New York State

Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that four of his bills aimed at improving code enforcement and holding neglectful building owners accountable have passed the Senate with bipartisan support:  S.8146, which would create a pilot program allowing municipalities to perform emergency code enforcement repairs necessitated by property owner negligence. Costs … [Read more...] about Four Skoufis Bills to Strengthen Code Enforcement and Repair Neglected Housing Pass Senate

Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that his bill (S.1737) creating a wholesale import program for prescription drugs has easily passed the Senate with bipartisan support. The measure was among a package of legislation aimed at cutting prescription costs for New Yorkers.  Under existing federal law, states may authorize wholesale importation from other … [Read more...] about Skoufis Bill to Slash Prescription Drug Prices Sails Through Senate

"With the release of finalized State Senate maps that aggressively carved up our existing district, my family, team, and I found ourselves with an incredibly difficult decision to make over the past two weeks. We considered every available option to determine how best to continue serving the people of the Hudson Valley, and I am grateful to the many colleagues and partners who … [Read more...] about Skoufis Enters Race for Orange County-Based State Senate District