“Of course we are pleased to see some of our tax dollars come back to our region with the hope of stimulating economic development in the area. That said, I believe we need to have a discussion between the Legislature and the governor to discuss better...

“There are a lot of people suffering in this state – too many. New York is taxing residents right out of state. One of the largest drivers of state spending is social programs like Medicaid, welfare and unemployment. These programs are extremely important...

“Our residents have been through enough since the disastrous flooding in July that ensued after the Sauquoit Creek overflowed its banks, yet again. Many have lost their homes, their businesses, their livelihoods. My fellow legislators and I have been...

Local residents in New Hartford and surrounding areas will be able to let their holiday spirit shine by donating to Assemblyman Brian Miller’s (R,I-New Hartford) inaugural holiday toy drive. Today, Miller announced that his district office will serve...

Seven months after 122 local residents were laid off and one month after an additional 60 lost their jobs, Remington Arms in Ilion has confirmed that it will move forward with furloughs for workers in an effort to cut costs through the end of 2017. Assemblyman...

For years, the complaints of parents, students and teachers throughout New York state seemed to go unheard. Or perhaps the complaints regarding the substantially flawed Common Core standards were simply ignored by the State Education Department and the...

“A recent report has announced that Crystal Run Health Plan – the company that was permitted to increase its 2017 rates by 80.5 percent and 58.5 percent for individual plans and small group plans, respectively – has donated $400,000 to Gov. Cuomo’s...

(Right) Assemblyman Miller with several county fair volunteers. Recently, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) attended the opening ceremonies for the 2017 Herkimer County Fair. This year’s event runs from August 15 – 20. While at the event,...

Recently, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) was on hand with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) for the announcement of federal funding to help with costs related to training, essential equipment and increased staffing for first responders....

Recently, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) toured Brewery Ommegang alongside U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and met with Brewmaster Phil Leinhart. While touring, they discussed the exponential growth of breweries in New York State,...

“I am very concerned with the governor’s spending of $7 million to finance the college education of up to 2,500 criminals who are currently incarcerated. While the plan is to spend money from bank settlements, I can think of many other ways to spend...

“I am very concerned with the governor’s spending of $7 million to finance the college education of up to 2,500 criminals who are currently incarcerated. While the plan is to spend money from bank settlements, I can think of many other ways to spend...

For the last month, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I – New Hartford) has worked tirelessly with state and local elected officials as well as with members of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, to bring attention to and obtain emergency...

ALBANY – The Mohawk Valley Nine, a bipartisan coalition of state legislators representing Herkimer, Madison and Oneida counties, today announced they have secured a tax relief package to keep Vernon Downs open. The package was included as part of the...

Recently, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I – New Hartford) successfully passed his first bill as a member of the Assembly. The legislation A.7631 authorizes the Village of Montgomery in Orange County to use a parcel of land to install and operate solar...

The Mohawk Valley Nine, a bipartisan coalition of state legislators representing Herkimer, Madison and Oneida counties, today voiced their strong support for Vernon Downs. Following a meeting of the Mohawk Valley Nine to discuss end of session priorities,...

Today, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) joined Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua) and several other members of the Assembly Minority Conference to call for greater transparency in the spending of taxpayer dollars for...