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William A. Barclay
Assembly District 124
 
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Barclay: Raising Minimum Wage Will Limit Job and Economic Growth in Hard Times
May 15, 2012
Barclay: Pistol Permit Renewal Yet Another Attack On 2nd Amendment Rights
May 15, 2012
Barclay Announces Local Library Grants
May 7, 2012
Help Available For Small-Business Owners
May 1, 2012
Barclay: Time for Assembly to Pass Penalty for Synthetic Drug Use
April 30, 2012
Barclay: Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Helps Prevent Overdose, Protects Environment
April 24, 2012
Barclay: U.S. Labor Department Still Does Not Go Far Enough to Ensure Future Generations of Family Farms
April 20, 2012
Unnecessary Regulations on Gun Manufacturers Removed from Budget
April 2, 2012
Barclay Applauds Synthetic Marijuana Ban Today by Health Department
March 29, 2012
Budget Update; DNA Expansion Passes; Remember Basics of Road Safety
March 26, 2012
Barclay: Health Department's Alerts Provide More Reason to Ban Synthetic Marijuana
March 26, 2012
Barclay Defends New Yorkers’ Second Amendment Rights
March 13, 2012
Barclay Encourages Youth to Apply for Summer Work Studying Biomass Energy
March 5, 2012
Barclay: Update our Aged Transmission Lines, Put More Energy on the Grid
February 29, 2012
Manufacturing Still Plays Vital Role in New York State Economy
February 27, 2012
Barclay Pleased By Action On Synthetic Marijuana
February 23, 2012
State Launches New Senior Consumer Info Hotline; Protect Yourself, Loved Ones Against Fraud
February 20, 2012
Barclay: NRC Decision to Approve Nuclear Plant in Georgia Paves Way for Oswego County Future, Improved Economy
February 10, 2012
Barclay Launches Petition to Fight Against Synthetic Drugs
February 8, 2012
‘Thank A Service Member’ Makes Us Mindful Of Sacrifices Made
February 6, 2012
Barclay: Further Limits on Farm Labor Unnecessary
February 3, 2012
Wage Theft Protection Act Hurts Small Business; Repeal this Mandate
January 30, 2012
Barclay Appointed Deputy Minority Leader
January 24, 2012
Barclay: ‘Closure of Indian Point Not Justified’
January 17, 2012
Governor’s Budget Cuts Spending, Holds Line on Taxes Again
January 17, 2012
Legislation Would Make Sale, Use of Synthetic Drugs Illegal
January 16, 2012
Barclay Introduces Legislation to Ban Sale of ‘Synthetic Cannabinoids’
January 10, 2012
Stage Set for New Legislative Year in Albany, But Will Albany Deliver?
January 9, 2012
Barclay: State of State Celebrates Victories, Lays Plan for Year
January 4, 2012
Priorities in New Year: Cut Spending, Mandates and Help Job Creation
December 30, 2011
New York Encourages Job Creation with Excelsior Program, Entrepreneur Resources
December 23, 2011
Governor Joins Effort to Strengthen Mandatory Reporting Requirements
December 15, 2011
College Coaches, Professors Also Should Be Mandated Reporters
December 12, 2011
Item Drive for Troops Seeks Candy, Granola Bars, Hygiene Products and Cards
November 22, 2011
Medicaid Takeover Would Reduce County Tax Burden
November 21, 2011
Barclay Drafts Legislation to Require Felony Status Check on Benefit Applicants
November 16, 2011
Local Volunteers Coordinate to Send Items to Troops, Donations Needed
November 14, 2011
Barclay Urges Constituents to Attend Free Screening for Alzheimer’s
November 9, 2011
Event Encourages Families to Consider Adoption
November 7, 2011
Barclay: Good Riddance to Cheese-Slicing Regulation
November 1, 2011
State Launches Gold Alert System
October 31, 2011
Fleeing Felon Receives Benefits; Points to Hole in State System
October 24, 2011
Portal Opens With New Government Resource Site
October 17, 2011
Barclay: ‘How Did a Man Wanted for Attempted Murder Receive NYS Benefits?’
October 12, 2011
Consumers: Know What to Expect Before Switching Energy Suppliers
October 10, 2011
Barclay: ‘Congratulations to Winners’
October 9, 2011
Dignity of Funerals Upheld, Oral Medications to Treat Cancer Covered with New Laws
October 3, 2011
Stillborn Birth Certificate Bill Signed by Governor
September 28, 2011
Barclay: Cuomo Should Have Signed War of 1812 Anniversary Commission Legislation
September 27, 2011
Emerging Technology Tax Credits Renewed
September 19, 2011
Global Panel Addresses Government Accountability
September 16, 2011
Barclay Urges Governor To Sign War Of 1812 Anniversary Commission Legislation
September 14, 2011
Stillborn Birth Certificate Bill Delivered to the Governor
September 13, 2011
Barclay Urges Commissioner of Education to let Schools Keep Calendars Intact
August 31, 2011
Great New York State Fair Showcases Our Strengths
August 29, 2011
Literacy Coalition in Need of Donations for Event
August 24, 2011
Jobless Rate Dips Slightly; Self-Employment Resources Extended; Job Prospects in Science Remain Strong
August 22, 2011
Barclay: Public Voices Needed as Regional Council Embarks on 5-year Plan
August 17, 2011
Summer Tourism: Tis the Season
August 15, 2011
New Laws Created to Revitalize Community, Protect Overdose Victims, Bar Domestic Violence Offenders from Owning Firearms
August 8, 2011
Economic Development, Jobs—the Only Solution to Better Times
August 1, 2011
Barclay Signs onto Bill to Create a Felony for Failure to Report Death, Disappearance of a Child
July 26, 2011
Missing Elderly Legislation Passes; System Would Mimic Amber Alert
July 25, 2011
Ritchie, Barclay Meet with Both Sides in Nuclear Strike
July 20, 2011
‘Let’s Get Back To The Table’
July 15, 2011
Barclay: Property Tax Relief Beginning is Here
July 6, 2011
End of Session Brings Many New Laws
July 5, 2011
‘Ag Department to Farmers: Stop Cutting the Cheese’
June 30, 2011
Barclay to Host Town Hall Meeting in Oswego Tomorrow
June 28, 2011
Barclay Co-Sponsors Legislation To Expand Insurance Coverage For Autism
June 24, 2011
Summer Reading Challenges Available
June 21, 2011
Barclay Backs Pro-Business Legislation
June 20, 2011
Stillbirth Certificate Bill Passes Assembly
June 16, 2011
Barclay: Pass the Stillborn Birth Certificate Bill
June 14, 2011
Barclay: Education May Help Prevent Suicide
June 13, 2011
Barclay to Host Town Hall Meeting in Oswego
June 8, 2011
Elder Abuse Often Unrecognized
May 27, 2011
Barclay Defends New Yorkers’ Second Amendment Rights
May 26, 2011
Barclay Promotes ‘511NY’ for Safe Summer Travel
May 25, 2011
Push to Create Free Fishing Clinics for Service Members and Veterans Passes Assembly
May 20, 2011
eSTOP Law Proven Effective Tool in Internet Safety; Registries Help Parents Keep Track
May 16, 2011
Fishing Clinic for Service Members and Veterans Bill Advances in Assembly
May 12, 2011
Do We Need All The Regulations We Have?
May 9, 2011
Leaders Meet to Discuss Future of Birdseye
May 5, 2011
Record High Trout Numbers Indicate Promising Fishing Season
May 2, 2011
Lack of Vitamin D linked to Multiple Sclerosis
April 25, 2011
Farmers’ Markets Provide Easy Way to Buy Local
April 23, 2011
Barclay, Ritchie React to Birds Eye Closure
April 15, 2011
New Program Helps Local Farmers, Businesses with More Affordable Power
April 13, 2011
Budget Reduces Spending, Does Not Include New Taxes, But Brings Steep Cuts
April 11, 2011
Law Designed to Protect Newborns; Local Agencies Raise Awareness of Child Abuse
April 4, 2011
This Year’s Budget: Tough But Keeps Line On Spending, No New Taxes
March 31, 2011
Census Reveals Upswing in Population
March 28, 2011
Assembly Passes Spending Plan; Schools Hit by Aid Disparity; Sales Tax Exemptions
March 21, 2011
Barclay to Serve on Higher Ed Conference Committee
March 16, 2011
Drug Testing for Public Assistance Applicants Would Help People Access Care
March 14, 2011
Tax Cuts Spur Economic Growth
March 7, 2011
Preventative Medicine Worth Billions to Country’s Bottom Line
February 28, 2011
Ag Literacy Week Provides Opportunity for Primary Grades
February 22, 2011
Job Creation Key to Economic Turnaround
February 7, 2011
Governor’s Budget Outlines Good Starting Point For Discussion
February 1, 2011
State Assemblyman to Host Town Hall Meetings throughout the Region
January 31, 2011
Kidneys Play Important Role in Overall Health
January 31, 2011
Barclay: Assembly Should Follow Senate’s Lead and Pass Property Tax Cap
January 31, 2011
State Tackles Long-Overdue Redesign of Medicaid
January 24, 2011
Lower Property Tax Hinges On Mandate Reform
January 17, 2011
Barclay to Host 2nd Annual Sportsmen’s Day in Albany
January 14, 2011
Barclay to Serve on Energy, Environmental, Ways and Means, Judiciary committees in Assembly; Minority Ranker on Insurance
January 11, 2011
The Year Ahead: Focus on Jobs, Cutting Taxes, Revamping School Aid Formula
January 10, 2011
Barclay: I’m Encouraged by Cuomo’s Focus on Budget Process, Job Plan, Government Consolidation
January 5, 2011
Barclay Congratulates Cuomo, Looks Forward to Improving State through Smart Policy Creation
January 4, 2011
Local VFW Sends Nearly 500 Stockings to Troops
December 7, 2010
Consumer Protection Launches Elder Abuse Prevention Line
December 1, 2010
Schools Invited to Submit Best Artwork for State Exhibit
November 30, 2010
Food Pantry Visits Up in Time of Need
November 29, 2010
Alzheimer’s Affects 5.1 Million Americans
November 15, 2010
More Locations Established as Drop-Off Sites for Items for the Troops
November 9, 2010
New Health Law Changes Take Effect in 2014
November 8, 2010
Halloween Candy, Cards, Hygiene Products all Wanted for Troops
November 4, 2010
Barclay Congratulates Winners in 2010 Election
November 3, 2010
Seniors Learn About Nutrition, Blood Pressure, Prevention at Barclay’s Health Fair
September 1, 2010
Barclay: Governor’s Veto Hinders Local Tourism
August 31, 2010
Barclay Sponsors Legislation to Help Families with Autism
August 24, 2010
Barclay to Host Senior Health Fair
August 24, 2010
Seniors Targeted in Area Scams
August 12, 2010
Child Abuse Agencies Assisting More Victims
August 2, 2010
Sunoco Plant Opening Provides Jobs, Economic Development for Region
July 26, 2010
42nd Infantry Division Band to Perform in Skaneateles and Oswego
July 7, 2010
Expanding DNA Database Would Link More Criminals to Unsolved Crimes
June 28, 2010
Barclay: Games Continue with Taxpayers’ Time and Money
June 28, 2010
Lowering Energy Costs Creates Job Growth, Not New Taxes
June 21, 2010
Barclay: Lack of Accountability and Transparency Produces Near-Complete Budget Without Necessary Cuts
June 18, 2010
Barclay: Microstamping Bill Adds Cost, Hassle for Gun Owners
June 16, 2010
State Law Change Improves Military Voting
June 14, 2010
Barclay: Majority’s Inability to Govern Could Lead to Shutdown of State
June 11, 2010
Dairy Day Offers Taste of New York’s Leading Industry
June 10, 2010
Start-Up Capital Available Through New Grant Program
June 8, 2010
Summer Reading Gives Children Academic Advantages
June 7, 2010
Barclay: Assembly Majority Focuses on Everything But the State Budget
June 2, 2010
Barclay: Assembly Majority Reopens Parks and Historic Sites with New Taxes and Fund Sweeps
May 28, 2010
Motorists Reminded to Use Caution Near Buggies, Slow-Moving Vehicles
May 27, 2010
Barclay: Still No Movement in Albany
May 18, 2010
Veteran Services Change with Times
May 17, 2010
Barclay: Fort Closure Irresponsible; Could Have Been Avoided With a Budget
May 13, 2010
Ineffective Albany Leadership Ends ‘Power for Jobs’ Program
May 13, 2010
Lack of Budget, Leadership Manifests in Bad Legislation, Choices
May 11, 2010
Let’s Maintain Our Constitutional Right to Bear Arms
May 10, 2010
Barclay: Let’s Stay in Albany Until We Have a Budget
May 5, 2010
Barclay: Lawmakers Should Have Stayed in Albany to Pass a Budget
April 29, 2010
Barclay: Enough with Extenders Already, We Need a Budget
April 27, 2010
Sex Offender Registration Would Improve with New Law, Make State Safer
April 26, 2010
Barclay: ’10-’11 Budget Is Seven Days Late, Yet the Assembly Majority Refuses To Address It
April 8, 2010
New York Reaches Tax Freedom Day Later than Most States
April 7, 2010
As Budget Deadline Looms, Barclay Calls for Greater Transparency
March 29, 2010
Report: Right-Size Albany Administration in Correctional System
March 25, 2010
Barclay to Cuomo: Join States in Opposing Obamacare
March 25, 2010
Barclay: New Yorkers Cannot Afford New Taxes and More Borrowing
March 24, 2010
The People Have Spoken: Keep Fort Ontario Open
March 24, 2010
New York Sea Grant Grows with Environmental Threats, Technology
March 22, 2010
Grants Available for Rural Businesses
March 17, 2010
Survey Shows Importance of Physicians to Economy
March 15, 2010
Labor Department Links Job Seekers with Employers
March 8, 2010
Community: Save Fort Ontario
March 3, 2010
Barclay: Too Many Questions Remain To Allow Wind Mills On Lake Ontario
March 2, 2010
Budget Sweeps Proved More Cause to Worry
March 1, 2010
Barclay Launches Online Survey in Support of Keeping Fort Ontario Open
February 24, 2010
Closure of Fort Ontario: A Bad Idea
February 22, 2010
Barclay: Closing Fort Ontario is Not the Answer to Closing the Budget Deficit
February 19, 2010
Barclay: New Tax Will Hinder Job Growth
February 19, 2010
Barclay: Don't Hold Tax Refunds
February 17, 2010
Farm Bureau Names Barclay To Its ‘Circle Of Friends’
February 15, 2010
Barclay: Governor Should Have Signed Ethics Legislation
February 3, 2010
Barclay: Governor's Budget Caps Spending But Increases Fees and Taxes, Again
February 2, 2010
Governor's Budget Does Not Go Far Enough To Reduce Spending
January 25, 2010
Credit for Small Businesses Available
January 25, 2010
Barclay and Assembly Minority Conference Announce Launch of New “Stop Government Waste” Website
January 22, 2010
Barclay Hosts Pro-Sportsmen Event In Albany
January 20, 2010
Analysis Reveals Governor's Budget to Cost Family of Four $1,812 More Annually
January 15, 2010
Barclay: Governor's Address Sets Tone of Reform for New Year
January 8, 2010
Barclay: 'Blueprint for Better Budget' Provides Framework for Change
January 6, 2010
Barclay: Shared Services Grant Dollars Good News for Elbridge-Area Residents
January 4, 2010
Ethics Reform Bill Will Establish More Guidelines for Public Officials
December 14, 2009
Budget Plan Stops Short of Real Change
December 7, 2009
Barclay: After Weeks of Inaction, Assembly Passes Shortsighted Deficit Reduction Plan
December 2, 2009
New Law Cracks Down on DWI Offenders
November 30, 2009
License Fee Reversal Exemplifies Successful Grassroots Campaign
November 23, 2009
Barclay: Frustration Continues as No Action is Taken
November 20, 2009
Barclay Presents Real Solutions to Close Budget Deficit in Albany
November 20, 2009
Costly New License Plate Mandate Halted
November 16, 2009
Deficit Looms as Inaction Presides
November 16, 2009
Barclay: Mandatory License Plate Replacement Fee Of $25 ‘Ludicrous’
November 12, 2009
Barclay: Today’s Events Only Prolonged a Difficult Process
November 10, 2009