United States Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis famously wrote, “sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants.” What Justice Brandeis wrote 100 years ago still rings true in government today. Transparency by its nature leads to more...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) recently met with local ambulance providers who are concerned about the quality of care they will be able to provide for residents if the proposed budget is enacted. Barclay and other Upstate lawmakers...

This week, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,I,Ref-Pulaski) joined members of the Assembly Minority Conference in signing a letter to the governor and legislative leaders requesting $150,000 be allocated to the American Legion Boys State program in the state...

Our local roads and bridges are in need of serious investments.  The New York State Comptroller estimates there will be $89 billion in unmet local infrastructure needs over the next 20 years with as much as $27.4 billion needed for bridges alone. ...

A statement from Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Ref-Pulaski) in response to proposed bill (A.722) to make contests, competitions, tournaments, and derbys to take wildlife unlawful. “In yet one more example of Albany attempting to dictate its social...

Our local ambulance companies and volunteer organizations provide a critical service to residents in need of medical transport.  Many of us take for granted that calling 911 will result in the safe and fast transport of patients in an emergency.  But...

Representatives from the Oswego County and Jefferson County Farm Bureaus met with Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) this week to present him with the New York Farm Bureau’s Circle of Friends award.  The award is given to lawmakers...

Today, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) joined with local highway superintendents across the state to call on the governor and the Legislature to include much-needed funding in the budget to help repair damaged roads and highways. “Each...

“Albany’s new political dynamic is stirring up some old problems. “For the first time, the Legislature and governor failed to reach a consensus on state revenues, instead deferring to the comptroller to determine the available funding...

Representatives from Oswego County Citi BOCES recently traveled to Albany to meet with Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) to discuss career and technical education programs that are offered to students.  “So many of the Citi BOCES’...

There is a little less than a month before the 2019-20 New York State budget is due.  Last week, I joined some of my Assembly colleagues in Albany to push for priorities we would like to see in the budget.  These priorities include keeping the middle...

“The decision by the New York State Department of Labor today is a win for small businesses statewide. Without needless call-in scheduling regulations, businesses won’t be burdened by costly new mandates. In recent years, thousands of residents...

Today, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) joined Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference at a press conference announcing their 2019-20 budget priorities. Members called on the...

There are thousands of direct service professionals across the state who work to provide quality care to the elderly, developmentally disabled, and to those struggling with addiction.  Yet with all the responsibility they are given, their wages continue...

The Executive Budget proposed to cut $59 million in Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM).  In his 30-day amendments, the governor directs counties provide AIM funding to towns and villages with their sales tax collections.  Assemblyman Will...

This week, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I, Ref---Pulaski) voiced strong opposition to a proposed bill that would prohibit local rod and gun clubs and other organizations from raffling firearms as prizes.  The sponsor of this legislation, in what might...

New York has a reputation for enacting policies that are punishing to businesses. Over the past three years, business owners have had to absorb onerous mandates such as new fast food wage orders, higher minimum wages, and a paid family leave policy. These...

“I am disappointed with today’s news that Amazon is not going to locate in New York State.  It is a reflection of the poor business climate in New York State.  Even $3 billion of economic development incentives isn’t enough. Time...

Members of Oswego County-City Youth Bureau recently met with Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) in Albany.  The Oswego County-City Youth Bureau helps foster leadership skills and opportunities for youth to volunteer in the local community. ...