Higgins Offers Thoughts on 2012 Congressional Agenda

Jan. 23 | As Americans prepare to tune into tomorrow’s State of the Union Address, many are wondering what’s in store for 2012 in Washington, DC.  Prior to the speech, Western New York Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) outlined some of the actions he would...

If the feds can’t pass the DREAM Act, New York state must do its part

Dec. 28 | Over the past 10 years, there has been endless posturing in Washington about our broken immigration system. Unfortunately, these debates have achieved nothing to produce critically needed comprehensive immigration reform. It is shameful that Congress...

Gallivan Named to Leadership Post of National Conference of State Legislatures

Nov. 29 | Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R,C,I – 59th District) has been named Vice Chairman of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Human Services and Welfare Committee for 2011-12. Gallivan was appointed by NCSL President and President of the...