The lack of transparency in this budget process was nearly incomparable. Bills were brought to lawmakers just hours before we were required to vote. Compromises made behind closed doors with three men in a room surrounding the proposed $15-an-hour minimum...

March is Women’s History Month and many of the early crusaders who fought for the right to vote lived in Upstate New York. Men and women helped this cause but three Upstate women in particular—Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Matilda...

Editor’s Note: Today the Assembly passed legislation to legalize Mixed Martial Arts. New York State is the only remaining State in the nation that prohibits professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competitions (Currently, only amateur MMA is allowed)....

With less than two weeks to go before the State budget is due, one of the most contentious issues remaining is whether the state’s minimum wage should be increased to $15 an hour. This issue does not have to be included in this year’s budget, but...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) recently met with teachers from throughout Oswego County in Albany to discuss how Albany’s policies are affecting local schools. From left are Cathy Smith with the Hannibal Faculty Association, Richard Creamer...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) recently presented the Oswego County Legislature with an Assembly resolution in commemoration of the county’s bicentennial year. In March 1816, Oswego County was formed through an act of the State Legislature....

With less than a month to go before the April 1st state budget deadline, state legislators, party conferences, interest groups and other constituencies are making a final push to influence what is included in this year’s state budget. Topics like a...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) stood with local town and county highway superintendents today to advocate for more funding in the state budget for local roads, bridges and infrastructure. Barclay, a consistent supporter of our localities, called...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) today said that 64% of local business owners surveyed said they would have to cut jobs if New York adopted the $15 minimum wage mandate. Nearly 100 local business owners completed the survey. Respondents ranged...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) made the following statement today after nominating Oswego resident John Sheffield to serve on the Board of Regents during a joint Senate and Assembly session today in Albany. The Assembly majority are largely...

There are programs locally that help adults prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce. Work Experience Programs (WEP) is one such program that assists people who are on public assistance gain further employment and job skills. It's one of the many...

There are programs locally that help adults prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce. Work Experience Programs (WEP) is one such program that assists people who are on public assistance gain further employment and job skills. It's one of the many...

New York State is home to nearly 900,000 veterans. They are our neighbors, our family, and our friends. There are many organizations that proudly assist our veterans as a way to thank them for their service and show gratitude for their many sacrifices....

New York State is home to nearly 900,000 veterans. They are our neighbors, our family, and our friends. There are many organizations that proudly assist our veterans as a way to thank them for their service and show gratitude for their many sacrifices....

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) recently met with organizers from Blessings in a Backpack, a local group that provides healthy snacks for 250 qualifying elementary school children on weekends and on school breaks. The group works with three schools...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) made the following statement today after the Public Service Commission announced today that they have expedited a plan to seeing that FitzPatrick is refueled in conjunction with the Clean Energy Standard. The...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) made the following statement today after the Public Service Commission announced today that they have expedited a plan to seeing that FitzPatrick is refueled in conjunction with the Clean Energy Standard. The...

Providing our youth with the opportunity for a strong education is one of the most important jobs of our government. Unfortunately, the education system has had its fair share of challenges recently both in terms of funding and from policies stemming...

February is American Heart Month. To help recognize the importance of heart health, the Assembly passed two resolutions this month--one for those who are born with heart defects and one for those who later develop heart disease. A Day for Hearts The...

February is American Heart Month. To help recognize the importance of heart health, the Assembly passed two resolutions this month--one for those who are born with heart defects and one for those who later develop heart disease. A Day for Hearts The...