Higgins requests $24.67 million for WNY projects
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced more than $24.67 million in funding he requested for Western New York projects is included in the federal budget legislation released on December 20, 2022,…
Rep. Higgins issues statement supporting Buffalo lawsuit against firearm industry
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released a statement in support of a lawsuit filed by the City of Buffalo and Mayor Byron Brown taking legal action against the firearm industry. Higgins…
Rep. Higgins announces approval of VA Employee Fairness Act
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the approval of the VA Employee Fairness Act (H.R.1948). Cosponsored by Higgins, the bill will expand collective bargaining rights for healthcare professionals at the Veterans…
Higgins celebrates Respect for Marriage Act
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives as the President prepared to sign the Respect for Marriage Act into law. Higgins, a member of…
Higgins announces military service academy advisor panel
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) named nine local residents to serve on a Service Academy Advisory Committee. The panel met on December 4, 2022 to interview local high school students applying…
Hochul holds on to beat Zeldin
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will retain her position in the New York State Executive Mansion after being given the proverbial keys to the residence in August of 2021 following…
Dems, GOP split WNY Congressional seats
Rural Western New York voters overwhelmingly supported Republican Congressional candidates, sending Nick Langworthy (R-23) and Claudia Tenney (R-24) to represent them in Washington. Meanwhile, the Buffalo- and Rochester-centric Congressional Districts…
Erie, Monroe counties help James breeze to re-election as attorney general
Letitia James will remain New York State Attorney General after beating Republican Michael Henry by a 55-45 margin across New York State, including 53-47 margins in Erie and Monroe counties.…
Higgins signs on to bi-partisan request to social media companies to moderate content
WASHINGTON—This week, Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23), and Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) led a bipartisan group of 13 Members of Congress in a letter to social media companies requesting…
Higgins announces $2.5M in funding for Niagara Falls State Park
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) was joined by New York State Parks Niagara Region Director Mark Mistretta to announce $2.5 million in new federal funding for investments in Niagara Falls State…