Congratulations To His Excellency, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan On His Forthcoming Elevation To Cardinal By Pope Benedict XVI

January 6, 2012

“Catholics all across New York State are proud – so very, very proud – to learn that His Excellency, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan has received the tremendous honor of being elevated to Cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI. This honor is one of the highest recognitions that our Church can bestow and I, along with [...]

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Discussing Legislative Priorities For 2012 On WAMC’S “Capitol Connection” With Dr. Alan Chartock

January 6, 2012

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) will be a guest on WAMC’s “Capitol Connection” hosted by Dr. Alan Chartock TONIGHT, Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:30 p.m., to discuss his legislative priorities for 2012 and his thoughts on Governor Cuomo’s 2012 State of the State Address.
The interview will be streamed and podcast at http://www.wamc.org/capcon.html. [...]

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Thoughts On Governor Cuomo’s 2012 State Of The State Address

January 4, 2012

“Last year, I said Governor Cuomo’s first State of the State Address would give New York a much-needed opportunity to hit the ‘reset button’ and we did exactly that by delivering an on-time State Budget that reduced government spending, successfully closing a $10 billion budget deficit, passing a property tax cap and enacting a statewide [...]

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Welcoming Assemblyman Raymond Walter To Albany

January 3, 2012

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) and his colleagues today welcomed Assemblyman Raymond Walter (R,C,I-Amherst) at a public swearing-in ceremony at the New York State Capitol in Albany. The Hon. Bernard J. Malone, Jr. of the Supreme Court Appellate Division Third Judicial Department presided over the event. Assemblyman Walter was joined by his family [...]

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What I’m Listening For In Governor Cuomo’s 2012 State Of The State Address

January 3, 2012

On Wednesday, January 4, Governor Cuomo will outline his agenda for New York in his second annual State of the State Address. In 2011, after Governor Cuomo’s first State of the State Address, I said it was time to hit the “reset” button and begin a fresh start after enduring years of embarrassing ethical [...]

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Swearing In Ceremony For Assemblyman Raymond Walter

January 3, 2012

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) and his colleagues will host a public swearing-in ceremony for Assemblyman Raymond Walter (R,C,I-Amherst) at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in the Assembly Parlor, Room 306, of the State Capitol. The Honorable Bernard J. Malone, Jr. of the Supreme Court Appellate Division Third Judicial Department [...]

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Resolutions For A New Year – And A New New York State

December 23, 2011

On the cusp of a New Year – some may actually be reading this column post-New Year’s – it seems only appropriate to offer some resolutions to help ring in 2012 and what I believe could be a truly transformative year in state government. With a lot of work – and more than a [...]

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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, And Best Wishes For A Safe, Healthy And Prosperous New Year!

December 21, 2011

One of the many good things about preparing the past two weeks’ columns – “2011: The Year In Review, Parts I and II” – was that it was a terrific reminder of everything that we were able to accomplish by working together this past year. Without question, 2011 was a non-stop whirlwind of activity [...]

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2011: The Year In Review, Part II

December 12, 2011

Last week’s column, “2011: The Year In Review, Part I,” outlined some of the major successes from the recent Session from the months of January through June. These included the swearing-in of a new Governor, an on-time state budget and my ongoing efforts to save taxpayer dollars. Part II highlights July through December. [...]

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Fighting To Protect Taxpayers From Soaring Medicaid Costs And Government Spending

December 12, 2011

In an effort to protect taxpayers from the explosive growth of state government spending and decrease the crushing burden of New York’s Medicaid program on local governments, Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) and the Minority Conference proposed two amendments to the Albany tax deal. The tax deal passed at 1:00 a.m. Thursday [...]

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Statement On Tax Announcement

December 7, 2011

“From what has been reported in the media so far, the bottom line is that taxes are being raised in New York State and we are still not dealing with our state’s serious spending problem. There is still no significant unfunded mandate relief for local governments. We should be protecting taxpayers by capping [...]

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2011: The Year In Review, Part I

December 2, 2011

As mentioned previously, this week’s column will serve as the first of a special two-part series looking back at 2011 and the year that was, highlighting some of the major successes from the recent session as legislators prepare to return to Albany in January for the 235th Legislative Session.
When people look back on [...]

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Kolb Speaks At MACNY Central Upstate Manufacturing Meeting

December 2, 2011

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) is pictured (right) speaking during the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) Central Upstate Manufacturing Meeting recently held at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. Leader Kolb started and ran successful private sector manufacturing companies prior to his entering public service and is the only Legislative [...]

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Will Be Discussing State Budget Deficit, Tax Code Reform And Potential Assembly Special Elections For 2012 On YNN’S “Capital Tonight” With Liz Benjamin

November 30, 2011

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) will appear on YNN’s “Capital Tonight” with host Liz Benjamin TONIGHT, November 30, 2011, at 8:00 and 11:30 p.m. to discuss the State Budget deficit, tax code reform and potential Assembly Special Elections for 2012.
WHO: Assembly Minority [...]

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NYS Assemblyman Tom Kirwan Will Be Missed

November 29, 2011

“Our hearts are broken tonight upon learning of the passing of our good friend and close colleague Assemblyman Tom Kirwan. Tom Kirwan truly was one of the good guys in state government and was beloved by everyone. Tom embodied everything a public servant should aspire to be: courageous, hard working, principled, tough, dedicated [...]

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New Session Means Another Opportunity To Focus On Economic Growth, Private Sector Jobs And A More Affordable NYS

November 23, 2011

Approximately one month from today, the New York State Legislature will convene for its 235th Legislative Session. Members from the Assembly and Senate will return to Albany during the first week of January for the opening day of Session and for Governor Cuomo’s annual State of the State Address delivered to all New Yorkers. [...]

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