There is a bill gaining support in Albany that, if enacted, would further reduce the amount of farms in our state. The bill is called the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act. It proposes new labor mandates, regulations, and financial burdens for farmers...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Ref-Pulaski) recently met with members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to discuss government policies impacting the practice of architecture in New York State. The representatives explained how various legislative...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) today voiced opposition regarding a bill that if passed, would allow illegal immigrants the ability to obtain a driver’s license. Barclay said the bill is gaining support in Albany where Majority...

For years the Governor and the Assembly Majority has pushed for state-funded political campaigns. With one-party rule, publicly-funded political campaigns are nearing reality. This year, the budget authorized spending of up to $100 million annually to...

This week, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Ref-Pulaski) criticized a new piece of legislation (A.3972) that would require employers to make official employment offers to candidates prior to inquiring about any criminal convictions of a prospective employee....

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Ref-Pulaski) issued the following statement today in reaction to a bill (A.4319) that would make prison inmates eligible for parole at 55 if they’ve served 15 years. The legislation is being pushed by Majority lawmakers...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) is calling on the U.S. Senate to approve the President's nominees to the International Joint Commission--a bi-national organization which represents the U.S. and Canada in water boundary and water resource...

What: Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by Assemblyman Will Barclay and Mayor Billy BarlowWhen: May 10 from 10 a.m.-2p.m.Where: 41 Lake Street, Oswego NY 13126 On Friday, May 10, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Ref-Pulaski) and Mayor Bill Barlow will host...

In 1994, the state began the Linked Deposit Program (LDP) to assist and encourage firms, manufacturers and small businesses to make investments. This program offers reduced-rate financing to makes it less expensive to borrow money. Under this program,...

While not directly related to NYS fiscal issues, some of the biggest policies included in this year’s state budget were changes to our state’s criminal justice system. The biggest of those changes was the elimination of cash bail for most crimes...

“In the past week, our Conference has made great progress and brought this bill to the forefront both statewide and nationally. Today, the governor announced he’ll use executive power to broaden the eligibility requirements for the MERIT scholarship....

“This week, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging the legality of New York’s Zero Emission Credits under the Clean Energy Standard. The Zero Emission Credit is good public policy and appropriately values nuclear...

This week, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) supported a bill (A.2991) to expand free college tuition to Gold Star families in New York state. Families eligible for assistance would receive free tuition and room and board through a “MERIT”...

New York's property taxes are the highest in the nation. Tragically, this year’s state budget, instead of trying to provide some tax relief to our already overburden property owners, makes ill-conceived changes to the one state program that is actually...

Today, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) supported a bill (A.2991) to provide free college tuition to family members of New York state military personnel who lost their lives performing their military duties. Eligibility for assistance would...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) recently attended the Oswego County Sportsmen Federation’s annual banquet where he discussed legislation proposed by downstate lawmakers that would hurt fishing and game clubs. He encouraged the...

Sometimes being an elected official can be challenging because you are forced to make difficult decisions. At times, I have had to vote on legislation that if enacted would have both a positive and negative effect on my district and the constituents...

A statement from Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) following the passage of the 2019-20 state budget “Overall, this year's behemoth $175.5 billion budget lacks fiscal responsibility. The presumption that New York can keep taking on more...

Some of the best tools that can be used to protect children from abuse and neglect is raising awareness about its prevalence and helping families seek resources they need. Since 1983 presidents have issued proclamations declaring April as Child Abuse...

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...