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Village of Mexico Receives $4.5 Million from NY Forward Program

“I’m thrilled to announce the Village of Mexico has been awarded a $4.5 million grant through the NY Forward program. This significant investment is aimed at revitalizing the downtown area, fostering economic growth, enhancing community engagement...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano Appointed Ranking Minority Member of The Ways & Means Committee

Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced the appointment of Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) as the ranking Minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. In his new role, Palmesano will play a key role in leading fiscal...

Statement from Former Minority Leader Will Barclay on the Election of Ed Ra as Assembly Minority Leader

“I congratulate Ed Ra on his election as the next Assembly Minority Leader. He’s been a trusted friend and colleague who represents the best of what it means to be a public servant. Ed is among the most respected members of the Legislature, and his...

Assembly Minority Elects Ed Ra as New Assembly Minority Leader

The Assembly Minority Conference today elected Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) as its next Minority Leader. The unanimous leadership vote was held Monday morning at the State Capitol. Ra assumes the role of Minority Leader after serving as the Conference’s...

It Has Been an Honor Leading The Assembly Minority Conference

Earlier this week, after much consideration, I decided I will not be running for reelection in November. As such, I will also be stepping down from my role leading the Assembly Minority Conference. I did not make these decisions lightly, but thanks to...

Barclay, Oswego County Leaders Convene Forum on New York’s Nuclear Energy Future

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), in conjunction with Operation Oswego County, Sen. Chris Ryan, Sen. Mark Walczyk, and Oswego County officials hosted a nuclear energy forum today at Cayuga Community College’s Fulton Campus. The event...

Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

“After a great deal of consideration, I have decided that I will not seek re-election to the 120th Assembly District. I intend to step down as Minority Leader in the coming days, allowing for a smooth transition to new leadership early in the legislative...

Barclay Receives 'Above and Beyond' Award for Supporting Guard and Reserve Employees

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) received the Above and Beyond Award yesterday from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) State Committee during a ceremony at the New York State Capitol. The presentation was attended...

Despite Repeated Warnings, NY’s Impending Energy Crisis Grows Closer to Reality

New York is on the cusp of a full-blown energy crisis, and the real tragedy of the matter is that if catastrophe does strike, it will have been entirely avoidable. Since the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) was passed in 2019, the...

New York’s Lawmaking Process is Built to Dodge Accountability

New York’s legislative process is objectively one of the most dysfunctional in the nation. A recent report from the Times Union (TU) effectively illustrated this point by noting New York is one of only 12 states that does not require public fiscal...
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