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Assemblyman Ra, NYS Legislators Fight for Fair Water Bills in Nassau County Following New PSC Rate Hike

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) introduced a bill this year to eliminate the “special franchise” tax on privately owned water companies, aiming to provide immediate financial relief to residents facing high water bills. Despite these efforts,...

Ra Honors Local Veterans at 2024 Patriotic Picnic

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On Thursday, Aug. 8, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) welcomed veterans from the 19th Assembly District and their guests to a free patriotic picnic at VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square to enjoy complimentary food and fellowship. Joining Assemblyman...

Assemblyman Ra, Local Officials Lead Effort to Petition FAA on Airplane Noise Concerns

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined with Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena, Rep. Anthony D’Esposito and a coalition of state legislators this morning to announce a crucial initiative aimed...

Ra Announces Winners of 2024 ‘There Ought To Be A Law Contest’

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted his sixth annual “There Ought to Be a Law” ceremony on Monday, June 17, at Mineola Middle School to recognize 33 semi-finalists who were selected to represent their class. There were 657 total entries from...

Assemblyman Ed Ra Celebrates Flag Day with Local Schools, Presents Capitol-Flown Flags

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) commemorated Flag Day on Friday, June 14, by presenting American flags to the Locust and Hemlock schools in the Garden City School District. Each flag had been flown over the Capitol building in Albany. During his...

Ra Announces 2024 Video Challenge Winners

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) proudly announced the winners of his 2024 video challenge last month. Students were asked to create and submit engaging 60-second public YouTube videos on a given topic, which were then posted on Assemblyman Ra’s...

Ra Collaborates with Garden City PTA to Educate Youth on Bike Safety and Traffic Rules

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On Saturday, June 1, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a Bike Rodeo at Garden City Middle School for children ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. Sponsored by the Garden City Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and facilitated in cooperation...

Ra: Governor Hochul's Budget Gambit Threatens New York's Fiscal Stability

“This isn’t our first state budget to be passed weeks late, without a financial plan in place during debates and with a record-breaking spending plan—and it won’t be our last. While the budget process has truly been off the rails for years, Governor...

Ra & Jensen: Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program Changes Raises Great Concern

With news of a conceptual budget agreement that includes drastic changes to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, we have serious concerns that potential reforms could lead to negative outcomes for New Yorkers and their families in the disabled...

Ra: New York’s Enormous Tax Burden, Poor Economic Outlook Indicate Alarming Trend

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined Assembly Minority Conference colleagues for a press conference today at the New York State Capitol to highlight the significance of Tax Day in New York state. “It’s no surprise New York is once again ranked...
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