As the Executive Budget proposal inches closer to a final product, its insufficiencies and impacts become clearer. One area of especially great concern is the governor’s plan to intercept federal funding meant to help offset localities’ Medicaid costs....

“Everything about the process to nominate, vet and vote for Judge Hector LaSalle as chief justice of the state Court of Appeals was deeply flawed. It should not take a months-long, public spectacle – and ultimately a lawsuit – to decide who will...

The state budget process is a complex undertaking with an enormous impact on New York’s residents and businesses. At its core, though, the document has one simple aim, improve the quality of life for those living in the state. One way to accomplish...

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal, delivered earlier this week, sets another record high for state spending. But while spending big, the $227 billion proposal falls short on specific measures designed to reduce our cost of living. To put...

“Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $227 billion spending plan touched on a number of policy issues and public programs, but there is still no clear path to address how the cost of living is going to improve. Once again, state spending will continue to rise. Not...

We are now a month into 2023, and while it is encouraging to hear Gov. Kathy Hochul claim she is open to changes to the state’s failed criminal justice policy, too little has been done to curb the ongoing spike in violent crime plaguing our communities....

As in so many instances in Albany, basic, fundamental democratic processes are frustrated by political agendas and needless dysfunction. This unfortunate reality is again playing out as Judge Hector LaSalle, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s choice to lead the Court...

“The nomination of a new chief judge of the state Court of Appeals is a historic and significant event. It’s unfortunate that Senate Majority turned it into an embarrassing example of woke dysfunction. Judge Hector LaSalle deserved a fair and objective...

“Assembly committee meetings will finally be televised, representing a welcome and overdue measure of transparency to our legislative work. The Assembly Minority introduced this measure prior to 2016, when the law requiring televised meetings was passed.Today’s...

With the beginning of each new legislative session, it’s tradition to hear members of the Legislature and the governor lay out their goals and outline the policies they deem most valuable for the residents of New York. Sometimes these ideas are rooted...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced the Assembly Minority Conference list of Minority leadership positions and committee assignments for the 2023 Legislative Session. “I am eager to work alongside these dedicated and talented...

“Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2023 State of the State address offered plenty of lofty ideas, but there are serious concerns with the proposed plan to achieve them. When Gov. Hochul says things like, ‘We will make New York safer. We will make New York more...

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) delivered opening remarks on the Assembly Floor, where he emphasized the importance of making positive changes for all New Yorkers during the 2023 Legislative Session.Leader Barclay expressed...

Earlier this week, Gov. Kathy Hochul approved a long-overdue measure to restore the comptroller’s office with oversight of state contracts. This is great news and is an important first step in restoring New York’s proper checks and balances. As such,...

“I am pleased that Lester Chang has taken his rightful place as the Assemblyman representing the 49th District. Any attempt to expel Mr. Chang from the Assembly and unilaterally deny the will of the voters in Brooklyn would set a terrible precedent....

The Assembly Minority Conference will host a swearing-in ceremony for its 13 newly elected members on TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2023, at 1 p.m. in Hearing Room B in the Legislative Office Building in Albany. The new members will be joined by family, friends and...

“As we usher in a new year, we should all take a moment to reflect on the past and look ahead to all that awaits in 2023. I hope this new year will bring new opportunities for growth, learning and prosperity for the people of New York. We turn the page...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay today announced he has secured $4,500 in state funding for the Ellisburg Free Library as part of the fiscal year 2022-2023 State Budget. Leader Barclay recently visited with the library’s director and board of trustees...

As we look forward to the start of a new year, we do so with a sense of optimism and possibility. The beginning of 2023 presents the opportunity to look toward new goals, new ideas and new opportunities. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution or start...

“As we celebrate Christmas today, I want to extend my sincerest wishes of happiness, health and prosperity.This is a day to count our blessings, gather with loved ones and enjoy the spirit of giving. I am continually amazed by the generosity shown by...