“Nursing homes are being grossly short-changed in this year's state budget, keeping facilities like the Elderwood Nursing Home at a perpetual risk of failing. The funding provided in this budget falls well short of what isneeded for care providers who...

“The complete lack of transparency in New York’s budget process is an insult to our democratic process. Deals are being struck behind closed doors. We’re voting on bills with no fiscal plan, leaving taxpayers in the dark about how their money will...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) expressed deep concern today over the potential closure of the Elderwood Nursing Home facility in North Creek. Closure of the facility would result in a critical loss of access to essential health care services in...

Albany Majority lawmakers failure to deliver a state budget despite unilateral control has forced us to convene on a Sunday for a third extender. Wasting time on inconsequential debates exemplifies their disregard for essential financial responsibilities....

Today, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) expresses sadness at the passing of his good friend and Lake George Town Supervisor Dennis Dickinson. As a Lake George native and business owner, Dickinson embodied the spirit of his beloved community. A graduate...

Today, the Assembly took up the first of ten budget bills, the debt service bill, which is necessary to make legally required payments related to the sale and servicing of debt. Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) expressed grave concern over New York's...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) and his Assembly Minority colleagues are taking a stand against the growing threat of squatters infiltrating New York neighborhoods. In response to recent alarming incidents, including the tragic murder of a New...

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) joined state and federal Minority representatives today to call for an independent investigation into New York state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Then-Gov. Cuomo decided to keep COVID-positive patients...

“The governor's proposed foundation aid cuts are detrimental to education. The Assembly's proposed budget, which allocates $36.4 billion to General Support for Public Schools, is more sufficient and appropriate for the future of our kids. By rejecting...

As part of an ongoing commitment to prioritize the welfare and educational advancement of adolescents in New York state, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) has signed on to a series of child care bills aimed at enhancing affordability and access for...