In response to the ongoing opioid crisis and the tragedy of Paige Gibbons, a 19-year-old college freshman from New York who died of a fentanyl overdose after taking just one pill, Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) urges his colleagues to take action...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) proudly signed on to proposed bill (A.6032) aiming to amend the Public Health Law regarding the establishment, incorporation, or increase of the capacity of for-profit hospices in New York. Working with nonprofit...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) and members of the New York State Legislature celebrated a bipartisan victory in successfully opposing the administration’s decision to cut addiction services in the fiscal year 2025 budget. According to the Centers...

Assemblyman Brian Maher and Town of Crawford Supervisor Charles E. Carnes held a “Finding Hope” roundtable discussion on Thursday, May 9 in Pine Bush on the overdose crisis facing communities throughout the Hudson Valley and the state. They were joined...

“Our 2024-25 New York state Budget was delayed by several weeks once again. While every budget has good and bad components, this budget is one I could not support. I was happy to see some items my team and I advocated for make it into the budget, including:...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) participated in a press conference today, National Tax Day, alongside members of the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences. They emphasized the significance of this day in New York State. Additionally, it was highlighted...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) joined colleagues from across the aisle today calling for the inclusion of the SMOKEOUT Act (A8428) in the 2024-2025 Enacted Budget, which would immediately close all 36,000 illegal smoke shops plaguing New York state....

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) joined colleagues across the aisle and advocates from New York’s Cannabis Industry in support of a proposal A9520, which would revoke licenses to sell cigarettes, tobacco products, alcohol and lottery tickets for...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) introduced Luke Satriano, who is a back-to-back New York state wrestling champion. He is currently an honor roll student at Valley Central High School where he simultaneously reigns as an undefeated three-time Section...

“New Yorkers have been very vocal from the start about what they need from our lawmakers and what has been presented in the Assembly One-House Budget proposal misses the mark. Affordability and public safety have been at the forefront of every New Yorker's...

As a member of the Children and Families Committee, Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) joined his colleagues today to address the shortcomings of New York’s child care system. Emphasizing the need for affordability and accessibility, Maher collaborated...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) joined his colleagues as well as dozens of local highway superintendents and town officials from throughout the Hudson Valley at a press conference on Friday, Feb. 16, as they advocated for additional highway infrastructure...

“After seeing Gov. Hochul’s budget presentation today, I am eager to get back to work with my colleagues to make this budget more realistic for the people of New York. Specifically, investments in infrastructure for municipalities to address our housing...

“During today’s State of the State address, the governor spoke about major investments and policy changes related to housing, crime, mental health and early childhood education. While I have not yet seen the results New Yorkers are looking for on...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) today joined his colleagues to support the newest wave of bipartisan legislation attacking the fentanyl and opioid crisis. The package of bills aims to curb the rising number of overdose deaths in New York. “The...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R, C-Walden) announced today, in the heart of the holiday season, that his office has secured a $75,000 grant that will benefit Walden VFW Post 2946 for the purpose of addressing significant infrastructure needs that have threatened...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is urging Gov. Hochul to sign a bill that would require state-regulated health insurance plans, including Medicaid, to cover biomarker testing when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Biomarker testing has...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden), Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) and other Minority colleagues signed on to a letter to Suzanne Miles-Gustave, acting commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services to raise their concerns...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is relieved that justice for Danny Meyer and his family was upheld by the New York State Parole Board. Juan Peinado, the killer of 12-year-old Danny Meyer in 1996, was denied parole by the board. “I commend the parole...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) has been promoting his bill (A.7746), which would address the deficiencies in testing for and treating xylazine overdoses. Xylazine, commonly called “tranq,” is an animal tranquilizer not approved by the U.S. Food...