Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) has introduced legislation (A.2042) directing the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to conduct a comprehensive study examining existing state laws and regulations that may be preventing the...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) today called for immediate legislative action to improve safety inside New York’s correctional facilities following the recent assault of a Public Employees Federation (PEF) employee at Lakeview Shock Incarceration...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) today announced he has joined a bipartisan effort to amend the state’s education law to expand student loan forgiveness for social workers. The legislation aims to encourage more social workers to work in underserved...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) today voiced his strong support for the inclusion of $250,000 in funding for the Spina Bifida Association of New York State (SBANYS) in this year’s state budget. During a joint press conference, Sen. Patricia Fahy...

“New Yorkers are already feeling the strain of rising costs, and we have to be careful not to add further burdens to hardworking families,” said Meghan Hurlburt, chief of staff to Assemblyman Brian Maher. “With projections suggesting energy expenses...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) is calling for immediate corrective action following a newly released audit from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli that uncovered widespread oversight failures, questionable Medicaid payments and compliance...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) extends a heartfelt congratulations to SUNY Orange on being named the winner of the coveted 2026 national Bellwether Award in “Instructional Programs and Services” in recognition of its work redesigning math placement...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) today voiced his strong support for Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra’s “Lights On With Energy Relief” (LOWER) plan, a comprehensive initiative designed to reduce energy costs for families and strengthen New York’s...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) spoke to a senior advisor to the director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while deployed overseas. During the virtual meeting, Assemblyman Maher asked to be briefed on the ongoing rumors of a potential...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is urging the Legislature to reject proposed Medicaid reimbursement cuts that would further strain New York’s emergency medical services as the Assembly prepares its one-house budget resolution. At a recent joint...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is urging the Legislature to reject proposed Medicaid reimbursement cuts that would further strain New York’s emergency medical services as the Assembly prepares its one-house budget resolution. At a recent joint...

“Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) congratulates Assemblyman Ed Ra on his election as the new Assembly minority leader. Ed is a thoughtful, principled leader with a strong grasp of the issues facing New York families, from affordability and energy...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) will sign on to a bipartisan budget request calling for increased funding for the state’s Nonpublic School Safety Equipment (NPSE) grant program, which helps nonpublic and parochial schools strengthen security and...

“Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) thanks Minority Leader Will Barclay for his many years of dedicated public service. Leader Barclay has served honorably and has sustained a level of camaraderie and mutual respect among members while navigating...

Meghan Hurlburt, chief of staff and spokesperson for Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden), announced today the hiring of Jessyca Wolcott of Livingston Manor as a part-time administrative aide for the 101st Assembly District. Wolcott will focus on increasing...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) will join the bipartisan effort to direct the Department of Health to conduct a feasibility and actuarial study on long-term care services and supports. This bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Anna Kelles, would explore...

“Year after year, the state budget continues to grow, raising serious questions about long-term affordability. Over the past five years, state spending has increased by $81 billion—a 46 percent jump—a level of growth that is simply unsustainable....

“The governor’s rhetoric is not what New York families need. We can’t invest in child care before we fix the CCAP program. We must finally address bail reform and our continued staffing crisis within our prisons. We must begin the slow road back...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) expressed his extreme disappointment in the governor’s veto of bill A.2177, bipartisan legislation that Maher proudly co-sponsored, which would have removed emergency medical services (EMS) from the real property...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) extends his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Police Chief Glenn Schoonmaker, the longest-serving chief of police in the Town of Montgomery, who held the position from 1981 to 1993....