Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) is calling on the governor to increase Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) funding in this year’s state budget, noting that proposed funding levels remain flat for a second consecutive year despite rising...

After years of bipartisan advocacy, Capital Region lawmakers Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake), Sen. Jake Ashby (R,C-Castleton), and Assemblymember John T. McDonald III, RPh (D-Cohoes) are pleased to announce that the governor has signed their...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) proudly joined fellow lawmakers, veterans and community members today at the capital to honor and recognize the service and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans. As part of this important day of remembrance and gratitude,...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett today called on Gov. Hochul to postpone the transition of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) to Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) until July 1, 2025. This request arises from significant concerns regarding...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C- Sand Lake) today stood with local officials, highway superintendents, and infrastructure advocates to demand immediate action from the governor and state legislative leaders to address the severe underfunding of New York’s...

After two years of steadfast advocacy, Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) is celebrating the passage of his legislation to officially designate New York as a Purple Heart State. The bill, which had long been stalled in the Assembly, finally secured...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) today joined fellow lawmakers in demanding greater oversight of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), calling attention to legislation (A.6088) that would mandate a comprehensive forensic audit of the...

Today, Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) and a bipartisan group of legislators in support of the Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law (A.3938). This proposal,...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) attended yesterday’s Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Transportation, where he expressed deep concern over the absence of an increase in Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined colleagues yesterday at a press conference to announce his strong support for legislation that would authorize school districts to apply for a waiver from the commissioner of education, allowing them to...