Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) welcomed the inclusion of a delay to New York’s zero-emission school bus mandate in the final 2026-27 state budget, calling the change an important step toward easing financial pressure on school districts and taxpayers...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) recognized the life and service of Pamela Hehn, a constituent from the 101st Assembly District, during the annual New York State EMS Memorial Ceremony held this week in Albany. The ceremony serves as a tribute to EMS...

Last week, Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) secured funding for a pop-up food drive in collaboration with Ellenville Mayor Evan Trent, the Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley, the Ellenville Public Library, the Ellenville Food Pantry and other local...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) announced his support for bipartisan legislation (A.7465B) that strengthens New York’s Independent Developmental Disability Ombudsman Program—a program designed to help individuals with intellectual and developmental...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is continuing to advocate for a targeted 4% inflationary increase for New York’s direct service professionals as state budget negotiations remain unresolved. Maher’s call comes following a recent report from State...

Assemblyman Brian Maher today highlighted the designation of the towns of Shandaken and Olive as a Banking Development District (BDD), a bipartisan and public-private partnership between the New York State Comptroller’s Office, the Department of Financial...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) announced his support for bill A.6260, sponsored by Assemblyman Philip Palmesano. Which would require the New York Public Service Commission to conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of renewable energy systems...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) joined his colleagues in the Assembly Minority Conference in signing a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders calling for immediate action to address New York’s worsening correction officer staffing...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) announced his support for bipartisan legislation, bill A.0982, which recently passed in the Assembly. The bill would create a statewide Grid Modernization Commission—a group tasked with studying New York’s electric...

As the seventh budget extender is passed in the Assembly chamber today, Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is continuing to urge action to protect and expand access to life-saving biomarker testing for New Yorkers, emphasizing the need to keep critical...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) recently introduced bill A.10520 to address ongoing child care funding shortages by ensuring assistance is directed to the families who need it most. The state-administered Child Care Assistance program (CCAP) is structured...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) today announced his support for bipartisan legislation (A.3845A) sponsored by Assemblyman Patrick Burke to establish a state-administered psilocybin-assisted therapy pilot program for veterans, first responders and...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) announced his support for two pieces of bipartisan legislation A.9350 and A.10351 sponsored by Assemblywoman Lupardo, aimed at expanding protections and benefits for members of the Civil Air Patrol and U.S. Coast Guard...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) is raising concerns about rising energy costs and their impact on families across the Hudson Valley, calling for immediate relief and a more balanced approach to energy policy as affordability challenges continue...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is highlighting the critical role SUNY Orange and community colleges play in strengthening the local workforce, supporting adult learners and addressing the issue of young people leaving New York state in search of...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) will host his annual Alzheimer’s awareness breakfast, bringing together local business and community leaders to highlight the growing impact of Alzheimer’s disease on families, caregivers and the workforce across...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) announced the passage of today’s budget extender, noting that the Majority has yet to deliver an on-time state budget. “While the budget process continues, it’s important that we remain focused on delivering...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) is voicing support for recent federal action aimed at limiting large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, while calling for similar protections to be considered in New York state. Earlier...

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...

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...