Tedisco FOILS Hochul on “Independent” COVID Report Contract
Senator Jim Tedisco filed a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request seeking a copy of the contract between the Hochul Administration and the Olson Group, LTD, regarding the firm’s review of New York’s COVID-19 policies. Tedisco expressed frustration over the delay in the release of the report, stating, “Where is this report and why hasn’t it been released? Hochul has been totally silent on its status and despite her promises to do so, has shown a real lack of transparency.”Reflecting on the impact of the executive order mandating the placement of COVID-positive patients...
Simpson Stands Against Foundation Aid Cuts
"Simpson Stands Against Foundation Aid Cuts"In a recent statement, Simpson expressed strong opposition to the governor's proposed cuts to foundation aid, emphasizing the negative impact they could have on education. Instead, Simpson praised the Assembly's proposed budget, which allocates $36.4 billion to General Support for Public Schools, as a more suitable option for the future of children.Simpson highlighted the importance of rejecting the governor's proposals to ensure the preservation of key provisions such as the "hold harmless" provision and the inflation rate...
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Tedisco Criticizes Senate Majority's Budget as "The Mother of All Exodus Budgets"
State Senator Jim Tedisco strongly criticized the Senate Majority's budget proposal, labeling it as "The Mother of All Exodus Budgets." Tedisco expressed his concerns about the excessive spending in the budget, stating, "Where’s the printing press to print $13 billion in cash for new spending of taxpayer funds for the Senate Majority’s one-house state budget plan that was passed today? They can’t use Monopoly money to pay for it!"Tedisco warned that if the spending plan is implemented, it will burden hard-working taxpayers and small businesses in the state. He highlighted...
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Senator Dan Stec Criticizes Senate Budget Proposal
Senator Dan Stec has issued a statement criticizing the Senate one-house budget proposal in New York State. According to Senator Stec, the budget would exacerbate the state's financial crisis and fail to address key issues such as the broken Tier Six pension system and public safety concerns.Senator Stec expressed his concerns about the budget's high cost and misplaced priorities, stating that it would increase taxes by $7 billion and spend $246.2 billion, $13 billion more than Governor Hochul's Executive Budget proposal. He emphasized that the plan fails to tackle the...
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Prioritizing New York Families: Assemblyman Simpson Signs on to Child Care Reforms
Assemblyman Matt Simpson of Horicon, New York, has recently shown his dedication to the welfare and educational progress of children in the state by endorsing a set of child care bills that focus on improving affordability and accessibility for families. The legislative measures aim to enhance the support for child care systems, particularly in the areas of reimbursement rates for pre-K students and the establishment of child day care facilities through tax exemptions."The surge in child poverty in New York routes from post-pandemic measures ending such as the expanded...
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Tedisco Donates Bike Helmets to Ballston Spa Schools Wellness Day
Senator Jim Tedisco recently made a generous contribution to the Ballston Spa Central School District's Wellness Expo. Tedisco donated over 50 bike helmets to ensure the safety of children as they engage in outdoor activities with the arrival of warmer weather.Expressing his gratitude, Senator Tedisco stated, "I was proud to support the Ballston Spa Central School District's Wellness Expo by securing and donating over 50 bike helmets for children so they can safely recreate as we spring forward into warmer weather. Thanks to all the parents, teachers, staff, the PTA,...
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Assemblyman Simpson Brings ADK United to Assembly Chamber
Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) recently extended a special invitation to the Adirondack United Varsity Girls Ice Hockey Team to the Assembly floor in the New York state Capitol. The team achieved a significant milestone by clinching their first NYSPHAA state championship after an impressive 18-0 season. The Adirondack United team comprises students from various Section II schools, including Queensbury, Corinth, Hudson Falls, South Glens Falls, Glens Falls, and Saratoga Springs School Districts.In a statement, Assemblyman Simpson expressed his admiration for the...
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Simpson and Walsh Advocate for Increased CHIPS Funding
Assemblyman Matt Simpson and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh came together at the Halfmoon Highway Garage to rally for increased Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding on March 1, 2024."The governor's proposal to reduce CHIPS funding by $60 million is shortsighted and fails to address the urgent needs of our local transportation systems... Neglecting our infrastructure now will only exacerbate the $89 billion in unmet local needs over the next two decades, jeopardizing economic growth and public safety... We must restore the $60 million...
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Simpson Recognizes Lake George Volleyball Team on Chamber Floor
Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) recently welcomed the Lake George girls’ varsity volleyball team to the Assembly floor in Albany to honor their achievements. The Lakers had an impressive season finishing as the runner-up in the Class D state tournament, marking their best performance since their state championship win in 2001."I am proud to recognize the Lake George girls’ volleyball team for their remarkable season and performance in the Class D state tournament. Their hard work and dedication set a standard for excellence on and off the court. The bonds and...
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Tedisco and McDonald Honor NYS Champion Waterford-Halfmoon Girls Soccer Team at State Capitol
Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) and Assemblyman John McDonald (D-Cohoes) today welcomed to the New York State Capitol and honored with a legislative resolution they passed into law, the New York State Class C State Champion Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Girls Soccer Team.The team's impressive achievement of securing their second consecutive state championship was highlighted by Senator Tedisco as he stated, "This is the Waterford-Halfmoon High School Girls Soccer Team’s second-in-a-row state championship." The dedication and hard work of the team...
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Simpson Joins Push to Offer Relief for School Budgets
Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) stood in solidarity with Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) and other members of the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences during a press conference at the Capitol. The assembly members came together to introduce legislation (A.8447) aimed at providing school districts with more flexibility regarding the current state mandate requiring the purchase and lease of zero-emission buses by 2027.Simpson voiced concerns about the feasibility of the mandate, particularly for upstate and rural school districts that face unique...
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Walsh: We Will Not Leave Our Students in The Shadows
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) attended a press conference in Albany today alongside other officials to voice concerns over the potential decrease in school aid for certain districts in the state. The focus of the conference was the discontinuation of the "hold harmless" provision in the governor's Executive Budget proposal.During the press conference, Walsh emphasized the importance of fair resource allocation and addressing the diverse needs of communities to secure the future of students. She stated, "The looming threat of year-to-year reductions in...