Assembly Will Barclay

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that several of her priorities were included in the just-passed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Energy and Water Development, […]

    “Gov. Hochul’s $260 billion executive budget proposal continues the disturbing, and failing, pattern of reckless spending in New York. The state budget has increased by $81 billion over the last five years with […]

 The broad strokes of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan for 2026 contains a handful of items spearheaded by the Assembly Minority Conference. I was happy to hear the governor talk about eliminating taxes for tipped workers, […]

   “Every State of the State address is a reminder that actions speak louder than words, and this year’s presentation was no different. Until residents see a positive change in their day-to-day lives—lower costs, safer […]

 As a concept, “affordability” has become a popular buzzword for policymakers. Everyone says they want to deliver it for their constituents—especially now as the 2026 Legislative Session has officially begun—which is unsurprising, as it would […]

   On the first day of the 2026 Legislative Session, the New York State Assembly Minority Conference unveiled its comprehensive legislative platform for the coming year, Fight For New York, with policies focused on delivering […]

 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 […]