Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) voted against the Assembly Majority’s efforts to create a universal single-payer health care system similar to the one abandoned by the State of Vermont. Blankenbush is troubled by how it would negatively...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) recently welcomed Ft. Drum Youth Services’ Youth of the Year Antonio Bell, Jr. to the state Capitol. “Antonio Bell, Jr. is a stand out young man in our Ft. Drum community. He is an exemplary student...

This legislative session has been interesting to say the least. Despite all the headlines, the Assembly and Senate still have work to do on behalf of the people of this state. The last few weeks of the legislative session should be packed with productive...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) is calling on Thruway Authority Chairman Bob Megna to release the financial plan for the nearly $4 billion Tappan Zee Bridge project, which could be one of the largest capital projects in state history....

Today, Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) voted in favor of education reform legislation, A.7303A, a bill which delays the deadlines related to teacher evaluation regulations and strikes the requirement that schools adopt the regulations...

This week, I had the honor of meeting some amazing people who were saved by the life-giving gift of an organ or tissue donation. I was so moved by their stories, and by how many young people have been given a chance to enjoy longer lives due to those...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) is calling for an end to the governor’s failed START-UP NY program, which is using millions of dollars in taxpayer money for an advertising program many have criticized as a marketing program for the governor....

Tax Freedom Day is a day when you, the taxpayer, have worked long enough to pay your annual federal, state and local taxes. This year, New York’s Tax Freedom Day falls on May 8, one of the latest in the nation. According to the Tax Foundation, in...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) had the honor of introducing Cadet Brandon A. Lloyd of Watertown at the annual West Point Day celebration in Albany. This is Cadet Lloyd’s second visit to the Capitol. “I know I can say on behalf...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) welcomed St. Lawrence Senior honoree Edward J. Fischer at the annual New York State Senior Citizens’ Day at the Capitol. Fischer is from DeKalb Junction and has been an active volunteer for more than 30...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) is disappointed by the continued closed-door approach of the Board of Regents in regard to education policy. Their approach was further demonstrated by the invite-only Teacher Evaluation Summit that will...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) joined the Future Farmers of America (FFA) students from Vernon-Verona-Sherrill (VVS) School District to bring the Mobile Maple Museum to the Westmoreland Elementary School. “The work that our FFA...

I, like you, have done my fair share of head shaking after reading scandalous headlines about certain state legislators and their questionable sense of ethics. There is a serious problem with some politicians who break the law by trying to scam the system,...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) today voted for the Women’s Equality Pay Act, A.6075, a bill unanimously supported that reinforces current law prohibiting discrimination in pay due to gender. The bill is one portion of the Women’s...

Lately, our state’s children have been on the forefront of all our minds. We’ve been having productive and important discussions on education reforms and fair funding for our schools. The fervor and attention this issue has been given shows just how...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) is encouraged by the recent revelation that Board of Regents Chancellor Meryl Tisch said implementation of teacher evaluation reforms by November 2015 is unreasonable. Blankenbush debated against the measures...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) today expressed disappointment with the Assembly Majority’s efforts to block legislation that would impact the men and women at our military bases, especially those at Ft. Drum. It is expected...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) is disappointed by the Assembly Majority for blocking part of the Achieving Pupil Preparedness and Launching Excellence (APPLE) Plan. The APPLE Plan focuses on reforming education. A key component of the plan...

During the month of April, our children are faced with Common Core testing, which should remind each of us of how important it is to reform the education system in New York. Certainly, there are flaws with the implementation of Common Core, and I have...

New York is known for many things, but, unfortunately, we’re not known for being a business-friendly state. In fact, New York was ranked dead last in economic outlook in this year’s “Rich States, Poor States” report from the American Legislative...