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 Calls for Action Following Comptroller Report on Medicaid Fraud in Social Adult Day Care Programs
Mar 2, 2026
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
Mar 2, 2026
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
Feb 24, 2026
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
Feb 20, 2026
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
Feb 11, 2026
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...
Assemblyman Maher Pushes Back on Medicaid Cuts That Threaten EMS Services
Feb 10, 2026
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...
Assemblyman Brian Maher on the Election of Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra
Feb 9, 2026
“Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) congratulates Assemblyman Ed Ra on his election as the new Assembly minority leader. Ed is a thoughtful, principled leader with a strong grasp of the issues facing New York families, from affordability and energy...
Maher Joins Bipartisan Push to Strengthen Safety at Nonpublic and Parochial Schools
Feb 6, 2026
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) will sign on to a bipartisan budget request calling for increased funding for the state’s Nonpublic School Safety Equipment (NPSE) grant program, which helps nonpublic and parochial schools strengthen security and...
Statement from Assemblyman Brian Maher’s Chief of Staff
Feb 5, 2026
“Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) thanks Minority Leader Will Barclay for his many years of dedicated public service. Leader Barclay has served honorably and has sustained a level of camaraderie and mutual respect among members while navigating...
Assemblyman Brian Maher Announces Hiring of Jessyca Wolcott as Administrative Aide to Expand Sullivan County Outreach
Jan 29, 2026
Meghan Hurlburt, chief of staff and spokesperson for Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden), announced today the hiring of Jessyca Wolcott of Livingston Manor as a part-time administrative aide for the 101st Assembly District. Wolcott will focus on increasing...
Assemblyman Brian Maher Joins Bipartisan Effort on Long-Term Care Study
Jan 21, 2026
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) will join the bipartisan effort to direct the Department of Health to conduct a feasibility and actuarial study on long-term care services and supports. This bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Anna Kelles, would explore...
Assemblyman Maher on Governor's Budget Presentation
Jan 20, 2026
“Year after year, the state budget continues to grow, raising serious questions about long-term affordability. Over the past five years, state spending has increased by $81 billion—a 46 percent jump—a level of growth that is simply unsustainable....