Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and local partners in law enforcement touted meaningful improvements to bail reform laws that were included in the recently adopted state budget. Recognizing the need for key fixes to the 2019 statute, Senator Skoufis became an early and vocal advocate for incorporating revisions to ensure public safety. As of Friday evening, several key … [Read more...] about Skoufis Makes New York Safer With Bail Fixes
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Skoufis Reacts to O&R Rate Case Approvals
“The Public Service Commission’s approval of Orange & Rockland’s gas and electric rate hikes is a disgrace. At a time when Hudson Valley families are struggling to keep the lights on, our utility companies continue to line their pockets with complete disregard for what their own ratepayers can bear. As the Senate utilities investigation ramps up, O&R and the Public … [Read more...] about Skoufis Reacts to O&R Rate Case Approvals
Skoufis Proposal to Create Gas Tax Holiday Included in Budget, Relief at the Pump Starts June 1
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that his proposal to create a gas tax holiday has been included in the final state budget, approved last week. The holiday, running from June 1 to December 31 this year, will provide urgent relief at the pump for struggling families by suspending all state motor fuel taxes and fuel sales taxes, a savings of 16 cents per … [Read more...] about Skoufis Proposal to Create Gas Tax Holiday Included in Budget, Relief at the Pump Starts June 1
Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick statement on the Passage of the 2022-2023 NYS Budget
ALBANY, NY - Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) has released the following statement: "New York State's 2022-23 budget enacts a financial plan for the state which will make life a little bit easier for my constituents in the lower Hudson Valley. The budget provides record funding for public schools, pre-K, and childcare, makes a historic investment … [Read more...] about Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick statement on the Passage of the 2022-2023 NYS Budget
Skoufis Secures Tax Relief for Hudson Valley Families, Historic Investments in Infrastructure, Schools, Parks in State Budget
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) was laser-focused on delivering a final budget that delivered for his constituents by putting money back in their pockets, protecting our quality of life, and getting the Hudson Valley its fair share of dollars. Skoufis touted numerous wins for local families in the final budget, set for adoption on Friday. Following months of … [Read more...] about Skoufis Secures Tax Relief for Hudson Valley Families, Historic Investments in Infrastructure, Schools, Parks in State Budget