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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Small Businesses Make Big Impact on Local Economy

Before the holiday shopping season ramps up, the public is encouraged to shop locally during Small Business Saturday. The day is traditionally held the Saturday after Thanksgiving (following Black Friday) and serves as a reminder that gifts and services purchased locally support businesses and jobs in our backyards.

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Taking Steps Toward Safer Schools

Every day, parents across New York State send their children off to school to develop the knowledge, experience and skills they need to be successful in the future. School should be many things, educational, fun, and most importantly, safe. No parent or guardian should ever have to worry about his or her child being in harm’s way while in the classroom.

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Impersonator Scams Target Seniors

Financial scams are common problems. The Federal Trade Commission reported that in 2017, more than 100,000 New Yorkers lost approximately $40 million in financial scams. These numbers are probably much higher because people are reluctant to admit they have been scammed and, therefore, do not file a report.

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Apprenticeship Programs Help Fill Skilled Labor Gaps

In 2017, the President set a goal to double the number of apprenticeships in the U.S. because there is a great need for skilled laborers due to retiring baby boomers. AARP estimates that 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day, a trend that will continue into the 2030s. Businesses are in need of reliable, skilled employees who can fill the gaps left by retirees.

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

National Guard Provides Opportunity to Serve Community Along With Tuition Benefits, Career Path

When serving in the National Guard, guard soldiers and airmen never know when they will be called to serve the state or country. On the morning of 9-11, two pilots were on alert duty at the Otis Air National Guard Base in Cape Cod, Massachusetts when a call came through of a suspected hijacking.

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Backdoor Borrowing Drives New York into Debt Overload

Each quarter the state’s Division of Budget releases updates to the state’s financial plan. The latest report which was published earlier this month included, once again, details on state debt. As one might guess, with our state’s reputation for spending, the state debt load is among the highest in the nation. Our outstanding debt is nearly $54 billion, second only to California.

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