Press Releases

Simpson on the 2023-24 Executive Budget: More of the Same for NY

“New York is at a financial tipping point– the abrupt rise in our cost of living, the flooding of out-migration and with the highest taxes in the country, our state needs legislators who understand the urgency to create real changes. Gov. Hochul proposed...

Simpson Congratulates Ticonderoga as the $10 Million North Country Winner

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) today congratulated the town of Ticonderoga for being the recipient of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). Of the 10-round winners, the town will receive $10 million in funding to help boost the community...

Simpson: What More Proof Is Needed?

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Sen. Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), and members from the Assembly and Senate Conferences to renew calls to repeal the state’s dangerous and deadly bail...

Simpson: Victory Lap for Legislative Transparency

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) today applauded the Assembly for implementation of a livestream option for the general public to view committee meetings. In 2016, the Assembly Minority, including Simpson’s predecessor, Sen. Dan Stec, pushed for...

Simpson: More Unfulfilled Promises from Gov. Hochul

“We have heard the same talk for years, promising hard-working New Yorkers and businesses brighter days ahead, yet each year it’s the same– failure to deliver what our voters demand that we, as legislators, change. Skyrocketing inflation is driving...

Simpson Appointed Ranking Minority Member of Environmental Conservation

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) was appointed by Minority Assembly Leader Will Barclay as ranking Minority member of the Environmental Conservation Committee for this upcoming legislative session. As the most senior Minority member of the committee,...

Simpson Opposes Special Session for Legislator Pay Raises

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) opposes the Majority’s call to hold a special session regarding pay raises for state legislators. Other Assembly members have also voiced their opposition to the idea of increasing their salary, saying it’s...

Simpson Joins Members of The Assembly to Call for Immediate Convening of ‘Reimagining Long-Term Care Task Force’

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) and their Assembly colleagues today to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul, Health Commissioner Mary Bassett, and Greg Olsen, acting director of the New York State...

Simpson: Federal Court Ruled Correctly

“We have a small but major victory this week, thanks to the federal court ruling the revised concealed carry gun law as unconstitutional. Let it be known that this law was rushed before us in a late-night extraordinary session back in July, as Gov....

Simpson Announces Libraries To Receive State Funding

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) is announcing four libraries within the district will be receiving State Aid for Library Construction. The allocation comes from $34 million in capital funds as part of the 2021-22 New York State Budget, where...

Simpson: North Country Left Without Answers on New Gun Laws

Editor’s note: For a letter from Assemblyman Simpson to Gov. Hochul please click here. Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) issued a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request last month to the Executive Chamber, Department of Environmental Conservation,...

Simpson Concerned For Future Of New York Farms

“Gov. Kathy Hochul, Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon’s decision to adopt the Farm Wage Board’s recommendation to reduce the overtime threshold for the state’s agriculture sector fundamentally alters and undermines thousands of working family...

Simpson Mourns William Dow’s Passing

“My deepest condolences go out to the Dow family during these difficult times. The family and our entire community lost a devoted local native and respected philanthropist,” said Simpson. “His legacy and generosity will forever be remembered by...

Simpson: The North Country Needs Answers on Gun Law Enforcement

Glens Falls, NY – Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R, C, I - Horicon) today issued a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to the Executive Chamber, Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of State, Division of Criminal Justice Services, and...

Simpson Joins Stec and Members of NYSCOPBA at a Press Conference to Repeal Halt Act

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury), colleagues from their Conferences, New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association, Inc. President Michael Powers and Northern Region Vice President John...

Simpson Introduces Bill Advocating for Rightful Gun Ownership in Adirondack Park

Since Gov. Hochul’s rushed, late night special session last week banning lawful concealed-carry permit holders from entering the Adirondack Park, confusion and contradictory interpretations have been expressed by residents and local State Legislators...

Simpson: Hochul’s Reign of Power Continues

Last week, Gov. Hochul called for a special session in Albany after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down New York’s concealed-carry gun law in favor of keeping the current gun laws. Hochul’s attempted gun legislation would require a specific need to...

Legislative Session Comes To End, Leaving Out Repeal On The HALT Act

Last week, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined Sen. Dan Stec, Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, members of the Assembly and officials from the New York State Correction Officers Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) to announce legislation...

Simpson Joins Farmers and Colleagues to Advocate for Whole Milk Options Back in Schools

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined his Minority colleagues in the Assembly and Senate to advocate for returning whole and 2% milk options back into New York state school cafeterias (A. 9990). The federal government restricted schools to offer...

Simpson Joins Colleagues and NYSCOPBA At ‘Repeal Halt’ Press Conference

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) was joined by Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury), Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, members of the Assembly and officials from the New York State Correction Officers Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) at a press...