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GOP lawmakers from Finger Lakes push back on Hochul’s record-setting state budget
Republican lawmakers representing the Finger Lakes and surrounding regions are sharply criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed $260 billion state budget, arguing it continues a pattern of unchecked spending while failing to deliver meaningful affordability relief ... more
Barclay slams tax hike talk, pushes affordability bills
New York State Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay is urging lawmakers to reject any proposals that could raise taxes, warning that even discussions of higher rates risk deepening the state’s ongoing economic crisis. In a ... more
INSIDE GOVERNMENT: Barclay talks NYS, CNY, and FLX issues
On this episode of Inside Government host Guy Cosentino goes one-on-one with Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay discussing a range of statewide issues impacting residents in Central New York and the Finger Lakes ... more
UPDATE: Republicans blast record $254B NYS budget as wasteful and out of touch
New York lawmakers finally passed a $254 billion budget Thursday night, ending a 38-day delay after Gov. Kathy Hochul refused to budge without key policy wins. Despite weeks of infighting, the Assembly wrapped early, just ... more
Local lawmakers react to Hochul’s State of the State: Some encouraged, others call it ‘stagecraft’
Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State address has drawn mixed reactions from lawmakers and advocacy groups, with Republicans and Democrats alike weighing in on the priorities she outlined for the coming year. Assembly ... more
Local lawmakers react to Hochul’s 2024 agenda (video)
In her 2024 State of the State Address, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has introduced an extensive plan, named “Our New York, Our Future.” This plan includes 204 initiatives aimed at improving affordability, livability, ... more
Republicans issue warning: ‘Workforce crisis’ coming to New York healthcare system if COVID vaccine mandate remains
Republicans lawmakers issued a stark warning and more criticism at Governor Kathy Hochul and Health Commissioner Howard Zucker as they say a 'workforce crisis' approaches. The criticism is the latest in constant rounds of frustration ... more
Republicans expand impeachment commission resolution to include harassment allegations against Cuomo
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay says his conference will expand its Impeachment Commission resolution to include recent sexual harassment allegations made against Gov. Cuomo by two former staff members. “What more do legislators need to ... more
Republican lawmakers continue calls for ending Gov. Cuomo’s emergency powers
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay voiced his frustration late in the day on Tuesday, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo's emergency powers remained in-tact. “For the second straight day, the Assembly Majority avoided taking any action to ... more
Republicans say they will introduce measure to form impeachment commission for Gov. Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes
The Assembly Republican Conference announced Friday that it would introduce a measure to begin the process of forming an Impeachment Commission to gather facts and evidence surrounding Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling and subsequent cover-up of ... more
Upstate lawmakers call for more specifics, focus on recovery after Gov. Cuomo’s ‘state of the state’ address
As Governor Andrew Cuomo held his State of the State Address on Monday, lawmakers waited to see what major components would be included, or not, in his legislative agenda. For Upstate Republicans representing the Finger ... more