“The enacted budget is a huge, missed opportunity to address the core issues New Yorkers care about most, and it comes up short more often than it hits the mark. The fundamental job of lawmakers is to create policy that makes New York a safe and affordable...

“While we move closer to finishing this year’s budget, I am disappointed that any hope of significant changes in process or substance with this budget will go unfulfilled. Despite a glimmer of optimism after seeing updated conceal carry language...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) joined members of the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences for a press conference addressing the current state of the budget today on the Million Dollar Staircase in the Capitol. After five extenders and weeks...

“Majority leadership’s single-party rule is failing New Yorkers by not addressing the failures of bail reform in a timely manner all while violent crime is on the rise. In yet another example of Albany dysfunction, the budget is now 18 days late and...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) attended a press conference today in the Capitol alongside Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Dr. Michael Prezioso, Commissioner of the Saratoga County Department of Mental Health and several members...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) joined his legislative colleagues and local district attorneys today in the Capitol for a press conference to call for reform of the “Raise the Age” (RTA) law. The law, passed in 2018, raised the age at which...

“The Assembly One-House Budget Proposal gives resources to many areas that will benefit the constituents in my district. The North Country and Adirondack Region stands to benefit tremendously with dedicated stewardship funding, invasive species eradication...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) joined the Rathbun family at Rathbun’s Maple Sugar House for their annual first maple tapping of the season. Joining him were Sen. Jake Ashby, State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball and members of the Granville...

Today, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) announced that Amtrak has committed to reopening their Adirondack Line by April 3. Simpson thanked Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) for her advocacy in getting the line reopened.​“This is a great day...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) attended a press conference on the Million Dollar Staircase in the Capitol today to advocate for increased state funding for local roads, bridges, and culverts. Simpson stood alongside Assembly Minority Leader Will...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) toured and participated in a press conference today at the correctional facility located on Rikers Island. He was joined by Assembly Minority members, Correction Officers Benevolent Association (COBA) President Benny...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) introduced new legislation that would require New York state to pay taxes on the assessed property value of closed state prisons (A.4937)/(S.02745). If the legislation passes, it would require the state to take responsibility...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) is pushing back against proposed legislation to create a monthly retirement benefit for New York prison inmates. The legislation proposed by the Senate Majority would require inmates to be at least 62 years of age...

“With March being Women's History Month, I'd like to take the opportunity to announce that my office will begin accepting nominations for the 114th District's Inaugural Women of Distinction program to honor local women who have made lasting contributions...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) sponsored legislation this year that will give parents and guardians access to video and photo documentation in the unfortunate event of an incident on a school bus that leads to injury or harm to a child (A. 3169)....

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) commends Gov. Hochul for addressing during her budget proposal yesterday the gun control laws passed in a special session last summer banning lawful concealed-carry permit holders from entering the Adirondack and...

“New York is at a financial tipping point– the abrupt rise in our cost of living, the flooding of out-migration and with the highest taxes in the country, our state needs legislators who understand the urgency to create real changes. Gov. Hochul proposed...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) today congratulated the town of Ticonderoga for being the recipient of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). Of the 10-round winners, the town will receive $10 million in funding to help boost the community...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Sen. Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), and members from the Assembly and Senate Conferences to renew calls to repeal the state’s dangerous and deadly bail...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) today applauded the Assembly for implementation of a livestream option for the general public to view committee meetings. In 2016, the Assembly Minority, including Simpson’s predecessor, Sen. Dan Stec, pushed for...