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...

“We have heard the same talk for years, promising hard-working New Yorkers and businesses brighter days ahead, yet each year it’s the same– failure to deliver what our voters demand that we, as legislators, change. Skyrocketing inflation is driving...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) was appointed by Minority Assembly Leader Will Barclay as ranking Minority member of the Environmental Conservation Committee for this upcoming legislative session. As the most senior Minority member of the committee,...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) opposes the Majority’s call to hold a special session regarding pay raises for state legislators. Other Assembly members have also voiced their opposition to the idea of increasing their salary, saying it’s...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) and their Assembly colleagues today to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul, Health Commissioner Mary Bassett, and Greg Olsen, acting director of the New York State...

“We have a small but major victory this week, thanks to the federal court ruling the revised concealed carry gun law as unconstitutional. Let it be known that this law was rushed before us in a late-night extraordinary session back in July, as Gov....

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) is announcing four libraries within the district will be receiving State Aid for Library Construction. The allocation comes from $34 million in capital funds as part of the 2021-22 New York State Budget, where...

Editor’s note: For a letter from Assemblyman Simpson to Gov. Hochul please click here. Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) issued a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request last month to the Executive Chamber, Department of Environmental Conservation,...

“Gov. Kathy Hochul, Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon’s decision to adopt the Farm Wage Board’s recommendation to reduce the overtime threshold for the state’s agriculture sector fundamentally alters and undermines thousands of working family...

“My deepest condolences go out to the Dow family during these difficult times. The family and our entire community lost a devoted local native and respected philanthropist,” said Simpson. “His legacy and generosity will forever be remembered by...

Glens Falls, NY – Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R, C, I - Horicon) today issued a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to the Executive Chamber, Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of State, Division of Criminal Justice Services, and...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) joined Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury), colleagues from their Conferences, New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association, Inc. President Michael Powers and Northern Region Vice President John...