This past week, healthcare decisions at the federal level have created a standoff between our state representatives and the governor. The proposed passage of President Trump’s American Health Care Act (AHCA) sparked a reaction from Gov. Cuomo that was...

The Mohawk Valley Nine, a bipartisan coalition of state legislators representing Herkimer, Madison and Oneida counties, held its initial caucus meeting today. Styled in the fashion of other regional caucuses, the Mohawk Valley Nine pledged to work together...

On Wednesday, the Assembly Majority passed its one-house budget, and to say that it was unfavorable to our district and the whole of the Mohawk Valley and North Country would be an understatement. While there were a few positives to take away from the...

As budget negotiations continue, I wanted to take the time to lay out some of the priorities I’d like to see addressed in this year’s state budget. After meeting with so many various organizations and advocates over the last two months, I’ve been...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) has once again been awarded the New York State Farm Bureau’s “Circle of Friends” award for the sixth consecutive year. Blankenbush received this award for his support for agricultural issues and representing...

Today, Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) joined hundreds of workers from across the state to advocate for increased highway and bridge funding in this year’s state budget. The annual Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program...

On Wednesday, my Assembly colleagues and I tackled an issue that has negatively impacted thousands of New Yorkers across the state. Unfortunately, over the last year, many new homeowners have experienced disappointment and frustration with the state’s...

It is almost that time of the year again, a time when we as a community can come together and celebrate an industry that is the largest of its kind in all the U.S. The weekends of March 18 and 25 will grant us the opportunity to celebrate our wonderful...

Sir Francis Bacon coined the phrase “Knowledge is power” in his 1597 publishing of ‘Meditationes Sacrae and Human Philosophy.’ Knowledge is something that sees no color, creed, religion or gender. It is a power we all can obtain if given the proper...

In recent days, there has been a shift in the issues discussed in Albany. This week Assembly Majority passed a series of bills (Liberty Act) to give preferential treatment to illegal immigrants at taxpayer expense. While I support immigration, it needs...

Today, Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) and his Assembly Minority colleagues launched the conference’s C.A.R.E.S. Plan initiative. C.A.R.E.S. stands for the “Championing Aid, Rights, Equality and Services,” and is the product of a...

Today, Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) reiterated his displeasure with the Assembly Majority and their focus on protecting illegal aliens from federal law. His displeasure is in response to legislation passed by the Assembly Majority including...

It seems that all too often; talk of corruption and ethics violations emerge from Albany. It also does not do the honest and hard-working residents of this state any favors when New York is known as the “most corrupt state in the country.” Earlier...

Editor’s Note: Video of Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) here Following a press conference in Albany today, Assemblyman Raymond Walter (R,C,I-Amherst) and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) have introduced legislation...

“Today, my colleagues and I took the first step toward cleaning up Albany and restoring the public’s trust back in our government,” said Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River). “For too long, corrupt officials have gotten away with serving...

As of late, infrastructure funding has been a contentious issue between priorities regarding downstate projects and necessary repairs for our upstate community. Each year, the North Country must go to bat for its residents and fight for every dollar to...

Today, Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) threw his support behind the New York Farm Bureau and its push for an increased tax credit to help offset New York’s rising minimum wage. In its release, the Farm Bureau is advocating for a $500...

“This year’s budget has been the most convoluted process I have experienced during my time as a member of the Legislature. Not only did the governor neglect our community as he traveled across the state, preaching his political philosophy, but he...

When it comes to the misuse of taxpayer dollars, the current administration has a habit of pointing fingers at everyone except themselves. After a week of regional presentations that took the place of the usual “State of the State Address,” Gov. Cuomo...

The staff of Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) will hold mobile office hours on Tuesday, January 24 from 2 to 4 p.m at the Camden Village Office; and Thursday, January 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Westmoreland Town Office. Residents and elected...