Press Releases

Tague Celebrates Passage of Greene County Public Defender Law

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is happy to report that his bill, A.9916, passed into law last week following the governor’s signature. The bill, which was drafted at the request of Greene County officials, allows non-Greene County residents...

Tague, Oberacker Celebrate Passage of Virtual Court Arraignment Bill

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) and Sen. Peter Oberacker (R,C-51st District) are celebrating the passage of their bill, A.6738A/S.6798A, which offers local courts in Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties of allowing defendents being arraigned...

Tague Celebrates Permanent Cider and Spirit Direct-To-Consumer Shipping

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is pleased to announce a COVID-19 pandemic relief measure that supported businesses statewide and satisfied customers was signed into law. New York’s small craft manufacturers are now able to ship directly to...

Tague Statement on Passing of Former State Sen. James Seward

“I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Senator James Seward on Saturday. Sen. Seward was more than a friend and mentor to me; he & Cindy have been like family since I was a teenager. He was one of the greatest statesmen to ever walk the halls...

Tague Slams State Government on Prison Closures: ‘An Unorganized Disaster’

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is just as shocked and frustrated as many are in upstate communities that a short-notice announcement to close Sullivan and Great Meadow Correctional Facilities was made without proper coordination with local governments...

Tague, Legislators Demand Change of NYS Parole Board

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) echoed the sentiments of his Assembly and Senate colleagues today as they held a press conference advocating for a stricter parole board in New York state. Since 2017, the parole board has freed 41 cop killers in...

Tague, Legislators Advocate for Rural Equity Program in New York

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) joined Assembly and Senate colleagues today for a press conference presenting plans for a rural resurgence in New York with a legislative package that offers priority and consideration to rural communities across...

Tague Joins Minority Colleagues to Support “Combating Antisemitism Act”

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) joined his Assembly and Senate Minority colleagues today to call on the New York state government to adopt the “Combating Campus Antisemitism Act,” a measure that would withhold state tuition assistance awards...

Tague Slams Rapid Act for Robbing Upstate Farmland of Acres for Use

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) vigorously debated against the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment (RAPID) Act, a measure introduced years ago and reinforced through the state’s yearly budgets since 2019 that claims...

Tague Blasts Lack of Funding Directed Towards New York’s Veteran Organizations

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is echoing the sentiment shared by many legislators in Albany today over the lack of consistent veteran funding. Donations have been collected by the state to help cover a number of veteran-related expenses, from...

Tague Honors Vietnam Veterans from District in Albany

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) spent the day in Albany this week showing recognition and thanks to two veterans of the Vietnam War who reside in the 102nd Assembly District. Being the son of a Vietnam veteran and the grandson of a World War II...

Tague Calls for Full Agriculture Funding in State Budget

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) recently participated in the New York State Assembly’s joint budget debate of the Agriculture and Environmental Conservation committees. In partnership with the Assembly Majority Conference, Tague noted a few...

Tague Hosts Press Conference Calling for an Increase in Funding for Local Roads and Bridges

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) hosted a press conference today to call for an increase in Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding for local roads and bridges. Tague was joined by Sen. Peter Oberacker and local...

Tague Hosts Press Conference Advocating for Protection of Productive Farmland

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) hosted a press conference yesterday to bring attention to the dwindling amount of available productive farmland that is being passed over for new developments, including solar farms. Tague was joined by Sen. Peter...

Tague Honors Trooper Rick Albert for his Dedicated Service to the Community

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) honored Trooper Rick Albert in the Assembly chamber yesterday for his dedicated service to the community. This recognition comes a year after Trooper Albert was shot in the line of duty. New York state Trooper Rick...

Tague Honors Biittig for 50 Years of Sobriety and Service to Others

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) helped Ed Biittig, a local advocate and journalist, celebrate his 50th year of sobriety on Wednesday, Feb. 14 in the Assembly Chamber. He was presented with a proclamation before being introduced on the floor, where...

Chairs and Ranking Members of NYS Senate and Assembly Agriculture Committees Pen Bipartisan Letter Urging U.S. Senators to Bring the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act to the Floor for a Vote

ALBANY, NY – Following the recent passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in the U.S. House, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the New York State Senate and Assembly Committees on Agriculture, in a bipartisan effort, sent a letter on Thursday...

Tague: Home Run For NY Farmers, ‘Whole Milk Back In Schools’ Passes Congress

“It is a tremendous victory in Congress to see the long-lasting bipartisan fight successfully overturn the federal restriction to allow whole and two-percent milk back in New York schools,” said Tague. “I am relieved the milk ban, solely enacted...

Paperboard Shortage Causes National Crisis

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is furious about the way schools are handling the current milk carton shortage and the lack of response from the government. As a former dairy farmer, Tague has long used his position as an assemblyman to advocate...

Tague: Governor Finally Focusing on Local Farmers and Families

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) is excited about the launch of the new digital FreshConnect initiative, a program designed to increase the purchasing power of SNAP coupons. As the ranking member of the Assembly Agriculture Committee and a former...