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Simpson: Stefanik’s Voice in Washington is Crucial for the North Country

“I have seen firsthand the incredible leadership Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has brought to our region and to the Minority Party,” said Simpson. “While she would have made an outstanding United Nations Ambassador, her voice in Washington fighting...

Simpson Joins Lawmakers in Urging Delay of CDPAP Transition

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Lake George) joined his colleagues in the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences in Albany to call for a delay in the transition of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)’s fiscal intermediary services...

“We Are Instrumental” Invited to Assembly Floor

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Lake George) proudly welcomed We Are Instrumental to the People’s House this week, recognizing their outstanding efforts in expanding access to musical education for children in the North Country. “We Are Instrumental...

Simpson Calls for Increased State Funding for Local Roads and Bridges

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Lake George) led a press conference at the Warren County Public Works facility calling for increased state funding for local roads and bridges in the 2025-2026 state budget. Joined by state legislators and highway superintendents...

Assemblyman Simpson Welcomes Northville Girls Soccer to Albany

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Lake George) welcomed the Northville varsity girls soccer team to the Assembly floor today in Albany. The Falcons captured their first state championship in girls soccer this past November, defeating Copenhagen in a tense...

A Tragic Loss Inspires Safer Roads

Today, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Lake George) issued a statement in support of the Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law, introduced by Assemblyman Robert Smullen (Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks). The legislation is named in honor...

Simpson Responds to Federal Funding Order

“The federal funding freeze requiring agencies to review and assess financial assistance programs is one of many steps toward ensuring fiscal accountability. Families across the nation carefully manage their household budgets and successful small businesses...

Simpson: Clean Water Investment a Step Forward, but State Must Lead by Example

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Lake George), Ranking Minority Member on the Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation, issued the following statement after yesterday’s Joint Budget Hearing on Environmental Conservation and Energy: “I am encouraged...

Simpson and Smullen Stand with North Country Superintendents to Address Zero-Emission Bus Challenges

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Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Lake George) joined Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) and other state legislators and district superintendents from the North Country in support of a bill to provide flexibility for rural...

Rising Costs, Few Returns – Albany’s Spending Problem Persists

“Revenue is up, spending is up, but these do not commensurate with what residents are receiving in return. This is business as usual for Albany, another record-setting budget that fails to acknowledge it is fundamental spending problem and the state’s...
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