Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted his eighth annual “There Ought to Be a Law” ceremony on Monday, June 22 at Mineola High School, where he recognized 30 semi-finalists selected from 553 entries submitted by fifth-grade students...

"On Memorial Day, we remember the countless brave men and women who laid down their lives so we could be free. We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. Today we pause to remember their extraordinary sacrifice and keep in our thoughts...

“Today the Legislature passed a 10th budget extender. Another extender is the only budget certainty New Yorkers have.The governor announced a ‘general agreement’ on a $268 billion state budget, an eye-popping $14 billion increase over last year....

“It’s May the 4th. A long time ago, in a political environment far, far away, lawmakers were slightly more capable of on-time budgets. But nine extenders into a broken process, New Yorkers are still waiting for what will be the latest budget since...

In a letter to the governor, members of the Assembly Minority Conference urged the administration to grant a pardon to former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran following his recent conviction and sentencing.Minority lawmakers urged the governor to exercise her...

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) proudly introduced Father Louis Cona on the Assembly Floor. Father Cona’s opened today’s legislative proceedings in the Assembly with a prayer. Before entering the seminary, Fr. Cona interned...

“NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller’s murder was a devastating loss for his family, the law enforcement community and all New Yorkers who support the men and women who protect us. Today's verdict is a disappointing outcome, compounding the pain of a tragedy...

Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra welcomed Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti to the State Capitol to discuss the affordability challenges facing Long Island families and the need for solutions that deliver relief across New York. With the state budget...

Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) issued the following statement on today’s announcement by the governor that she will seek changes to state emissions deadlines in the 2026-27 State Budget negotiations:“Today’s announcement by the...

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...