Press Releases

Simpson: Third Budget Extender Signals Continued One-Party Dysfunction

“Majority leadership’s single-party rule is failing New Yorkers by not addressing the failures of bail reform in a timely manner all while violent crime is on the rise. In yet another example of Albany dysfunction, the budget is now 18 days late and...

Simpson: School Safety is A Priority

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) attended a press conference today in the Capitol alongside Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Dr. Michael Prezioso, Commissioner of the Saratoga County Department of Mental Health and several members...

Simpson: ‘Raise The Age’ Law Brings More Crime To New York

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) joined his legislative colleagues and local district attorneys today in the Capitol for a press conference to call for reform of the “Raise the Age” (RTA) law. The law, passed in 2018, raised the age at which...

Simpson on Assembly One-House Budget Proposal

“The Assembly One-House Budget Proposal gives resources to many areas that will benefit the constituents in my district. The North Country and Adirondack Region stands to benefit tremendously with dedicated stewardship funding, invasive species eradication...

Simpson Joins Rathbun’s First Tapping of the Season

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) joined the Rathbun family at Rathbun’s Maple Sugar House for their annual first maple tapping of the season. Joining him were Sen. Jake Ashby, State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball and members of the Granville...

Simpson: Amtrak to Reopen Adirondack Line

Today, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) announced that Amtrak has committed to reopening their Adirondack Line by April 3. Simpson thanked Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) for her advocacy in getting the line reopened.​“This is a great day...

Simpson: Local Roads Deserve More State Funding

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) attended a press conference on the Million Dollar Staircase in the Capitol today to advocate for increased state funding for local roads, bridges, and culverts. Simpson stood alongside Assembly Minority Leader Will...

Simpson Tours Correctional Facility at Rikers Island

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) toured and participated in a press conference today at the correctional facility located on Rikers Island. He was joined by Assembly Minority members, Correction Officers Benevolent Association (COBA) President Benny...

Simpson Wants Aid for Communities with Prison Closure

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) introduced new legislation that would require New York state to pay taxes on the assessed property value of closed state prisons (A.4937)/(S.02745). If the legislation passes, it would require the state to take responsibility...

Simpson Responds to Legislation to Create Retirement Benefit for Inmates

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) is pushing back against proposed legislation to create a monthly retirement benefit for New York prison inmates. The legislation proposed by the Senate Majority would require inmates to be at least 62 years of age...

Simpson Seeking Nominations for Inaugural 114th District 'Women of Distinction' Tribute

“With March being Women's History Month, I'd like to take the opportunity to announce that my office will begin accepting nominations for the 114th District's Inaugural Women of Distinction program to honor local women who have made lasting contributions...

Simpson Sponsors Bill to Provide Parents with Access to School Bus Security Cameras

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) sponsored legislation this year that will give parents and guardians access to video and photo documentation in the unfortunate event of an incident on a school bus that leads to injury or harm to a child (A. 3169)....

Simpson: Gov. Hochul’s Budget Proposal Addresses Rightful Gun Owners in Adirondack Park

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) commends Gov. Hochul for addressing during her budget proposal yesterday the gun control laws passed in a special session last summer banning lawful concealed-carry permit holders from entering the Adirondack and...

Simpson on the 2023-24 Executive Budget: More of the Same for NY

“New York is at a financial tipping point– the abrupt rise in our cost of living, the flooding of out-migration and with the highest taxes in the country, our state needs legislators who understand the urgency to create real changes. Gov. Hochul proposed...

Simpson Congratulates Ticonderoga as the $10 Million North Country Winner

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) today congratulated the town of Ticonderoga for being the recipient of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). Of the 10-round winners, the town will receive $10 million in funding to help boost the community...

Simpson: What More Proof Is Needed?

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Sen. Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), and members from the Assembly and Senate Conferences to renew calls to repeal the state’s dangerous and deadly bail...

Simpson: Victory Lap for Legislative Transparency

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) today applauded the Assembly for implementation of a livestream option for the general public to view committee meetings. In 2016, the Assembly Minority, including Simpson’s predecessor, Sen. Dan Stec, pushed for...

Simpson: More Unfulfilled Promises from Gov. Hochul

“We have heard the same talk for years, promising hard-working New Yorkers and businesses brighter days ahead, yet each year it’s the same– failure to deliver what our voters demand that we, as legislators, change. Skyrocketing inflation is driving...

Simpson Appointed Ranking Minority Member of Environmental Conservation

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) was appointed by Minority Assembly Leader Will Barclay as ranking Minority member of the Environmental Conservation Committee for this upcoming legislative session. As the most senior Minority member of the committee,...

Simpson Opposes Special Session for Legislator Pay Raises

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) opposes the Majority’s call to hold a special session regarding pay raises for state legislators. Other Assembly members have also voiced their opposition to the idea of increasing their salary, saying it’s...