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Proposed Budget Calls for More Spending, No Tax Hikes

January 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Proposed Budget Calls for More Spending, No Tax Hikes

By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul presented the executive budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on January 20 which carries a price tag of $260 billion. In her budget, Hochul called for an increase in spending […]

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Hochul Raises $12M for Campaign, Dem Committee

January 17, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Hochul Raises $12M for Campaign, Dem Committee

Picks up Two Endorsements on Long Island By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul raised nearly $12 million in the January 2026 filing period, according to her campaign. The governor’s haul includes $5.45 million to her […]

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Mattera Leads Call for Medicaid Fraud Audits

January 16, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Mattera Leads Call for Medicaid Fraud Audits

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri In the wake of the earth-shattering fraud uncovered in Minnesota, Republican New York State Senators are calling for an independent audit of State programs to ensure that […]

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Governor Wants Law Allowing Residents to Sue ICE

January 16, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Governor Wants Law Allowing Residents to Sue ICE

By Hank Russell In the wake of the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for legislation that would make it easier for […]

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Critics: State of the State Full of ‘Empty Promises’ and ‘Rhetoric’

January 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Critics: State of the State Full of ‘Empty Promises’ and ‘Rhetoric’

By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her State of the State address on January 13 at The Egg in Albany, where she laid out more than 200 initiatives covering everything from affordability to housing […]

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Blakeman: Investigate Corrupt Medicaid Program

January 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Blakeman: Investigate Corrupt Medicaid Program

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called for an investigation into Governor Kathy Hochul’s handling of New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). He said the rampant fraud, […]

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Dems Blast ICE for Actions in Minnesota

January 9, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Dems Blast ICE for Actions in Minnesota

By Hank Russell Local elected officials directed their anger at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the wake of a deadly shooting that took place in Minnesota. On January 7, an ICE agent fired on […]

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Who Will Pay for Universal Childcare?

January 9, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Who Will Pay for Universal Childcare?

By Hank Russell A press conference with Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Zohran Mamdani was held on January 8 as they announced that universal childcare will be available to all children in New […]

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Officials Share Their Hopes for New Legislative Session

January 8, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Officials Share Their Hopes for New Legislative Session

This Year’s Platform: ‘Fight for New York’ By Hank Russell As the state legislators head back to Albany as this year’s session begins, some of the members of the Assembly minority are also offering their […]

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Blakeman: The Right to Homeownership Should Be Protected

January 7, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Blakeman: The Right to Homeownership Should Be Protected

By Hank Russell In response to calls for the eradication of homeownership, the Republican candidate for governor is calling for a constitutional amendment that would protect private property owners from having their homes seized by […]

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