vehicles, saying this would hurt our economy and deter truckers from traveling through New York altogether. “This...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) is pleased to announce that as of yesterday, August 1, the landmark DNA database expansion he helped pass officially went into effect. This law, requiring the collection of DNA samples from anyone convicted of...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) is once again challenging the children in the community to read for at least 15 minutes a day for 40 days throughout July and August as part of the New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge. The brochure,...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) today said he supports legislation that would help identify children with early-stage eating disorders. These bills would also establish an eating disorders awareness and prevention program within the Department...

It’s hard to believe the 2012 legislative session already has come to a close. Since passing an early budget in March, my colleagues and I took action to improve the quality of life for all our communities through many different pieces of legislation....

The 2012 legislative session was a productive one and comes to a close today in Albany. All in all, my colleagues and I undertook many initiatives this year to enhance the quality of life for New Yorkers and came to agreements on many issues. Through...