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.
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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.
Aubertine
Budget Finished
Last week, we wrapped up the budget at last. By no stretch can I or any lawmaker say that this budget is perfect, but in these difficult times, it represents considerable progress from where we were on April 1.
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.
Aubertine
Late Budget Frustrating, But Improved Since April 1
This year’s legislative session has certainly had its share of frustrations, especially in regard to the state budget. With the vast majority of the budget completed, the end is in sight and I am looking forward to closing the process down.
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.
Aubertine
The Senate Lost A Friend in Bipartisanship
As I’ve said many times before, good government puts people ahead of politics. Elected representatives are not in office to serve a political party, but everyone. I’m proud of the fact that my office operates without regard to party affiliation and, of the more than 50 bills I sponsored that passed the Senate this year, all but a handful passed unanimously and not one passed along party lines.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Sunoco Plant Opening Provides Jobs, Economic Development for Region
By Assemblyman Will Barclay (R-Pulaski) I recently had the privilege of attending a ribbon cutting ceremony at Sunoco’s Fulton Ethanol Plant to celebrate the opening of the facility. This opening is welcome news for Oswego […]
Aubertine
Sunoco Ribbon Cutting offers Fresh Start
By Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine This past week, Sunoco celebrated the opening of its Fulton Ethanol Facility in the town of Volney. The fuel company has made a $25 million investment in the former Miller […]
Aubertine
This Independence Day We Celebrate the Success Brought by Working Together
At the heart of what it is to be an American is the recognition that no matter how difficult the problem we face, hard work will help us pull through.