“What I want to see from a state budget is a plan that supports the middle class, a plan that improves the daily lives of our residents and a plan that provides help now – not in five – 10 years when another million residents have been forced to...

“As I have said time and time again – and I will say it until it is no longer an issue – Albany needs ethics reform now. As new allegations of sexual harassment from another state legislator come to light, there is clearly a culture at work in Albany...

“I find the alleged acts of Assmeblywoman Pamela Harris to be reprehensible and disgusting. As a representative of residents who lost homes and businesses due to disastrous flooding this past summer, I am appalled. While we continue to fight with FEMA...

Assemblyman Marc W. Butler (R,C,I,Ref-Newport) introduced legislation to extend the firearms recertification deadline for pistol permit holders along with Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford), who supports the proposed legislation. Pistol permit...

“There are certainly some positive thoughts to take away from the governor’s State of the State – ideas that can protect and benefit New Yorkers – but of course, all they are is thought. Year after year, we see grand promises come out of the executive...

Yesterday, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) was recognized for his efforts in support of farming and agriculture in New York state by being named to the prestigious Circle of Friends by the New York Farm Bureau. “This is such an honor...

“Of course we are pleased to see some of our tax dollars come back to our region with the hope of stimulating economic development in the area. That said, I believe we need to have a discussion between the Legislature and the governor to discuss better...

“There are a lot of people suffering in this state – too many. New York is taxing residents right out of state. One of the largest drivers of state spending is social programs like Medicaid, welfare and unemployment. These programs are extremely important...

“Our residents have been through enough since the disastrous flooding in July that ensued after the Sauquoit Creek overflowed its banks, yet again. Many have lost their homes, their businesses, their livelihoods. My fellow legislators and I have been...

Local residents in New Hartford and surrounding areas will be able to let their holiday spirit shine by donating to Assemblyman Brian Miller’s (R,I-New Hartford) inaugural holiday toy drive. Today, Miller announced that his district office will serve...

Seven months after 122 local residents were laid off and one month after an additional 60 lost their jobs, Remington Arms in Ilion has confirmed that it will move forward with furloughs for workers in an effort to cut costs through the end of 2017. Assemblyman...

For years, the complaints of parents, students and teachers throughout New York state seemed to go unheard. Or perhaps the complaints regarding the substantially flawed Common Core standards were simply ignored by the State Education Department and the...

“A recent report has announced that Crystal Run Health Plan – the company that was permitted to increase its 2017 rates by 80.5 percent and 58.5 percent for individual plans and small group plans, respectively – has donated $400,000 to Gov. Cuomo’s...

(Right) Assemblyman Miller with several county fair volunteers. Recently, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) attended the opening ceremonies for the 2017 Herkimer County Fair. This year’s event runs from August 15 – 20. While at the event,...

Recently, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) was on hand with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) for the announcement of federal funding to help with costs related to training, essential equipment and increased staffing for first responders....

Recently, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) toured Brewery Ommegang alongside U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and met with Brewmaster Phil Leinhart. While touring, they discussed the exponential growth of breweries in New York State,...

“I am very concerned with the governor’s spending of $7 million to finance the college education of up to 2,500 criminals who are currently incarcerated. While the plan is to spend money from bank settlements, I can think of many other ways to spend...