Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C–Chautauqua) recently spoke on the Assembly Floor against a proposed bill that would add hundreds of dollars of additional expenses to the purchase of a home by mandating expensive water testing requirements. It is estimated...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C–Chautauqua) recently attended The Resource Center’s sixth annual TRC Expo in Celoron. Over 1,400 people participated, learning about how The Resource Center supports people with disabilities and offers health-related...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C–Chautauqua) is urging local shoppers to take advantage of the sales tax exemption on clothing and footwear under $55 that began on April 1. The 2010-11 State Budget repealed the exemption, which initially extended to merchandise...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C-Chautauqua) today welcomed news that, for the first time in decades, New York state has an on-time budget. “This budget is historic because it closed a $10 billion deficit without relying on more spending or broad-based...

Citing the need to cut taxes and fees and make New York state more business-friendly, Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C–Chautauqua) voted yesterday against the proposed Assembly budget bill that would increase taxes and fees by over $700 million and provide...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C–Chautauqua County) is co-sponsoring legislation that would enable the University at Buffalo (UB) to implement a rationale tuition program, provide greater autonomy and flexibility for the administration of UB, and pave...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C–Chautauqua County) recently voiced his opposition to a pair of bills that would force bicycle riders to purchase license plates and insurance. Personal riders would pay a $25 fee with a $5 annual renewal charge, while commercial...

The Executive Budget presented by Governor Cuomo reflects the tremendous fiscal problems of New York state that were created over the last few years by unsustainable spending and tax increases. To his credit, Governor Cuomo’s budget cuts spending, rather...

As part of his ongoing efforts to protect the best interests of local sportsmen, Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C–Chautauqua County) announced his sponsorship of a bill that will permit the use of a rifle by hunters in Chautauqua County. Many other counties...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C–Chautauqua County) was recently appointed by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb as the ranking Minority member of the Committee on Social Services. He also will be a member of the committees on Health; Alcoholism and...

The State of the State Address indicated Governor Cuomo’s willingness to work with the Legislature on vital matters, such as reducing taxes, reining in spending and ending corruption in state government. Western New York families and businesses need...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R, C – Chautauqua County) was sworn in today as a member of the New York State Legislature. Goodell was joined by friends, family and colleagues in Hearing Room B of the Legislative Office Building in Albany for the ceremony,...