Assemblymember Bronson Helps Pass Legislation to Help Domestic Violence Victims
Apr 22, 2013
In an effort to help victims rebuild their lives after domestic violence incidents, Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that he sponsored legislation that would provide more assistance to, and increase protections for,...
Assemblymember Bronson Votes to Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work
Apr 16, 2013
In an effort to ensure equal pay for equal work, Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced he helped pass a legislative package that would end wage discrimination in New York State.
“Pay equity is about fairness for...
Assemblymember Bronson Passes 2013-14 Budget That Creates Jobs, Helps Small Businesses and Families
Mar 28, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) helped pass the 2013-14 state budget that includes significant tax relief for families and small businesses (A.3007-D, A.3009-D).
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Assemblymember Bronson Helps Pass 2013-14 State Budget That Invests in Schools and Increases Access to Higher Education
Mar 28, 2013
Working to ensure that every child has access to a high-quality education, Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced he helped pass a 2013-14 state budget that increases school aid by $436 million over the executive’s...
Budget Statement
Mar 28, 2013
“Today, we passed the third consecutive on-time budget that puts the needs of families first,” said Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta). “This fiscally responsible, balanced budget increases aid to schools and provides...
2013-14 Budget Increases School Aid by $936.6 Million over Last Year
Mar 26, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced the 2013-14 state budget includes increased funding for Monroe County schools (A.3007-D). The final budget increases school aid by $19.2 million for schools in the 138th Assembly...
Assemblymember Bronson Helps Secure Additional CHIPs Funding for Infrastructure Repair and Job Creation
Mar 25, 2013
“In an effort to help ease the burden placed on local governments and create more quality job opportunities, the 2013-14 state budget includes a $75 million increase to rehabilitate local infrastructure as part of the Consolidated Local Street and...
Assemblymember Bronson: Assembly Honors Greek Independence
Mar 14, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that a resolution he supported to proclaim March 25, 2013 as Greek Independence Day in New York State has been adopted by the Assembly (K.200). This year marks the 192nd Anniversary...
Assemblymember Bronson: Assembly Commemorates Police Memorial Day
Mar 14, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that a resolution he cosponsored to proclaim May 8, 2013 as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York has been adopted by the Assembly (K.201).
“Our police officers who...
Assemblymember Bronson: Assembly Budget Proposal Helps Create Jobs, Spur Economic Growth
Mar 12, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that the Assembly’s 2013-14 budget proposal includes a new jobs initiative, funding for small-business programs and an extension of the NY Youth Works program deadline (E.182).
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Assemblymember Bronson Helps Pass Assembly Budget Proposal That Increases School Aid by $834 Million
Mar 11, 2013
Continuing his fight to ensure Monroe County schools receive adequate funding to provide students with a quality education, Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced the Assembly passed a 2013-14 state budget proposal that...
Assemblymember Bronson Announces Increase in AIM Funding to Help Localities
Mar 8, 2013
“In an effort to help alleviate the heavy burden placed on local taxpayers, the Assembly budget proposal will include an across the board 10 percent increase in Aid and Incentives to Municipalities (AIM). This funding will go a long way toward helping...
Assemblymember Bronson Votes to Raise Minimum Wage, Help Low-Income Families
Mar 5, 2013
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Henrietta) announced that legislation he supported to increase the minimum wage to $9.00 per hour beginning next year has passed the Assembly (A.38-A). The bill would also index the minimum wage to the...
Assemblymember Harry Bronson Response to Governor Cuomo’s Budget Proposal
Jan 22, 2013
“The 2013-14 budget proposal put forward by Governor Cuomo is a straight forward budget that closes a $1.3 billion deficit, includes no new taxes and maintains our state's commitment to education by increasing aid to schools by 4.4%. The budget also...
Assemblymember Bronson to Sponsor Holiday Helping Hand Drive
Nov 29, 2012
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Riga/Rush/Wheatland) announced that he will be partnering with the Dimitri House for the “Holiday Helping Hand Drive,” a food drive to help those struggling to make ends meet during the winter...
Assemblymember Bronson’s Legislation to Expand Veteran’s Tax Exemption Passes Assembly
Jun 12, 2012
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Riga/Rush/Wheatland) announced the Assembly passed a bill he sponsored that would continue a veteran’s tax exemption on their primary home if they move within the same county (A.5518-B).
“We...
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson Sponsors Legislation to Help Protect Our Families from Prescription Drug Abuse
Jun 11, 2012
To combat the steady rise of prescription-drug abuse among youths in Monroe County, Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Riga/Rush/Wheatland) announced the Assembly passed legislation he sponsored to create an Internet System for Tracking...
Bronson’s Legislation Would Cut Costs and State Spending
May 21, 2012
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Riga/Rush/Wheatland) announced that legislation he sponsored that would require state agencies to use a more cost-effective approach to save taxpayer dollars on consulting contracts costing $500,000 or...
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson Votes to Raise the Minimum Wage for Over 1 Million New Yorkers
May 15, 2012
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Riga/Rush/Wheatland) announced the Assembly passed legislation he co-sponsored to increase the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.50 per hour beginning January 2013 (A.9148). The bill would also...
Assemblymember Bronson and Chili Public Library Announce Grant of Over $18,000
May 8, 2012
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D-Rochester/Chili/Riga/Rush/Wheatland) announced that he helped secure a public construction grant of over $18,000 for the Chili Public Library in Rochester. The grant was provided through a $14 million capital fund appropriated...
