Phil Ramos: Temporary Surcharge On Those Earning Over $1 Million A Year Is The Right Choice
Mar 24, 2008
The Assembly Majority’s budget proposal continues our commitment to education, health care, affordable housing and tax relief for working families. To implement these important programs, the Assembly has proposed a temporary surcharge on people earning...
March is Women’s History Month; Ramos’ Bills Help Advance Equality
Mar 24, 2008
March marks the 21st annual National Women’s History Month. Throughout the month, the history of American women will be highlighted in schools, workplaces and communities across the country. National Women’s History Month began in 1987 when Congress...
Phil Ramos: El recargo temporáneo para los que ganan más de $1 millón al año es la opción correcta
Mar 20, 2008
El presupuesto propuesto por la Mayoría en la Asamblea continúa nuestro compromiso con el mejoramiento de la educación, servicios médicos, vivienda accesible y reducciones contributivas para las familias trabajadoras. Para implementar estos importantes...
This Memorial Day, Honor Our Brave Soldiers, Both Past and Present
May 21, 2007
Each year, we celebrate Memorial Day in recognition of our soldiers who have made countless sacrifices in service to their country, and each of us. As we celebrate what has come to be known as the unofficial beginning of summer, we should all take the...
Gun Safety Laws Will Help Keep Our Neighborhoods Safe
Apr 30, 2007
The Assembly passed a package of gun safety legislation this week that gives law enforcement the necessary tools to track down illegal guns, ban weaponry used to kill police officers and keep guns out of the hands of felons and children.
Gun violence...
La protección de nuestras familias contra el abuso sexual comienza con la concientización, y luego la acción
Apr 20, 2007
Como ex detective de la policía, he visto directamente como la vida de personas inocentes es desvastada por el abuso sexual. Es algo que las víctimas no olvidan fácilmente. Pero también he visto como las personas que representan diferentes organizaciones...
Protecting Our Families from Sexual Abuse Starts with Awareness, Then Action
Apr 20, 2007
As a former police detective, I’ve seen firsthand how the lives of innocent people have been devastated by sexual assault. It is something that a person doesn’t easily forget. But I’ve also seen how people representing various organizations come...
Celebrate Women’s History Month
Mar 26, 2007
The month of March is coming to a close, but before we welcome the April showers and May flowers please join me in recognizing and commemorating the accomplishments of women during Women’s History Month. Our country is forever in debt to the outstanding...
Recordatorio – Existe ayuda disponible con los impuestos
Mar 6, 2007
Cada año alrededor de este tiempo, todos sentimos esa vieja tensión familiar que crece a medida se acerca el 15 de abril. Es tiempo de rendir las planillas, y con todos los formularios y reglamentos y los nuevos créditos, puede parecer abrumador para...
Reminder – Tax Assistance is Available
Mar 6, 2007
Every year about this time, we all feel that old familiar tension building as we approach April 15th. It’s tax season, and with all the forms and regulations and new credits, it can seem a bit overwhelming to anyone, no matter how well you remember...