In response to looming budget deficits, New York state agencies have been directed to implement a spending freeze in their budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year. The call to action comes as the state faces significant financial challenges in the...

In the waning moments of the legislative session, a bill with far-reaching consequences for our communities was quietly ushered through the state Legislature. Bill S.3505-B/A.4282-B, if enacted, would mandate most county and town elections to coincide...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) hosted fellow Assemblymember and ranking Minority member of the Tourism Committee Scott Gray (R-Watertown) as part of the Minority Tourism Task Force at the Holiday Inn Resort in Lake George.The task force has been...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) extends his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of John Peter Marcantonio, who died on July 22, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Marcantonio's contributions to the region were truly remarkable,...

On Tuesday, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) expressed his concerns about the governor's latest program to give free health care to prostitutes. The Sex Worker Health Pilot Program will pull $1 million in public funds from the stateDepartment of...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) said today that professional hygiene brand Essity is closing its tissue manufacturing sites in New York state. This includes locations in South Glens Falls, Greenwich and Saratoga Springs, affecting roughly 300 employees....

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) shares his condolences after the passing of former President of Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Co. Tom Hoy. Hoy’s career began with Glens Falls National nearly 50 years ago in 1974 when he started as a management...

“It is unfortunate this legislative session did not address New York’s most pressing matters. Instead of making New York more affordable for families, we saw a record-high budget that did little to address public safety in the state,” said Simpson....

Each century leaves behind its most significant day. July 4, 1776, and the birth of a free nation. July 3, 1863, the Union Army’s successful defense of Gettysburg and the turning point of the bloodiest war in American history. June 6, 1944, rises above...

On Friday, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) and Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) recognized North Warren residents Vivian Bravo and Elizabeth Maxwell, whose quick action and awareness saved the life of Peter Michalski. Michalski lost consciousness...

On Wednesday, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) invited Vermont Assemblyman Jarrod Sammis to the chamber floor. Sammis represents the Rutland-3 District which includes Castleton, Vermont. He currently helps operate his family-owned real estate business...

On Wednesday, Assemblyman Matt Simpson recognized 5th-grade students from the Willsboro Central School District on the Assembly floor. These students were led by their teacher, Miss Tara Valachovic, (Heather Walsh was unable to attend). These students...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) brought legislation to the Correction Committee to repeal the HALT Act (A.03196). The HALT Act was implemented in 2019 to reduce the number of days inmates spend in special housing in a correctional facility, but...

On Wednesday, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) welcomed honored guests to the floor from the North Warren Varsity Boys Basketball Team. The Cougars won the Adirondack League and Section II Titles en route to their first Class-D Regional Championship...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) introduced legislation that would permit any county, city, town or village within the Adirondack Park to establish a special district for the financing and operation of general ambulance services (A.5351). Current...

“The enacted budget is a huge, missed opportunity to address the core issues New Yorkers care about most, and it comes up short more often than it hits the mark. The fundamental job of lawmakers is to create policy that makes New York a safe and affordable...

“While we move closer to finishing this year’s budget, I am disappointed that any hope of significant changes in process or substance with this budget will go unfulfilled. Despite a glimmer of optimism after seeing updated conceal carry language...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) joined members of the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences for a press conference addressing the current state of the budget today on the Million Dollar Staircase in the Capitol. After five extenders and weeks...

“Majority leadership’s single-party rule is failing New Yorkers by not addressing the failures of bail reform in a timely manner all while violent crime is on the rise. In yet another example of Albany dysfunction, the budget is now 18 days late and...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) attended a press conference today in the Capitol alongside Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Dr. Michael Prezioso, Commissioner of the Saratoga County Department of Mental Health and several members...