Albany, NY – New York State Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins has appointed State Senator Pete Harckham as chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee. The announcement of Stewart-Cousins’s committee chair appointments and committee assignments was made earlier today as the State Senate began its 2023-2024 session. “I am very honored and grateful to … [Read more...] about Harckham Appointed as Chair of Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
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Skoufis Releases Investigative Report on Utility Pricing
Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County), as Chair of the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee, announced the conclusion of his months-long investigation into the pricing practices and failures of utilities and power producers across the state. As New Yorkers head into another year of exorbitant energy supply costs, the report lays out numerous … [Read more...] about Skoufis Releases Investigative Report on Utility Pricing
Senator Bill Weber sworn into office
Surrounded by family, friends, religious leaders, and elected officials, William "Bill" Weber (Republican, Conservative) was sworn into office as the Senator for New York's 38th Senate District, representing Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, and Ramapo. Two hundred guests filled the Fire Training Center in Pomona to celebrate this momentous occasion and hear from speakers, … [Read more...] about Senator Bill Weber sworn into office
Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Heralds Signing of His Good Governance Bill
On the final day of the year, Governor Hochul signed S6809a/A7925 to restore the state comptroller's authority to review and approve contracts, restoring government oversight that was rolled back by former Governor Cuomo. Bill sponsor Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick remarked, “Taxpayers deserve to have confidence that their money is being well spent, and … [Read more...] about Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Heralds Signing of His Good Governance Bill
Harckham Finishes 2022 with 23 of His Bills Signed into Law
Enacted legislation helps to address the opioid crisis, fight climate change and assist municipalities Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham is concluding 2022 as his most productive year yet in terms of having legislation he introduced being passed and signed into law, with 23 of his bills receiving signatures from the Governor, up from 16 last … [Read more...] about Harckham Finishes 2022 with 23 of His Bills Signed into Law