Reed opposes vote to push President Trump to release tax returns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted with fellow Republicans on the committee to reject a Democratic proposal requesting that…
Higgins, others express concern over proposed biometric screening requirements
As the critical relationship between the United States and Canada is in the spotlight after Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau’s visit to Washington, D.C., several members of the House of…
Higgins says Flynn’s resignation raises questions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Brian Higgins said the resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn raises questions about the Trump administration. Higgins said Americans “are witnessing a dangerous pattern”…
Schneiderman among attorneys general seeking protections for detained non-citizens
NEW YORK—New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman joined six other state Attorneys General today in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Jennings v. Rodriguez, a…
Collins, Jacobs tout firefighter cancer registry bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Chris Collins (NY-27) is touting legislation he sponsored, the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act, which would authorize $2,500,000 in federal funds to create a national cancer…
Education groups call on the legislature to reject Cuomo funding proposal
ALBANY — The New York State Educational Conference Board – comprised of New York’s leading educational organizations representing parents, classroom teachers, school-related professionals, school business officials, building administrators, superintendents and…
Ortt leads mental health, disability hearing
ALBANY – State Senator Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, chairman of the Senate’s Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee, led a Joint Legislative Budget Hearing this week probing state agencies on…
New York State Bar Association urges Senate to confirm Rowan Wilson
ALBANY — Vincent E. Doyle III of Buffalo, speaking on behalf of the New York State Bar Association, called on the state Senate to confirm Rowan Wilson of New York…
Schneiderman calls Ninth Circuit ruling a ‘major victory’
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a statement following today’s Ninth Circuit ruling upholding a suspension of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on immigration. Schneiderman called the…
Higgins applauds ruling upholding hold on immigration ban
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, released a statement in response to today’s unanimous ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit against reinstating President Trump’s travel ban: “The…