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Sep 18, 20231 min read

STATEMENT FROM SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER ROB ORTT

On New Background Check Mandates for Ammunition Purchases Last week, the latest attack on New Yorkers’ 2nd Amendment rights went into...

Sep 12, 20231 min read

STATEMENT FROM SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER ROB ORTT

On Proposed Budget Cuts in NYC Due to Migrant Crisis Costs As the migrant crisis continues to spiral out of control because of bad...

Aug 8, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

On Migrant Arraigned on Rape Charges in Western New York Another day in New York, and another failed Democrat policy has led to another...

Jun 10, 20232 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

On Conclusion of 2023 Legislative Session In the final days of the legislative session, Democrats in Albany demonstrated to New Yorkers...

Jun 6, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

On Reports of Possible Changes to Public Campaign Finance Once again, Democrats in Albany are trying to change the laws in order to...

May 4, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

Our conference has continually called for better investment in mental health services and restoring public safety - both played a role in...

May 2, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

Regarding the 2023-2024 Budget The state budget crafted by Albany Democrats ignores the priorities of New York residents. The least...

Apr 27, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

“For decades, the Western Regional OTB has been a valued and necessary revenue generator for the rural counties across our region. The...

Apr 19, 20231 min read

Statement From Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt

With One Party in control of the entire budget process, there is more dysfunction and less transparency than ever. For a Legislature that...

Apr 16, 20231 min read

Statement From Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt

Regarding the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Considering Hon. Rowan Wilson for Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. Today, Democrats...

Apr 10, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

It is April 10th and New York taxpayers still remain hostage to Democrats. The real problem is that both the Senate and Assembly cannot...

Apr 3, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

After blowing through the budget deadline, Albany Democrats today pushed through a temporary extender until April 10. The Senate and...

Mar 23, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

Regarding the New List of Nominees for Chief Judge to be Considered Our state’s highest court remains without a Chief Justice. Senate...

Mar 17, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

It is maddening to learn that early Thursday morning, there was yet another criminal incident at CompassCare in Amherst. Last summer,...

Mar 1, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

Regarding Board of Regents Appointments Vote Process The Board of Regents oversees education policy for the entire state – and the...

Feb 22, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

Today’s announcement by the Commissioner of Labor is the wrong one. The push to lower the threshold to 40 hours per week, despite...

Feb 21, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt on COURT DECISION IN JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS CASE

Today’s decision from Judge Whelan confirms that Senate Democrats once again disregarded the State Constitution to support their partisan...

Feb 1, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

In the midst of an unprecedented affordability crisis, the Governor presented a state budget that continues to tax and spend without...

Jan 18, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

Today, the Judiciary Committee failed to follow its Constitutional responsibility to allow the nomination of Justice Hector LaSalle to...

Jan 10, 20231 min read

statement from senate republican leader rob ortt

Today’s State of the State speech by Governor Hochul follows the Senate Republicans’ call for a safer, stronger and more affordable New...

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