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Barclay: Statement On Governor Cuomo’s Executive Budget Presentation
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay released the following statement in regards to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Budget presentation yesterday.
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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Barclay: June Is National Dairy Month
In recent weeks, New York state’s dairy farmers have faced some truly unprecedented obstacles, but as we begin National Dairy Month, there is much to look forward to for those producing and distributing one of our most important commodities.
Oswego Daily News
Barclay – Ritchie: PSC Makes Right Decision in Adopting Clean Energy Standards
Assemblyman Will Barclay released the following statement today in reaction to the PSC’s decision to adopt the new Clean Energy Standard. “I am pleased the PSC has ruled in favor of the new Clean Energy Standard and I am hopeful a deal to keep FitzPatrick operational is put on the fast track because of it.”
Oswego Daily News
State Officials Weigh In On New State Budget
Assemblyman Will Barclay said, The lack of transparency in this budget process was nearly incomparable. Bills were brought to lawmakers just hours before we were required to vote. Assemblyman Bob Oaks added, The state budget was finally adopted … after being negotiated behind closed doors and requiring a “message of necessity” from the governor to waive the ability of legislators and the public to take the normal three days to study and critically review the budget before it came up for a vote. Senator Patty Ritchie said, Just a few short months ago, we set out to craft a spending plan that strengthens the middle class, grows our economy and improves educational opportunities for students. Today, I’m proud to say we succeeded in achieving those goals, approving a new state budget that will help to build a better future for all New Yorkers.
Community
Epilepsy Resources Available Locally for Kids and Adults
Epilepsy affects one out of 100 Americans. It is a medical condition that produces seizures, which affect a variety of mental and physical functions. When a person has two or more unprovoked seizures, they are considered to have epilepsy.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Last Bills Finally Conclude Long Overdue Budget
This was one of the latest budgets in state history and, unfortunately for New Yorkers it is also one of the worst.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Child Abuse Agencies Assisting More Victims
Local child abuse agencies in Onondaga and Oswego counties have each reported that instances of child abuse are on the rise. Research and history shows that when families and heads of households struggle economically, instances of child abuse and domestic violence increase.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Recent Supreme Court Ruling Protects 2nd Amendment Rights
Supporters of the U.S. Constitution’s 2nd Amendment right to bear arms provision got some welcome news from the U.S. Supreme Court last month when the court ruled that this constitutional right extends to every jurisdiction in the nation.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Let’s Maintain Our Constitutional Right to Bear Arms
It is well known that New York state already has some of the toughest gun laws in the country. Nevertheless, each year the Assembly Democratic majority puts forth a legislative gun package which contains bills that would place additional burdens on legal New York gun owners.
Community
New York Reaches Tax Freedom Day Later than Most States
Only Connecticut and New Jersey will reach Tax Freedom Day later than New York, according to the annual study recently released by the Tax Foundation. April 23 is our day of tax reprieve, said Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski)—almost two full weeks later than the national average of April 9.