Despite what you may think, the Assembly Minority are the only ones who actually debate the budget. When we debate the budget, the people of the state get a complete picture of what is in the document. This year, the governor did all he could to hide...

Today in Albany, the Assembly Majority blocked an initiative to make college degrees more affordable for middle-class families in New York State. Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick), a leading proponent of education on Long Island and member of...

“I am proud to announce that we have passed a state budget that finally fully restores the 2011 education cuts known as the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA), delivers a record amount of school aid for our educators and students, and secures a $1 billion...

“It is deplorable that after two of the three most powerful men in Albany were convicted of corruption, we are still left victim to the ‘three men in a room’ process of negotiating the state budget. This is a perfect example of how Albany is not...

“At a time when Long Island’s property taxes are through the roof and our income taxes are some of the highest in the nation, we should be doing everything we can to attract new businesses and increase revenue for our state. There’s no reason Las...

“It is disappointing that after 11 months of closed door deliberations the best that the Assembly Majority could come up with are procedural changes that they themselves voted against mere weeks ago when the Assembly Minority proposed them. Their proposal...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently outlined his budget priorities as the Legislature delves deeper into negotiations. He said his main focus will be on restoring infrastructure parity between New York City and the rest of the state and...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today criticized the process of electing new members to the New York State Board of Regents. The vote for the three open seats is by simple majority rule and involves a joint session with both houses of the Legislature...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today called for a vote on new “Truth in Spending” legislation that would require full disclosure on member items, discretionary funds and so-called “lump sum payments” for all legislators. Negotiating...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today reiterated his support for stripping state pension and retirement benefits from corrupt politicians. McDonough’s comments come after it was recently revealed that convicted former state lawmakers Sheldon...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) was one of several legislators on a panel that interviewed 32 candidates for the two open seats on the New York State Board of Regents this week. McDonough, a longtime proponent for Long Island schools and member...

Following a press conference in Albany this morning, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is calling for passage of common-sense legislation that will help middle-class families afford college education and offer solutions to the growing epidemic...

Following a press conference this morning in Albany held by members of the UFC organization, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) is calling for legalization of mixed martial arts (MMA) in New York State. McDonough has sponsored legislation for...

As an unwavering proponent of public safety, Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) has issued a warning to those posting newly-acquired driver licenses and learner permits on social media. Posting important information such as signature, date of...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick), Ranking Minority Member on the Assembly Transportation Committee, Wednesday spoke at the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Transportation and raised concerns directly to Transportation Commissioner Matthew...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today announced that he has signed on as a sponsor of legislation introduced by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I-Glenville) that seeks to make all pork spending, member items and legislative earmarks fully transparent...

“I am pleased to announce that several measures to protect New York’s women have officially become law today, including measures to prevent sexual harassment and prohibit discrimination against mothers-to-be in the workplace, as well as measures to...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently thanked students and teachers at Fayette Elementary School in Merrick for their donations to his Coats for Kids campaign, which collects new and used coats for needy families on Long Island. The program...

“The governor failed to adequately address Common Core reform during this year’s State of the State Address. He touted his accomplishments, but blamed the State Education Department for failing on his own education initiatives. Let us not forget that...

Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) today attended a press conference held by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) in Albany. The lawmakers introduced 17 measures aimed at changing the rules of the Assembly to increase accountability,...