State Rep. Edward P. Ra
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Recent News About State Rep. Edward P. Ra
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Ra: New York’s Enormous Tax Burden, Poor Economic Outlook Indicate Alarming Trend
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) expressed concerns about New York's tax environment and economic outlook during a press conference at the New York State Capitol. Ra highlighted the challenges faced by New Yorkers, stating, “It’s no surprise New York is once again ranked last in terms of our tax environment—New Yorkers pay some of the highest taxes in the country and contend with an outrageously high cost of living, and we consistently come in last for our business climate. These factors lie at the heart of the problem in New York—it’s simply unaffordable.”Ra further...
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State Budget Eclipsed by Another Delay with Third Extender
In an unexpected turn of events, the state budget faces yet another delay as a third extender is put in place. The delay, coinciding with an upcoming eclipse, has drawn criticism from various quarters."We are accustomed to passing budget bills in the dark of night—why we can’t be in session Monday because of the eclipse is astronomically out of this world," expressed an unnamed source, highlighting the unusual circumstances surrounding the budget discussions."While everyone else is looking up at the eclipse, our heads should be down and focused on getting a final budget...
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Ra Supports Call to Action on Israeli Hostage Crisis
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) has joined his Assembly colleagues in a rally at the New York State Capitol to show support for the call to release the 134 hostages being held in Gaza, including two New Yorkers. Ra emphasized the urgency of the situation by stating, "These hostages have now spent 179 days being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. This must come to an end. We must demand the immediate release of these helpless hostages and return them back home to their families and loved ones."The state of New York is emphasizing the strong relationship it shares with...
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Assembly Minority Propose Child Care Investment to Increase Access & Improve Affordability
"Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) and his Assembly Minority colleagues have put forward a plan to address the lack of high-quality and affordable child care in the state of New York. The proposal, known as the “A Blueprint for Childcare (ABC) Plan,” aims to enhance child care costs and access through various measures such as increased tax incentives, expansion of early childhood education, and improving provider options.Barclay emphasized the importance of providing families with options for safe and affordable child care, stating, "Every family should...
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Ra Calls for Clarity in Light of Changes to Non-Citizen Eligibility for Safety Net Assistance, Urges Passage of Transparency Bill
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is calling for clarity in light of recent changes to non-citizen eligibility for Safety Net Assistance (SNA) and urging the passage of a transparency bill to ensure accountability in government spending.The changes in eligibility criteria, particularly for non-citizens recognized as Permanently Residing Under Color of Law (PRUCOL), have raised concerns about the allocation and utilization of taxpayer dollars. Assemblyman Ra emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, "It is crucial we ensure transparency in the allocation and...