In the ongoing push to address rising energy costs and enhance consumer protections amid frequent utility rate increase requests, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) joined lawmakers on Tuesday to pass Assembly Bill A.9441, which updates requirements...

“The Legislature needs to focus on making everyday life more affordable for New Yorkers by easing the cost pressures families and small businesses feel every day. That starts with lowering the cost of energy and taking a realistic approach to electrification...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) is proud to announce that the New York State Education Department and New York State Library have approved a series of public library construction and renovation projects funded through the FY 2024-2025 State...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) today commended the New York State Energy Planning Board’s unanimous approval of the 2025 State Energy Plan, highlighting its pragmatic recognition of the need for fossil fuels to ensure grid reliability and...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) today called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto the “NY HEAT Act,” which would repeal the longstanding “100-foot rule.” This rule mandates that utilities provide free gas pipeline connections to customers within...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) and Sen. Jim Tedisco (R,C-44th Senate District) welcomed sixth-grade students from Corinth Central School District to the New York State Capitol today for a tour and educational visit. The students had the opportunity...

Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) will join volunteers this Saturday, November 22, at Whitehall Junior-Senior High School to help distribute groceries to families in need during the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York’s annual Thanksgiving Food...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) explained today that as the federal government shutdown continues, many New York families who rely on SNAP and HEAP are facing uncertainty, but legislators from both chambers and across both parties have called...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) warns that the New York State Court of Appeals decision upholding the 2023 Even-Year Election Law will undermine local democracy by overshadowing community-specific issues with national political noise. The law...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) extends his congratulations to Christy Romaine and Andrew Reynolds of the Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center in Lake George for their recognition from the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association...

In response to two alarming reports from the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) released this week, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) was critical of the state’s aggressive push toward rapid electrification, warning that it is setting...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) joins voices around the globe in acknowledging the groundbreaking peace agreement brokered by President Donald J. Trump in the Israel-Palestine conflict. After years of heartbreak and devastation, this deal brings...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) today congratulated Mark Hall of Star Lake on his selection as the new chair of the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) Board. Hall is a longtime advocate for balanced conservation and economic growth in the Adirondacks...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) joined Sen. Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake), Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) and a bipartisan coalition of state and local officials today at the Saratoga County Public Safety Building to announce...

“Today, we mourn the loss of Charlie Kirk, a passionate voice for our values and a tireless advocate for young Americans. His energy and dedication inspired many, and his impact will not be forgotten. “My prayers are with his wife, Erika and their...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) is calling on the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to schedule in-person public hearings in the North Country for the Draft State Energy Plan. While a virtual hearing is set for...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) celebrated the remarkable contributions of women in the 114th Assembly District at his third annual Women of Distinction ceremony Thursday morning at the Holiday Inn Resort in Lake George. The event recognized...

“I’m disappointed by this year’s legislative session,” said Simpson. “Despite New York ranking last in state and local tax burden, Albany pushed through a record-setting quarter-trillion-dollar budget, ignoring the crushing financial strain...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) voted “No” on the Majority’s omnibus bill (A.8871), a hollow attempt at corrections reform that fails correctional officers. These dedicated men and women risked their livelihoods in the largest strike the...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) voted “No” on the Majority’s omnibus bill (A.8871), a hollow attempt at corrections reform that fails correctional officers. These dedicated men and women risked their livelihoods in the largest strike the...