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Bendett Honors Vietnam Veterans at The Capitol

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Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) proudly joined fellow lawmakers, veterans and community members today at the capital to honor and recognize the service and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans. As part of this important day of remembrance and gratitude,...

Bendett Urges the Governor to Delay CDPAP Transition to Public Partnerships LLC

Assemblyman Scott Bendett today called on Gov. Hochul to postpone the transition of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) to Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) until July 1, 2025. This request arises from significant concerns regarding...

Bendett Hosts Press Conference Demanding Increased State Funding for Local Roads

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Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C- Sand Lake) today stood with local officials, highway superintendents, and infrastructure advocates to demand immediate action from the governor and state legislative leaders to address the severe underfunding of New York’s...

Bendett Celebrates Passage of Purple Heart Bill, Designating New York A Purple Heart State

After two years of steadfast advocacy, Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) is celebrating the passage of his legislation to officially designate New York as a Purple Heart State. The bill, which had long been stalled in the Assembly, finally secured...

Bendett Joins Call for Increased Oversight of the MTA

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Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) today joined fellow lawmakers in demanding greater oversight of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), calling attention to legislation (A.6088) that would mandate a comprehensive forensic audit of the...

Bendett Supports Road Safety Law to Honor Lives Lost and Prevent Future Tragedies

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Today, Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) and a bipartisan group of legislators in support of the Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law (A.3938). This proposal,...

Bendett Calls Out Lack of CHIPS Funding Increase: ‘Stop Treating Upstate Like an Afterthought’

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Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) attended yesterday’s Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Transportation, where he expressed deep concern over the absence of an increase in Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding...

Bendett Calls on Governor to Pause Electric School Bus Mandate: ‘This is not A One-Size-Fits-All Approach’

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Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined colleagues yesterday at a press conference to announce his strong support for legislation that would authorize school districts to apply for a waiver from the commissioner of education, allowing them to...

Bendett Reflects on Governor’s Address: ‘We Need Leaders Who Will Walk The Walk’

“New Yorkers are being crushed by the highest taxes in the nation, yet working families are abandoned, thousands remain unemployed and we’re ranked No. 1 for outmigration. People are fleeing because of failed leadership and hollow promises. An affordability...

Bendett Returns for 2025 Legislative Session with Top Priorities

As the New York State Legislature begins its 2025 session, Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) is committed to advocating for policies that will make New York more affordable for its residents, particularly senior citizens and young families. With...
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