Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie), the ranking Minority member of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture, is voicing his concern for the future of agriculture in New York state following a 2-1 decision by the Farm Laborers Wage Board on Friday...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) joined his colleagues from the Assembly Minority Conference at a press conference today calling for the passage of the Inflation Relief & Consumer Assistance Plan (A.8481). The proposal would suspend state sales...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie), assisted by state and local officials such as Sen. Michelle Hinchey (SD-46), Greene County Sheriff Pete Kusminsky and local volunteers, distributed 1,000 rapid antigen testing kits and KN95 masks to residents...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) and Sen. Michelle Hinchey (SD-46) delivered a total of 1,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen testing kits and KN95 masks to Community Action of Greene County (CAGC) and the Hunter Foundation on Thursday, Jan. 20. The pandemic-related...

“While there were some announcements to be applauded in today’s executive budget address, just as was the case with her State of the State speech, there was a glaring absence of direct solutions to critical problems. When confronting the issue of...

“Home care is something that affects all of us, whether directly impacting our personal well-being and independence or that of those we love. We are looking over the edge of a cliff in these coming years when it comes to retaining sufficient staffing...

“Our New York State Park Police force is critical to maintaining the safety, accessibility and enjoy ability of our state parks and the many events and gatherings they host. I am troubled by reports stating that the number of State Park Police officers...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is raising concerns following the enactment of a law in New York City allowing non-citizens to vote in the city’s elections, fearing it may be a sign of things to come from the Majority-dominated Legislature....

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is joining his Minority colleagues from the Senate and Assembly in calling for the passage of anti-crime measures and the rollback of bail reform during this legislative session. The call for action comes in response...

“It is hard to believe that New York is in worse shape now than it was a year ago, but years into the COVID-19 pandemic our people are facing more uncertainty than ever. Even under a new governor, families and business owners continue to contend with...

“As legislators, our constituents look to us to lead during challenging times. We are elected to do the people’s work, and help families, small businesses and local governments contend with the rapidly changing circumstances they face in their daily...

“While I am relieved to a degree that this delay has temporarily distanced our farms from disaster, our farmers need certainty that they’ll be able continue their operations beyond the next few years, or even pass their farms to the next generation....

“Today’s decision is another good step toward making Andrew Cuomo face the consequences of his highly unethical actions. While I hoped this would have happened sooner and have called for him to return this money for months now, I am relieved that...

“Enough is enough. With vaccines and boosters readily available to those who want them, and contact tracing technology and testing being more accessible than ever, we do not need a statewide mandate to protect people’s health. More than that, it is...

“The vote of the New York City Council to allow 800,000 illegal immigrants to vote shows the true colors of the extremist Majority lawmakers who control our state government under one-party rule. While I am certain this legislation will not withstand...

For many farmers in New York state, the winter months are a time to unwind from the stresses of a challenging and demanding growing season. This year, however, our farmers remain with a great deal of apprehension as we await a decision that could threaten...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) joined other legislators, New York Farm Bureau Board of Directors Vice President Eric Ooms, and farmers from Grow NY Farms today in holding a press conference announcing the delivery of letters from hundreds of...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) announced that Tannersville will receive $10 million in funding as one of the Capital Region winners of the fifth round of New York state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). The DRI investment will focus...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) joined Gov. Kathy Hochul, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Richard Ball, and a bipartisan group of legislators Saturday in Corona, Queens as the governor signed the Nourish...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is partnering with state Sen. Peter Oberacker (SD-51) and Sen. Pete Harckham (SD-40) to find a suitable location for a new drug-alcohol treatment center in Schoharie County. Tague, Sen. Oberacker, and Sen. Harckham...