Madison Democrats endorse candidates
At its Feb. 23, 2022, meeting, the Madison Democratic Committee endorsed candidates for Congress, Senate and Assembly in some but not all of their redistricted election districts. State Committee member…
Fair pay for homecare included in Senate one-house budget
The state Senate has endorsed Fair Pay for Homecare, a bill sponsored by Senator Rachel May (D-Onondaga, Madison, Oneida) to establish a living wage for home care workers, in its…
Miller: New York must provide energy tax relief
Urges move to support energy independence Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I,C-New Hartford) joined Republican legislative colleagues and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro (speaking, center) March 14, 2022, to call on the…
Public notice of meeting of the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council
A meeting of the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, via videoconference call (WebEx). Pursuant to Chapter 417 of…
Senator Rachel May introduces New York Local News Act
Senator Rachel May (D-Onondaga, Madison, Oneida) announced she has introduced the “New York Local News Act” (S.7510). This act would establish a system for supporting innovation in delivering local news…
O’Sullivan announces candidacy for state Supreme Court in Sixth District
Now serving as Madison County Court judge, brings experience as judge, attorney and educator Madison County Court Judge Patrick O’Sullivan announced his candidacy for a newly created State Supreme Court…
Salka stands with Israel
Assemblyman John Salka (R,C, I,-Ref-Brookfield) issued the following statement in relation to the recent conflict is the Middle East: It is crucial that we as a state and nation stand…
Senator May announces passage of three bills in Senate
Senator Rachel May (D-Onondaga, Madison, Oneida) is proud to announce the passage of three of her bills in the Senate: S.557– Establishes portable polling locations for early voting S.6334 –…
Miller issues statement on 2021-22 state budget
“One of my biggest concerns with the recently passed budget was the enormous number of tax hikes despite the fact that we received over $23 billion in federal aid. In…
Stirpe: 2021-22 budget makes critical investments in CNY small businesses
There’s no question that the past year has been extraordinarily difficult for all of us. The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged our state and forced many people to the financial brink,…
Climate, jobs and justice:
Honk-and-wave event planned to thank Senator Rachel May On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, from 4 to 5 p.m., at East Park Row, community members and climate activists will line the…
Stirpe: Marijuana legalization bill takes precautions to keep New York safe
Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that he helped pass legislation that would legalize adult-use marijuana for New Yorkers age 21 and over (A.1248-A). While there is widespread support for legalization…