“I’m pleased that an agreement has finally been reached on the state budget,” said Barclay. “Legislators on both sides of the aisle can take away positives from this budget, but the handling of the budget process was troubling. It lacked efficiency...

According to the New York State Maple Producers Association, New York is home to the largest source of tappable maple trees in the U.S., making New York an ideal producer of maple syrup. Maple syrup production has been steadily increasing since the late...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) released the following statement today after both Entergy and Exelon announced that the sale of the plant was finalized. Ownership has officially been transferred to Exelon. “Today marks a milestone for...

While there is a lot of disagreement in Albany, one issue where there is consensus in the legislature and with the governor is that additional investment needs to be made in our aging sewer and water infrastructure. The unfortunate stories of Flint,...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) joined his colleagues at the Assembly Budget Conference Committee meeting on General Government and Local Assistance last night. The Assembly members had the opportunity to attend the bi-partisan meetings and...

March is Women’s History Month and this year marks the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in New York. Many of the early crusaders who fought for the right to vote for U.S. women lived in Upstate New York. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B....

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) called for increased transparency in New York State government during Sunshine Week, which is being observed through Saturday, March 18. This initiative advocates for an open government where citizens have...

Over the last few weeks, certain self-proclaimed environmental groups have begun an all-out effort to convince the legislature to overturn New York’s newly adopted Clean Energy Standard (“CES”). The CES is a landmark policy adopted last year by...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) today called for a $150 million increase in state aid for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) in the state budget. The Governor’s proposed budget calls for $438.1 million...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) released the following statement today following an Assembly committee hearing in Albany during which some so-called environmental groups and Assembly Downstate representatives questioned the need for nuclear...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) released the following statement today after it was announced that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the transfer of FitzPatrick from Entergy to Exelon. “I applaud the Nuclear Regulatory Commission...

According to the Healthcare Association of New York State, New York is facing a doctor shortage and that shortage is likely to intensify over the next decade. This is especially problematic for rural and low-income communities where there are even fewer...

Today, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) joined his colleagues at a press conference announcing legislation to repeal portions of the SAFE Act in Upstate New York and on Long Island. This legislation would limit provisions of the SAFE Act to the...

There are more than 6,000 public libraries in New York State providing access to books, movies, technology, various workshops and classes. They enrich our communities and provide educational opportunities at every stage of life. In addition to being...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) will host two coffee hour town hall meetings on Saturday, March 11. One will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the Redfield Town Hall, located at 4830 County Route 17 in Redfield. The other Town Hall will be at 10 a.m....

February is National Heart Month and also the time when people "Go Red for Women." These efforts are aimed at promoting awareness of heart disease. This month, local groups have been featured in the workplace and on the news wearing red to promote heart...

There are many positive reasons to live and work in New York. Unfortunately, state taxes are not one of them. Each year, the Tax Foundation, an independent tax policy research organization based in Washington, D.C., publishes various reports ranking...

Today, Assemblyman Will Barclay(R,C,I-Pulaski) expressed concern regarding five new bills giving additional rights to illegal immigrants. These bills would give college tuition assistance for illegal aliens, New York City ID exemptions and...

Last month, the NYS Public Service Commission (“PSC) took important action on upgrading the state’s electrical grid. This is the first step in addressing New York’s outdated transmission infrastructure. In doing so, the state can reduce its reliance...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) released the following statement today after the State Assembly today passed a resolution which paves the way for public officials to be stripped of their pension if convicted of a felony related to their public...