Today in Albany, Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined leaders of the Senate and Assembly to discuss the 2027-28 state budget during the General Budget Conference Committee meeting. Ra emphasized the responsibility legislators have...

“The passing of former Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan represents a truly sad day for those of us who served with her in Albany. During my time as Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly Education Committee, she and I had countless conversations in her capacity...

Today in Albany, Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined the Spina Bifida Association of New York State (SBANYS) to advocate for state support in the FY 2026-2027 State Budget. The group is calling on Gov. Hochul and Legislature to include...

“The news of Carl Marcellino’s passing is deeply saddening for all who knew him, for those who had the privilege of serving alongside him and for the Nassau County communities he cared about so deeply. Carl and I served together in the New York State...

Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced the Assembly Minority Conference leadership appointments for 2026.“At a time when families are facing higher costs and growing uncertainty, strong leadership matters,” said Leader Ra. “This...

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced the appointment of Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) as the ranking Minority member and Assemblyman Paul Bologna (R,C-Clarence) as a new member of the Committee on Energy. In...

Today, newly elected Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt met to reinforce the continued partnership between the two legislative conferences. Their discussion focused on a shared commitment to advancing...

Application can be found here. Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is proud to announce that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program. These scholarships provide financial...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) raised concerns about the condition of local roads and the rising cost of transportation during the transportation hearing on the governor’s 2026 executive budget proposal on Tuesday. A recent report by TRIP, a...

To honor Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) introduced a resolution in the Assembly Chamber yesterday and invited schools from the 19th Assembly District to participate in his annual Praise Our Police (POP) program....