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Maher Bill Creating Task Force on Fiscal Cliffs in Public Assistance Passes with a Team Effort

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Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is thrilled to see his bill, which is also sponsored by Assemblymembers Maritza Davila (D), Al Taylor (D) and Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon), passed June 1, 2023, in the Assembly. The bill creates a task force to study...

Maher’s First Bill Passes Ensuring Better Security at The Town of Montgomery Court

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Assemblyman Brian Maher’s (R,C-Walden) bill granting peace officer status to employees of the Town of Montgomery Court was passed in the New York State Assembly on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The bill would give the authority of peace officers to these...

Maher, Bipartisan Group of Legislators Urge Passage of Melanie’s Law

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Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) joins Assemblyman Anil Beephan, Jr. (R,C-East Fishkill), Sen. Rob Rolison and others to urge the passage of Melanie’s Law, which would allow courts to issue orders of protection for immediate family members or household...

Maher Celebrating Dairy Day by Encouraging Passage of Bill Allowing Whole, 2% Milk in Schools

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Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is joining his colleagues in calling for whole and 2% milk to be sold in New York schools (A.2321). The federal government banned whole and 2% milk in schools based on an outdated belief that it led to childhood obesity....

Maher Celebrates District Office Opening With Ribbon Cutting

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Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) celebrated the grand opening of his district office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony while surrounded by family, friends and constituents. He offered a special “thank you” to the ribbon cutting co-hosts, Orange County...

Maher: Positives of The Budget Can Not Outshine The Hefty Bill and Shortcomings

“While there are some positive items in the budget, I could not support it. Aside from the fact that our budget was more than thirty days late, there was zero transparency in this process. Members were left out in the dark for months and given an unnecessary...

Maher: Transparency with the State Budget is Vital

“I look forward to seeing the state budget passed soon, but until that occurs, we need to be transparent with our constituents on budget discussions in Albany. New Yorkers deserve to know that although the budget is late this year, it will still deliver...

Maher: Is New York Affordable? New Yorkers Are Voting with Their Feet

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“While other states are booming with job opportunities and spending within reason, New York is struggling to keep residents in the state and failing to deliver a reasonable budget in a timely manner. It’s no wonder our state is ranked so low in terms...

Maher Co-Sponsoring Bill to Withhold Governor’s Pay for Late Budgets

“The budget is now 10 days late and the Legislature was called back to pass a second extender to ensure bills and government employees are paid. I am proud to join my colleague Assemblyman Gandolfo and a group of Young Minority assembly members in holding...

Maher Honors Vietnam Veteran Robert E. Lewis of Wallkill

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Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) honored local Vietnam War veteran Robert Lewis of Wallkill, New York for his exemplary and heroic service during the conflict and continued advocacy for veterans. “Veterans have sacrificed so much to serve and protect...
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