Federal Government Must Provide Aid for Flood-Ravaged Communities
Apr 5, 2005
After touring flood-ravaged areas Sunday, Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh) is calling on the federal government to provide recovery aid to help Orange and Sullivan county homeowners and businesses. Gunther is joined in her efforts by Assemblyman...
Assembly’s cap on Medicaid costs will ease burden on local taxpayers
Mar 15, 2005
The Assembly introduced a budget resolution that delivers Sullivan and Orange counties nearly $7.6 million in local Medicaid savings (Resolution C322). The Assembly’s plan calls for a complete cap on Medicaid costs paid by county taxpayers, with...
Gunther Supports Legislation Protecting, Informing Patients
Mar 11, 2005
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh) announced the Assembly passed legislation requiring hospitals and nursing homes to disclose information related to staffing levels, and prohibiting staff members who are not registered nurses or licensed practical...
Gunther Announces Committee Assignments for the 2005 Legislative Session
Jan 24, 2005
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh) announced her appointment to six important Assembly committees – the Real Property Taxation; Agriculture; Racing and Wagering; Tourism, Arts and Sports Development; and Environmental Conservation – and...
Assemblywoman Gunther Sponsors Legislation to Expand Dental and Health Services
Feb 23, 2004
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh) has introduced new legislation to expand access to dental and health care, as well as to encourage new dentists to work in underserved communities in our state.
"For many children and their families,...
Gunther: Second SUNY Tuition Increase In Two Years a Failing Idea
Dec 1, 2003
"It’s distressing enough to hear that the SUNY Board of Trustees is considering imposing an annual tuition increase, but it’s even more troubling to learn they plan on voting for the increase – the second in two years – two hours before they...
