Barclay: Statement On Governor Cuomo’s Executive Budget Presentation
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay released the following statement in regards to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Budget presentation yesterday. […]
Assemblyman Will Barclay released the following statement today in reaction to the PSC’s decision to adopt the new Clean Energy Standard. “I am pleased the PSC has ruled in favor of the new Clean Energy Standard and I am hopeful a deal to keep FitzPatrick operational is put on the fast track because of it.”
Assemblyman Will Barclay said, The lack of transparency in this budget process was nearly incomparable. Bills were brought to lawmakers just hours before we were required to vote. Assemblyman Bob Oaks added, The state budget was finally adopted … after being negotiated behind closed doors and requiring a “message of necessity” from the governor to waive the ability of legislators and the public to take the normal three days to study and critically review the budget before it came up for a vote. Senator Patty Ritchie said, Just a few short months ago, we set out to craft a spending plan that strengthens the middle class, grows our economy and improves educational opportunities for students. Today, I’m proud to say we succeeded in achieving those goals, approving a new state budget that will help to build a better future for all New Yorkers.
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.
It is well known that New York state already has some of the toughest gun laws in the country. Nevertheless, each year the Assembly Democratic majority puts forth a legislative gun package which contains bills that would place additional burdens on legal New York gun owners. […]
Only Connecticut and New Jersey will reach Tax Freedom Day later than New York, according to the annual study recently released by the Tax Foundation. April 23 is our day of tax reprieve, said Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski)—almost two full weeks later than the national average of April 9. […]
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