Congressman Nick Langworthy has introduced legislation to prevent New York State from clawing back federal funds meant for counties. The "Protect Local Taxpayers Act" is in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s Budget Proposal that would claw back … [Read more...]
State Senate Republicans Unveil Proposal for ‘More Affordable New York’
Members of the State Senate Republican Conference have unveiled a proposal for "A More Affordable New York." This is one of several initiatives being proposed as part of the conference’s "Rescue New York Agenda." The Conference specifically … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Against State Clawback of Medicaid Funds
Congressmen Nick Langworthy and Marc Molinaro are leading the charge against Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2024 state budget proposal to clawback Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program (eFMAP) funds. These are funds designated for counties and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Could Face $4.3 Million Budget Hit in NYS Budget
Chautauqua County Government could be hit with a $4.3 million shortfall this year should New York State move forward with clawing back Medicaid funds. The Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program (E-FMAP) funds are monies from the federal … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Presents $227 Billion State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled her $227 billion state budget for 2024-25. This budget is $5 billion more than the current year, with a 2.4% increase in all spending. Hochul said public safety is her top priority, budgeting $337 … [Read more...]
A Record Number of New Yorkers Enrolled in Medicaid Between 2008 and 2019
A record number of New Yorkers applied for the Medicaid program between 2008 and 2019. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office issued a report saying the increased enrollment has contributed to a steep decline in the number of New York residents … [Read more...]
County Leaders from Across New York Call on Albany to Keep Cap on Medicaid
ALBANY - Representatives from New York’s county governments held an advocacy day at the State Capitol Wednesday to voice concerns over changes to the Medicaid program contained in the Executive Budget and to advocate for the maintenance of current … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Healthcare, Immigration, and College Tuition Among Several Items Discussed at Reed Town Hall Meeting
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed's (R-Corning, NY 23) hosted a Town Hall Meeting at the Kiantone Fire Hall just to the south of Jamestown on Saturday morning, Sept. 16, marking one of three town halls he had scheduled throughout the day. MOBILE … [Read more...]
Reed Will Oppose Any Health Care Bill that Doesn’t Include Faso-Collins Amendment
WASHINGTON - Republican leaders are steering the Senate toward a crucial vote on their bill eviscerating much of the Affordable Care Act, President Barack Obama's health care law. The pending vote has been buoyed by the near theatrical return to the … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Not Willing to Predict Outcome of Senate Majority’s Healthcare Proposal
WASHINGTON - Senate Republican leaders are trotting out their new, but reeling, health care bill and angling toward a showdown vote next week amid signs that they have lots of work ahead to win over GOP lawmakers or face a resounding … [Read more...]
