Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

 In the coming months, the Legislature will consider the merits of thousands of pieces of legislation. As members of the Assembly Minority Conference, we will be drafting, debating and passing bills that will impact everything […]

 “Ringing in the new year is always a meaningful time. It is a chance to reflect on where we’ve been and look ahead with renewed purpose, plans, and goals for the coming year. As state […]

 Each holiday season provides the opportunity for communities to come together for the greater good, and this year was no different. While many may feel overwhelmed checking items off their holiday shopping lists, the spirit […]

 “Christmas Day is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on what makes this day so special—it is a time of hope, humility and love. I encourage everyone to pause and take in all that there is […]

New York households in every region are struggling with the realities of rising energy prices and more expensive grocery bills, straining budgets to their max. The cost of living in New York isn’t just a […]

   “It is deeply troubling that Gov. Hochul has signed the doctor-assisted suicide bill into law. As I have said before, the purpose of health care is to preserve life and to provide the utmost […]

It is nearly impossible to imagine meeting local, regional and even global energy demands without nuclear energy. Data processing, high-tech manufacturing and cryptocurrency infrastructure are among just a few of the major drivers necessitating greater […]

New York’s economic climate is toxic, and any talk about exacerbating our existing tax burden must be met with fervent skepticism. Since New York City elected socialist Zohran Mamdani to be mayor, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s […]

 Last week, the Office of the New York State Comptroller issued an encouraging report indicating labor force participation for working-age individuals with disabilities rose 4.6 percentage points between 2019 and 2024. This is welcome news, […]