The New York State Legislature passed a $237 billion dollar budget Saturday, two weeks after the 2024-25 budget was due. Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement saying, "This budget agreement represents the most significant improvement in housing … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Conservatives To Have Primary For Family Court Judge
There will be at least one county-wide primary in June following the April 8 petition submission deadline. For Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, both Republican Peter R. Johnson and Republican Sally Jaroszynski have filed petitions to run for … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Co-Sponsoring Legislation To Prevent Policy Proposals In State Budget
State Senator George Borrello is co-sponsoring a bipartisan initiative that would prevent policy proposals from being included in the state budget. In the 25 years since the ruling in Silver v. Pataki, which gave the Governor of New York … [Read more...]
Republican State Legislators Calling For Halt On Electric School Bus Mandate
Republican State Legislators are calling for a pause on the statewide implementation of the electric school bus mandate. The electric school bus mandate, enacted in 2022, requires new school bus purchases to be zero emission by 2027 and all school … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – January 25, 2024
State Senator George Borrello provides his reactions to the proposed 2025 State Budget. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Critical of Proposed $2.4 Billion For Migrant Crisis Issues In State Budget
State Senator George Borrello is critical of the $2.4 billion proposed in the state budget to be allocated to New York City to address the migrant crisis. Borrello said part of the problem is that New York City remains a "Sanctuary City" which … [Read more...]
State Sen. Borrello Criticizes Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Address For Not Addressing Public Safety, State’s Affordability
State Senator George Borrello is criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul's State of State address for not addressing the state's affordability and public safety. Borrello said Hochul's address was, quote, "a lot of talk," "We've heard it before. 'We're … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation Moving Many Local Elections To Even-Numbered Years
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will align many local elections with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years. The bill was proposed to increase voter participation. 64% of eligible voters … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Asking Gov. Hochul To Rescind Or Fully Fund Electric School Bus Mandate
State Senator George Borrello and 14 Republicans are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to rescind the electric bus mandate for public schools or commit to fully funding the conversion. The electric bus mandates were passed in the 2022-23 state budget … [Read more...]
NYS Court of Appeals Orders State To Redraw Congressional Map
The New York State Court of Appeals has ordered the state to redraw its congressional map. The 4 to 3 ruling on Tuesday hands Democrats a major win in the fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming 2024 election. New … [Read more...]
