Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) today pointed to the American Legislative Exchange Council's (ALEC) Rich States, Poor States report as further evidence of the need to control taxes and spending in New York. The report ranks New York's economic...

​“I am proud to see New York take this appropriate step to give back to real American heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice. With the benefit of overwhelming support from veterans’ groups, families and even the President of the...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) has joined his colleagues in launching a petition to support further action on Assembly Bill A.2991 that would provide tuition assistance for families of service members who have lost their lives on active duty....

After A.2991 was voted down in the Higher Education Committee by the Assembly Majority, Gov. Cuomo said in a statement that he would support the bill and sign it into law this session. Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco), a co-sponsor of the legislation...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) is co-sponsoring legislation to provide tuition assistance to family members who have lost loved ones in combat, and is dismayed that Assembly Majority rejected this proposal earlier today in committee. A.2991...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) is pleased to announce important education reforms and relief in the 2019-20 state budget, including a provision that enables SUNY and CUNY schools and community colleges to offer reduced tuition and fees for...

An editorial in today’s Wall Street Journal titled When Taxing the Rich Isn’t Enough highlights how the recently-adopted $175.5 billion state budget “spares no taxpayer.” With the Majority now in total control of state government,...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) joined his colleagues and direct-care advocates to urge the Governor to include the proper funds for direct-care workers in the final state budget. Smullen and his fellow legislators are fighting to ensure direct-care...

As the American Legion celebrates its 100th anniversary, Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) joined his colleagues in sending a letter to the governor and legislative leaders urging them to renew the $150,000 used to finance the Boys State program....

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) is pleased to announce that his calls to restore funding to libraries and municipalities were heard. As the ranking member of the Libraries and Education Technology Committee, Colonel Smullen has worked consistently...

As municipal leaders and highway officials throughout the state traveled to Albany to voice their concerns over infrastructure funding, Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) and his colleagues assured them that the Assembly Minority conference stood...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) warns of another unjust gun control bill, forced through the Assembly on March 4, 2019. Assembly Bill 2686A creates penalties for anyone who fails to properly follow the strict firearm storage regulations set...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref- Meco) joined his colleagues on February 27 to announce their priorities as budget negotiations begin in Albany. The Assembly Minority Conference unveiled their “Budget Blueprint for a Better NY,” which prioritizes...

"Why did governor want to hand out over $3 billion of taxpayer dollars to one of the richest companies in the world in the first place? The governor found $3 billion to give to Amazon, while upstate communities receive pennies on the dollar in state...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) joined fellow legislators and advocates to protect the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), which is a Medicaid program that provides cost-efficient alternative at-home services to New Yorkers...

“Coinciding with a Health Committee Budget Hearing today, the idea of introducing a single-payer health care system was suggested as a solution to fix our healthcare woes. To put it simply, this is a reckless idea. This would take away New Yorkers’...

“Today the New York City Assembly Majority continued their assault on the Second Amendment with another package of restrictive gun legislation,” said Smullen. “When a downstate majority decides to dictate how New Yorkers live their lives,...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) joined his colleagues on Monday to report on the findings of the Assembly Minority Task Force on Critical Infrastructure and Transportation. The purpose of the task force was to consult local experts and transportation...

“I understand the importance and value of higher education in our society, but this measure will only expand our ballooning state debt. The governor’s proposal adds an additional $27 million to a state education system that is already struggling...

“I am excited to get right to work,” said Smullen. “Unfortunately, we have an unchecked governor who pushes his agenda through back-door deals. We need to make sure the people of upstate New York have proper representation and a voice that...