“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....

“The governor’s rhetoric is not what New York families need. We can’t invest in child care before we fix the CCAP program. We must finally address bail reform and our continued staffing crisis within our prisons. We must begin the slow road back...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) expressed his extreme disappointment in the governor’s veto of bill A.2177, bipartisan legislation that Maher proudly co-sponsored, which would have removed emergency medical services (EMS) from the real property...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) extends his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Police Chief Glenn Schoonmaker, the longest-serving chief of police in the Town of Montgomery, who held the position from 1981 to 1993....

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) announced today that two public libraries in the 101st Assembly District have been awarded state funding through the State Aid for Library Construction Program, supported by a $44 million capital appropriation in the...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) today commends the decision of the Governor to pass a bill in which he cosponsored, A.612, which amends the Social Services Law Concerning Appropriate Staff–Child Ratios in Family Day Care Homes, Group Family Day...

“Today’s announcement that the governor intends to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act underscores the deeply personal and profoundly complex nature of end-of-life decisions for families across our state. While I recognize the heartfelt testimony many...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R, C-Walden) expressed profound sorrow following the tragic line-of-duty death of Firefighter and Fire District Commissioner Michael “Mike” Ryan of the Phoenicia Fire District. Ryan suffered a medical emergency and went into...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) commends Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to sign bill A.3938B into law. The “Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law” is a bipartisan piece of legislation establishing a statewide program to publicly...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) today issued the following statement after signing onto a bipartisan letter urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto A.8888/S.8417, legislation that would eliminate New York’s long-standing “100-foot rule” for natural...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) today condemned Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to veto a critical bipartisan bill—S.7001/A.7616, a long-overdue reform of New York’s nonprofit contracting system. Maher called the veto a devastating setback for...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) today announced he is joining a bipartisan effort to assist New York families facing sudden disruptions in their health insurance coverage. Maher is urging colleagues on both sides of the aisle to sign on as co-sponsors...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) has released the first issue of his new monthly newsletter, Maher’s Legislative Lowdown, highlighting key updates and major wins for his district. This month’s edition breaks down a major victory—the statewide...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) slammed the Orange County IDA Monitor and local politicians for putting the hammer to local labor.Losing IDA benefits will not necessarily mean the project won't move forward with millions of dollars in incentives...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) joins veterans, community leaders, state officials and the family of the late Staff Sgt. Jack Barletta at Veterans Memorial Park in Maybrook to honor his service and officially dedicate a portion of State Route 208...

 The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) ranked Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) among the most effective Minority assemblymembers and one of the most effective Minority freshmen legislators in New York state during the 2023–2024 Legislative Session....

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) is calling on all Town and Village of Montgomery residents to sign his petition urging the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) to prioritize the repaving of Route 211 from Dunn Road to Ward Street in...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) announced that he has been called to active duty as part of the Navy Reserve and will be deployed overseas in a designated combat area for a period of nine months. Maher, who represents New York’s 101st Assembly...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is calling on President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to take urgent, bipartisan action to end the federal government shutdown and prevent what he describes as an impending national...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) joined Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge, members of the Chester Town Board and local conservation leaders to celebrate the signing of the Community Preservation Fund (CPF) into law—a major bipartisan victory...