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Maher Urges State Education Department to Revisit School Toileting Guidance

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) has sent a letter to New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty A. Rosa raising concerns about proposed statewide protocols related to diapering and toileting in public schools and how the guidance may...

Maher Highlights Bill Aimed at Identifying Barriers to Affordable Child Care

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) has introduced legislation (A.2042) directing the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to conduct a comprehensive study examining existing state laws and regulations that may be preventing the...

Maher Calls for Correctional Safety Reforms Following Assault at Lakeview Shock Facility

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) today called for immediate legislative action to improve safety inside New York’s correctional facilities following the recent assault of a Public Employees Federation (PEF) employee at Lakeview Shock Incarceration...

Maher Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Social Work Loan Forgiveness

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) today announced he has joined a bipartisan effort to amend the state’s education law to expand student loan forgiveness for social workers. The legislation aims to encourage more social workers to work in underserved...

Maher and Spina Bifida Advocates Rally for Vital Increase in State Funding

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) today voiced his strong support for the inclusion of $250,000 in funding for the Spina Bifida Association of New York State (SBANYS) in this year’s state budget. During a joint press conference, Sen. Patricia Fahy...

Maher Calls for Action Following Comptroller Report on Medicaid Fraud in Social Adult Day Care Programs

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) is calling for immediate corrective action following a newly released audit from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli that uncovered widespread oversight failures, questionable Medicaid payments and compliance...

Maher Congratulates SUNY Orange on Winning Prestigious National Bellwether Award

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) extends a heartfelt congratulations to SUNY Orange on being named the winner of the coveted 2026 national Bellwether Award in “Instructional Programs and Services” in recognition of its work redesigning math placement...

Assemblyman Brian Maher Supports ‘Lights on with Energy Relief’ Plan to Lower Utility Costs

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) today voiced his strong support for Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra’s “Lights On With Energy Relief” (LOWER) plan, a comprehensive initiative designed to reduce energy costs for families and strengthen New York’s...

Assemblyman Brian Maher Announces ICE Facility Will Not Be Located in Village of Chester

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) spoke to a senior advisor to the director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while deployed overseas. During the virtual meeting, Assemblyman Maher asked to be briefed on the ongoing rumors of a potential...

Assemblyman Maher Pushes Back on Medicaid Cuts That Threaten EMS Services

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is urging the Legislature to reject proposed Medicaid reimbursement cuts that would further strain New York’s emergency medical services as the Assembly prepares its one-house budget resolution. At a recent joint...
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