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Bendett Advocates for Child Care Affordability and Access Bills

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) attended a press conference today alongside fellow Minority colleagues, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), parents and child care experts to introduce a series of bills aimed at addressing childcare...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett Joins Call for Delay to All-Electric School Bus Mandate

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined his colleagues in the Assembly Minority advocating for a delay to the all-electric school bus purchase mandate scheduled to commence in 2027. This mandate, a component of the controversial Climate Leadership...

Bendett Secured $20,000 in Legislative Aid for Kinderhook Memorial Library

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) is proud to announce he secured $20,000 worth of legislative aid funding for the Kinderhook Memorial Library. With this funding, the library hopes to make some much-needed green energy upgrades, including installing...

Bendett: A Reduction in Foundation Aid Would Spell Disaster for Upstate Schools and Beyond

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“It’s truly unfortunate and concerning that Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed to alter or even revoke the ‘hold harmless’ provision from Foundation Aid, which will reduce the state’s financial commitment to many schools. Taking away this provision...

Bendett: Our State Budget is All Over the Place

“There were some parts of Gov. Hochul’s budget presentation that I agree with. We need to focus more on securing our health care system and building our state reserves. However, her plan to direct billions for migrant aid in New York City seems absurd...

Bendett Inspired by State of Rensselaer County

“Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin’s State of the County address yesterday was a hopeful reminder of what is possible for the rest of our counties in Assembly District 107 and the rest of our state. Prioritizing infrastructure and roadway...
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