Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM – Meco) joined a group of state lawmakers, including Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, farmers, and supporters in Albany for a press conference held by Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I – Schoharie) to call for the reintroduction...

Ever wonder what it would be like to come into work each day not knowing what’s ahead — to have uncertainty, danger and whiplash around every turn? Thus was the situation in Buffalo earlier this week and thus is the task of our law enforcement officers...

Following New York’s economic outlook being dubbed the worst in the nation as part of The Rich States, Poor States: American Legislative Exchange Council-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index , Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I, SAM –Meco) is...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) rallied with colleagues on both sides of the aisle today at a press conference reaffirming commitment to protecting employees with differing abilities. Smullen is a protector for those with developmental disabilities,...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) was joined by fellow Minority colleagues today at a press conference calling for further election security measures in preparation for this year’s election cycle. Following a stint of concerning new voting...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) joined his fellow Assembly Minority colleagues, the New York State Farm Bureau, and farm owners today to call for the maintenance of the farm employee overtime threshold. The threshold, recently lowered from...

“For the governor to continue forcing school children to comply with an unconstitutional mask mandate is irresponsible. These misguided mask policies were designed during a pandemic and applied to the state in a one-size-fits-all fashion.This type of...

“The rate of inflation is the highest it’s been in 35 years, and with very little hope of an end in sight, my Minority colleagues and I had to step in with legislation. Bill A.8481 will put a temporary end to state sales taxes on everyday items, such...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) is partnering with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department to provide fresh venisonto seniors and veterans in need or unable to hunt themselves. This is a tradition famous in parts of the Adirondack region...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) is partnering with the Fulton County Office For The Aging, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and other local community groups to help provide “Venison For Veterans” in need. Smullen is eager...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) joined Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences today to call for an end to bail reform and the various offshoots that relax criminal justice laws and allow lawbreakers to harm their neighbors and communities....

“Today’s State of the State Address contained some good ideas, particularly the proposals to implement term limits on state-level officials and the replacement of the Joint Committee on Public Ethics with a new, independent ethics agency, but I think...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) has written a letter to the governor requesting that she open a state-operated COVID-19 testing site at Fulton Montgomery Community College following outreach from St. Mary’s Hospital in Montgomery County...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) has joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) to call for the cost-analysis of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), its impact based on the New York State Climate Action...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) is congratulating the City of Gloversville as it has recently been selected by the governor’s office for a $10 million-dollar Downtown Revitalization Initiative. ​​"I'm glad to see the people of Gloversville...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) has drafted a bill in partnership with Sen. Joseph A. Griffo to strengthen and enhance broadband capabilities across all of New York. Dubbed the ‘Regional Broadband Expansion and Access Program (RBEAP),’...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) recently participated in an Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee hearing discussing New York’s rapid transition to full electrification of the economy as a way to influence climate change.As the ranking...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) notes the rapid closure of several Upstate New York correctional facilities. These closures reflect the continued erosion of public safety through recent legislative efforts at criminal justice reform, while...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) today announced that a significant step in the fight for further broadband access has been taken. The New York State Broadband Program Office is now asking the public to provide input and data via a survey...

Editor’s Note: Please click here to view Letter Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) was joined by his Assembly Minority colleagues requesting the State Department of Health and Governor Hochul reverse the mandate that requires healthcare...