Press Releases

Lower Property Tax Hinges On Mandate Reform

We all know that New York State has high taxes. Unfortunately, since the recession hit, those taxes only increased, as the state leaders scurried for ways to pay for expenses, rather than trim spending. Subsequently, in the last two years, we’ve arrived...

Barclay to Host 2nd Annual Sportsmen’s Day in Albany

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,-Pulaski) will join the Assembly Minority Conference in hosting the 2nd annual Sportsmen and Outdoor Recreation Legislative Awareness Day on Tuesday, January 25. The event, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in...

Barclay to Serve on Energy, Environmental, Ways and Means, Judiciary committees in Assembly; Minority Ranker on Insurance

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) has been appointed to continue as ranking Minority member on the Assembly Insurance Committee. In addition, he has been named to two new committees—the Energy and the Environmental Conservation committees....

The Year Ahead: Focus on Jobs, Cutting Taxes, Revamping School Aid Formula

There are a number of changes taking place in Albany already with the new Governor. I’m encouraged by the state of the state address in which Gov. Cuomo cited that he will consolidate government agencies. He has hopes to reform our state budget process,...

Barclay: I’m Encouraged by Cuomo’s Focus on Budget Process, Job Plan, Government Consolidation

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) today made the following statement following Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s first state of the state address, held today in Albany at 1 p.m. “I’m encouraged by the Governor’s remarks today on creating a new beginning,...

Barclay Congratulates Cuomo, Looks Forward to Improving State through Smart Policy Creation

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) issued the following statement today following Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s inauguration: “Congratulations to Gov. Cuomo for officially becoming our 56th Governor. I wish him well as our new Executive leader....