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Salka on the End of 2021 Session

“As this year’s legislative session comes to a close, I am left feeling disappointed,” said Salka. “While we did pass much-needed pandemic assistance, and secured school aid and infrastructure funding, the majority of legislation...

Salka: Rescind Arbitrary Mask Mandate

Assemblyman John Salka (R,C,I, Ref-Brookfield) is proud to announce his support for a bill which would prohibit state agencies from mandating masks for anyone under 18-years-old. The state has issued a series of unclear and confusing mandates regarding...

Salka Honors The Late Assemblyman Bill Magee

Assemblyman John Salka (R,C,I,-Ref-Brookfield) is proud to announce his bill (A.6175-B), which designates a portion of State Route 13 in Madison County as the “Assemblyman William ‘Bill’ Magee Highway,” passed the Assembly today....

Salka Stands With Israel

“It is crucial that we as a state and nation stand united in our support for Israel,” said Salka. “Israel is not only our strongest ally in the Middle East; Israel is a cornerstone of Democracy for the world. Their people need our unwavering...

Salka Speaks With Local Sheriffs

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Assemblyman John Salka (R,C,I-Ref-Brookfield) spoke at the New York State Sheriffs’ Association Spring Meeting yesterday to discuss a bill (A.4349) which would fully repeal the bail reform measures passed two years ago and eliminate cash bail. Salka...

Salka: The Majority Blocked $71 Tax Cut for Senior Veterans

Assemblyman John Salka (R, C, I-Ref-Brookfield) is expressing outrage following a Ways and Means Committee vote which blocked a proposal to provide a small income tax exemption for New York state veterans. Just a few days ago, Assembly Majority authorized...

Salka: Bail Reform Has Failed Our State

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Assemblyman John Salka (R, C, I-Ref-Brookfield) held a press conference yesterday afternoon alongside his Assembly Minority colleagues to call for the full repeal of bail reform measures passed two years ago and the elimination of cash bail. Salka hopes...

Salka: New York Has A Spending Problem

“This year’s massive budget has been disappointing, to say the least. It is clear New York has a spending problem. The Majority are giving $2.1 billion to illegal immigrants and burdening tax-payers with $3.7 billion in new taxes. Overall,...

Salka: Get Funds to Tenants and Landlords

“Today I joined my Assembly Minority colleagues to call on the governor to release $1.3 billion in federal funding allocated to provide relief for tenants and landlords across the state. We need to get this money in the hands of the individuals...

Salka: Remove Burdensome Restrictions

“Today I joined my colleagues to call for the repeal of two executive orders, one which requires restaurants to close at 11 p.m. and another which requires customers to purchase food with any order of an alcoholic beverage. There is no science behind...
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