It’s hard to believe the 2012 legislative session already has come to a close. Since passing an early budget in March, my colleagues and I took action to improve the quality of life for all our communities through many different pieces of legislation....

The 2012 legislative session was a productive one and comes to a close today in Albany. All in all, my colleagues and I undertook many initiatives this year to enhance the quality of life for New Yorkers and came to agreements on many issues. Through...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) today said he supports a measure that will prohibit spending of cash assistance benefits on cigarettes, alcohol, gambling and strip clubs. The measure passed the Senate yesterday 56-3 and was referred yesterday...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that it is now accepting enrollment applications for school districts to take part in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), and Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski)...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski), a leader in the movement to ban synthetic marijuana statewide, proudly joined his colleagues in the Assembly today in passing and sponsoring legislation to criminalize the sale and distribution of these dangerous...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) announced today that he has learned there is funding available for not-for-profit organizations and municipalities to help provide transportation for the disabled and elderly. The New York State Department...

As we pause to honor those who have gone before us on Memorial Day, many will visit cemeteries across the nation. I'm pleased that this year's State Budget enables New York State to work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to create a State...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) said today a bill that would prohibit fleeing felons from obtaining public assistance has been stonewalled in the Assembly Majority- controlled house. “This legislation would ensure a ‘checks and balance’...

"Raising the minimum wage at a time when employers are on the fringe of recovering from a recession will limit job growth. Many businesses cannot absorb such costs in this economy—when many have not seen steady profits due to the recession and...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) said today a bill (A380) that is moving quickly through the State Assembly and is currently on the legislative calendar for a vote is yet another attack on 2nd Amendment Rights--the right to Bear Arms. The majority-sponsored...

Last year, the Department of Ag and Markets decided to institute a “don’t cut the cheese” law at farmers’ markets. The state insisted that cheese vendors obtain a permit, similar to the ones delis are issued. This was altogether infuriating....

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) expressed dismay and the need for legislative action after the New York State Court of Appeals ruled earlier this week that viewing child pornography is not a crime. The court’s decision stated that downloading...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) was pleased by the recent announcement that New York’s 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan now has lower fees for individuals participating in the program. The program also will institute further changes...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) announced today that the Baldwinsville Public Library and Maxwell Memorial Library in Camillus have been awarded grant money as part of the public library construction funds. The grant funds are from $14 million...

Have you ever wondered about the state’s laws when it comes to starting your own business? You’re not alone. On May 17, small-business owners can talk to state employees about starting and/or growing their business. Employees from the Department...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,-Pulaski) said today it’s the Assembly’s turn to take up legislation to penalize users of synthetic drugs. The Senate passed legislation yesterday that would make it a crime to use synthetic drugs, similar to how controlled...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,-Pulaski) encouraged people to take their unused and expired prescription medications to a local collection site on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. “This is...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I–Pulaski) today expressed disappointment that the U.S. Department of Labor’s decision to re-propose its parental exemption language does not guarantee changes allowing children to work on family farms other than their...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,-Pulaski) said today 2nd Amendment Rights have been protected. During budget negotiations, language that would require gun manufacturers to micro-stamp firearms was removed from the budget bill and passed, without the...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski), a leader in the movement to ban synthetic marijuana statewide, welcomed the news today that Governor Cuomo has ordered the state Health Department to ban the statewide sale and distribution of these dangerous...