Kolb’s Key For February 20, 2012 Until March 3, 2012

February 17, 2012

Wednesday-February 22, 2012
12:00pm-1:00pm: Leader Kolb will be speaking at the
Geneva Rotary Meeting being held at the Belhurst Castle
on Route 14 South in Geneva
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Constituent Sound Off: Bob Yaekel Of Canandaigua Asks About The Gas Price-Gas Tax Connection

February 10, 2012

My recent Town Hall meetings across Ontario County were another HUGE success! A very special thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy Saturday to attend and share smart ideas for sensible solutions. Constituent suggestions are important; they can quickly become the basis for legislation or casework that solves a [...]

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Kolb’s Key For February 6, 2012 Until February 17, 2012

February 6, 2012

Wednesday-February 8, 2012
1:15pm-2:00pm: Leader Kolb will host his regular Albany TV
show to update residents on issues of importance pertaining to
state government
Thursday-February 9, 2012
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Inviting Local Constituents To Attend Ontario County Town Hall Meetings

February 3, 2012

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) will be hosting a series of Town Hall meetings TOMORROW, Saturday, February 4, 2012, starting at 10:00 a.m., across Ontario County. Town Hall participants will have the opportunity to ask Leader Kolb questions and personally share their concerns on issues relating to public policy and state government. [...]

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Discussing “Citizens’ Committee For An Effective Constitution” On YNN’S “Capital Tonight” With Liz Benjamin Along With Bill Samuels and Dr. Gerald Benjamin

February 1, 2012

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua), New Roosevelt Chairman Bill Samuels, and CRREO at SUNY New Paltz Director Dr. Gerald Benjamin will appear on YNN’s “Capital Tonight” with host Liz Benjamin TONIGHT, Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 8:00 and 11:30 p.m. to discuss their new project “Citizens’ Committee for an Effective Constitution” (CCEC) which [...]

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A Super (Friendly) Wager: New York vs. Massachusetts

January 31, 2012

It’s a Super Bowl XLVI (46) showdown – and a very friendly wager pitting the New York Giants against the New England Patriots made between the respective Minority Leaders of the New York State Assembly and the Massachusetts House. The odds are somebody will be enjoying food from the opposing team’s home state as [...]

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The Launching Of “Citizens’ Committee For An Effective Constitution” Will Restore New York’s Reputation As An Effective State Government, Deliver True Reform

January 30, 2012

New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) today commented on the launch of a groundbreaking, bi-partisan reform coalition – “Citizens’ Committee for an Effective Constitution” (CCEC) – that he is helping lead. CCEC is online and open to the public today at http://effectiveny.org and seeks to deliver a more effective State [...]

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Tax Foundation’s 2012 State Business Tax Climate Index Puts New York At The Bottom Of The Barrel

January 27, 2012

The Tax Foundation recently issued its 2012 State Business Tax Climate Index and it’s nothing but bad news for the over 700,000 unemployed New Yorkers. Once a world-class symbol of business success and reverently called the ‘Empire State,’ New York’s business tax climate now ranks 49th out of 50.
I was recently quoted in the [...]

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The Stanley Cup Trophy’s Visit To Albany

January 27, 2012

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) (pictured left of the trophy) is shown with the Stanley Cup during the trophy’s visit to the New York State Capitol Tuesday courtesy of Jeremy Jacobs (pictured right), owner of the Boston Bruins, last year’s National Hockey League champions. Jacobs, a native of Buffalo, is also the [...]

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A More Effective NY Is Within Our Reach Visit http://effectiveny.org

January 26, 2012

For all the talk of how Albany has “changed” and things in our state are beginning to head in the right direction, the fact is that for millions of New Yorkers who work hard, struggle, sacrifice, and play by the rules, real change has not arrived fast enough. Families and job creators are still [...]

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Holding Town Hall Meetings Across Ontario County On Saturday, February 4, 2012

January 25, 2012

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) announced today that he will host a series of Town Hall meetings for residents across Ontario County on Saturday, February 4, 2012, to hear directly from local taxpayers, address their concerns and answer questions about state government. During his Town Hall meetings, Leader Kolb will also outline [...]

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Finger Lakes Community College Honors Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb With Its “2012 Distinguished Alumni Award”

January 25, 2012

Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) announced that New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) has been selected to receive its “2012 Distinguished Alumni Award,” in recognition of Leader Kolb’s “hard work and commitment” to FLCC and his serving as a “strong advocate for the power of education,” according to FLCC President Barbara [...]

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Discussing Governor Cuomo’s 2012-13 Executive Budget Proposal On “The Capitol Pressroom” With Susan Arbetter

January 23, 2012

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) will be a guest TODAY, January 23, 2012, at 11:05 a.m., on “The Capitol Pressroom” hosted by Susan Arbetter to discuss Governor Cuomo’s 2012-13 Executive Budget Proposal.
The interview will be streamed at http://tinyurl.com/7epgngband podcast at http://tinyurl.com/c5hud9q. The Capitol Pressroom is heard on radio stations WRVO; WBFO; WXXI; [...]

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Governor Cuomo’s 2012-13 Executive Budget Reflects Many Of The Public Policies I Have Been Fighting For

January 23, 2012

On Tuesday, January 17, I had a front row seat for the official unveiling of Governor Cuomo’s 2012-13 Executive Budget. I was very pleased that the Governor’s spending plan reflected many of the specific public policies that I have long been fighting for. Frankly, the Governor’s emphasis on private sector job creation, economic [...]

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Remarks On Governor Cuomo’s 2012-13 Executive Budget

January 17, 2012

“Thanks to our success in working together and a commitment to fiscal responsibility, last year we closed a $10 billion budget deficit and delivered an on-time State Budget that actually cut spending. These were real accomplishments. While serious fiscal challenges remain, the immediate danger has passed and we have to start looking ahead, [...]

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Kolb’s Key For January 16, 2012 Until February 4, 2012

January 13, 2012

Monday-January 16, 2012
9:30am-10:00am: Leader Kolb will be participating in the
Martin Luther King Day March in Geneva
11:00am-12:30pm: Leader Kolb will be offering brief comments
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