“The recurring theme during this legislative session has been the misuse of taxpayer dollars. From sham economic development schemes, to illegal highway signs and now, once again, free college for illegal immigrants. As elected representatives of New...

“After a great deal of concern was expressed by myself, other state legislators and, most importantly, our residents that state tax dollars were being abused for non-compliant highway signs, the governor has agreed to take them down. Once the signs...

“It seems there is one poor decision after another coming out of the governor’s office these days, all of which are costing the taxpayers money. Over the last several years, the governor spent more than $8 million to put blue ‘I Love NY’ signs...

“Today’s Economic Development budget public hearing comes at a fortuitous time with the start of the Joe Percoco corruption trial just last week. START-UP NY has failed, costing New Yorkers nearly $400 million; a top aide to the governor is on trial...

Advocates for victims of domestic violence and law enforcement officials stood with Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference today as they announced a plan to combat domestic violence and better aid...

“Today, the former top aide to Gov. Cuomo is on trial for receiving bribes in exchange for handing out bids related to the governor’s now infamous economic development programs. While it is important to note that the governor himself has not been...

“What I want to see from a state budget is a plan that supports the middle class, a plan that improves the daily lives of our residents and a plan that provides help now – not in five – 10 years when another million residents have been forced to...

“As I have said time and time again – and I will say it until it is no longer an issue – Albany needs ethics reform now. As new allegations of sexual harassment from another state legislator come to light, there is clearly a culture at work in Albany...

“I find the alleged acts of Assmeblywoman Pamela Harris to be reprehensible and disgusting. As a representative of residents who lost homes and businesses due to disastrous flooding this past summer, I am appalled. While we continue to fight with FEMA...

Assemblyman Marc W. Butler (R,C,I,Ref-Newport) introduced legislation to extend the firearms recertification deadline for pistol permit holders along with Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford), who supports the proposed legislation. Pistol permit...

“There are certainly some positive thoughts to take away from the governor’s State of the State – ideas that can protect and benefit New Yorkers – but of course, all they are is thought. Year after year, we see grand promises come out of the executive...

Yesterday, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) was recognized for his efforts in support of farming and agriculture in New York state by being named to the prestigious Circle of Friends by the New York Farm Bureau. “This is such an honor...

“Of course we are pleased to see some of our tax dollars come back to our region with the hope of stimulating economic development in the area. That said, I believe we need to have a discussion between the Legislature and the governor to discuss better...

“There are a lot of people suffering in this state – too many. New York is taxing residents right out of state. One of the largest drivers of state spending is social programs like Medicaid, welfare and unemployment. These programs are extremely important...

“Our residents have been through enough since the disastrous flooding in July that ensued after the Sauquoit Creek overflowed its banks, yet again. Many have lost their homes, their businesses, their livelihoods. My fellow legislators and I have been...

Local residents in New Hartford and surrounding areas will be able to let their holiday spirit shine by donating to Assemblyman Brian Miller’s (R,I-New Hartford) inaugural holiday toy drive. Today, Miller announced that his district office will serve...

Seven months after 122 local residents were laid off and one month after an additional 60 lost their jobs, Remington Arms in Ilion has confirmed that it will move forward with furloughs for workers in an effort to cut costs through the end of 2017. Assemblyman...

For years, the complaints of parents, students and teachers throughout New York state seemed to go unheard. Or perhaps the complaints regarding the substantially flawed Common Core standards were simply ignored by the State Education Department and the...