Maher Calls for Structural Fix to Child Care Assistance Program Amid Statewide Funding Shortfalls
Mar 26, 2026
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) today raised concerns about ongoing funding shortfalls in New York’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), as lawmakers, providers and parents gathered at the Capitol to highlight disruptions impacting families...
Maher Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Transportation Access for New York National Guard
Mar 23, 2026
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) is supporting bipartisan legislation (A.10511), which would permit the free usage of subways, buses and trains for uniformed members of the New York National Guard with orders for duty or a certificate of an order...
Maher Co-Sponsors Bill to Improve Safety in Juvenile Facilities Through Body Scanner Technology
Mar 20, 2026
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) has signed on as a co-sponsor of legislation (A.9333) that would authorize the use of body scanner technology in juvenile detention and justice facilities operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family...
Maher Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize DMV Operations with Electronic Signatures
Mar 20, 2026
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) is supporting bipartisan legislation (A.4066) that would require the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to accept electronic signatures for vehicle-related documents, streamlining transactions for...
Maher Urges State Education Department to Revisit School Toileting Guidance
Mar 19, 2026
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
Mar 18, 2026
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
Mar 13, 2026
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
Mar 10, 2026
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
Mar 6, 2026
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 on NYSERDA’s Warning to the Governor
Mar 4, 2026
“New Yorkers are already feeling the strain of rising costs, and we have to be careful not to add further burdens to hardworking families,” said Meghan Hurlburt, chief of staff to Assemblyman Brian Maher. “With projections suggesting energy expenses...