Assembly Will Barclay
Barclay: Albany’s Budget Process Remains Severely Broken
Once again, New York’s budget was passed with little respect given to even the most basic expectations of transparency and democratic ideals.
Politics
Assembly Will Barclay
Barclay: Statement On Lt. Governor’s Arrest
The news regarding the arrest of Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin is very disappointing for the people of New York state. Albany has a persistent and pervasive corruption problem and today’s federal indictment is a disturbing indication that problem is still a major obstacle hampering the People’s Business. He must resign immediately.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Gillibrand Announces Letter To Secretary Austin Calling For Timely Access To Mental Health Care For Service Members
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, held a hearing on suicide in the armed forces and, subsequently, held a video press conference to discuss findings from the morning’s hearing and her Senate priorities to address the rising toll of suicide in the military.
Assembly Will Barclay
Barclay: Leaving Albany With No Budget In Place Is Unacceptable
April 1st is the annual deadline to pass the State Budget. But with the Legislature ending its work week yesterday, the budget is once again late and One-Party Rule has failed to meet its most basic obligation.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Gillibrand, Sanders Introduce Postal Banking Act To Provide Financial Services To Underbanked Americans
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reintroduced the Postal Banking Act, legislation that would re-establish postal banking to provide financial security to millions of Americans in low-income and rural communities.
Assembly Will Barclay
Barclay: A Tragic Loss Of Life Leaves Community Searching For Answers
The heartbreaking death of Jordan Brooks has left our community reeling, and has raised serious questions about how services for the disability community are administered in Oswego County.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Gillibrand Announces Introduction Of Rural Prosperity Act
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand yesterday announced the introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Rural Prosperity Act. Currently, there are more than 400 federal programs dedicated to helping rural communities, spread across 13 departments, and over 50 offices and sub-agencies.
Assembly Will Barclay
Assemblyman Byrne And Colleagues Call On The Legislature To Take Up Fair Election Amendment
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne, along with his colleagues in the Assembly Minority Conference, will hold a press conference tomorrow, March 21 at 12:30 p.m. to call on the Legislature to take up an amendment to the state Constitution, A.9095, ensuring the right to vote in New York is entitled only to American citizens.
Assembly Will Barclay
Barclay: New York – Let’s Punish Law-Abiding Citizens With Backward Policy Again
It seems like New York invents new ways to reward criminals every day. The latest policy concocted by extreme liberals is to give special treatment to those previously convicted of marijuana-related offenses with respect to opening up a state-licensed retail shop.
Assembly Will Barclay
Barclay: March Is Red Cross Month
This month, we recognize the importance of the American Red Cross and all the work the organization does helping to support communities here and around the globe.