State Rep. John K. Mikulin
Recent News About State Rep. John K. Mikulin
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Governor halts congestion pricing plan for Long Island and New York City
Governor’s congestion pricing plan halted indefinitely
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Mikulin calls for stricter oversight on parole board regarding cop killers
Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt (R,C-North Tonawanda), other members of the Assembly/Senate Minority Conferences, and members of the law enforcement community to advocate for stronger oversight of the state parole board. Since 2017, the parole board has released 41 individuals convicted of killing police officers.
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Mikulin supports act targeting campus antisemitism
Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) has expressed his support for the "Combating Campus Anti-Semitism Act" (A.8399/S.7752), which aims to address antisemitism in New York's higher education institutions. The proposed legislation, backed by Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst), Senator Bill Weber (R,C), and other Senate and Assembly Minority Members, seeks to prohibit tuition assistance awards to students who have knowingly engaged in promoting antisemitism while attending a college or university in the state.
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Mikulin: Final Budget is Disappointing
On April 19, 2024, Mikulin expressed disappointment with the final state budget, stating, "This year’s final state budget is very disappointing. While Foundation Aid was restored to help support our public school districts, the final budget does not address New York state’s high cost of living and high tax burden. New York families deserve better."Mikulin's remarks reflect concerns regarding the lack of sufficient measures in the budget to address the high cost of living and tax burden in New York state. Despite the restoration of Foundation Aid for public school...
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Mikulin Supports New York State’s Donate Life Program
On April 18, 2024, Mikulin expressed support for New York State’s Donate Life Program, emphasizing the importance of organ and tissue donation in saving lives.Speaking about the program, Mikulin stated, “New York State’s Donate Life Registry allows people to give the gift of life to individuals and families in need. I encourage communities on Long Island and throughout our state to register as organ and tissue donors today. Together, we can help shrink the national organ transplant waitlist and prevent avoidable deaths.”Mikulin's endorsement of the Donate Life Registry...
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Mikulin Urges Community to Donate Pet Food and Supplies
Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) is asking residents from the Assembly District 17 community and Long Island to donate pet food and supplies to pets in need this spring. Mikulin is once again partnering with Baxter’s Pet Pantry and Long Island Cares for the 13th Annual Legislative Food Drive Challenge. The drive officially began on March 18 and will end on May 10, 2024. There are seven drop-off locations around the district, and the rules for what donations can be dropped off are included in the flyer above.“Pets are family too, so please donate today,” said...
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Mikulin Discouraged Public Safety Proposal Was Voted Down by Assembly Majority
Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) expressed disappointment as a public safety proposal he championed, known as Assembly Bill A.7991 or the “Murder of a Minor” bill, was voted down by the Assembly Majority. Mikulin, who had strongly supported the bill, believed it would have imposed stricter penalties for child murder cases and contributed to enhancing the safety of children in New York state.In his statement, Mikulin emphasized the necessity of ensuring accountability for individuals involved in child murder cases. He outlined the key components of his proposal,...
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Mikulin: ‘Squatters’ Need to be Excluded from the Legal Definition of A ‘Tenant’ to Protect New York Homeowners Like Nadia Vitels
Mikulin: ‘Squatters’ Need to be Excluded from the Legal Definition of A ‘Tenant’ to Protect New York Homeowners Like Nadia VitelsMar 27 2024"New York homeowners like Nadia Vitels have fallen victim to squatters. Squatters victimize homeowners who just want to live peacefully on their property." Mikulin expressed concern over the impact of squatters on homeowners, emphasizing the need for protection against such unlawful occupants. "Property owners face financial ruin when being ousted by the unlawful occupancy of another," Mikulin stated, highlighting the financial...
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Mikulin Proud to Support Aid for Nassau University Medical Center
Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) expressed his support for Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) during a recent press conference in Albany, highlighting the importance of the medical facility in providing healthcare to the community. Mikulin, along with other lawmakers and healthcare professionals, emphasized the need for financial aid to ensure the continuity of critical services at NUMC."Many Nassau County residents rely on NUMC," stated Mikulin, underscoring the significant role the medical center plays in serving the local population. He further highlighted...
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Mikulin: One-House Budget is Not in the Best Interest of New York Families
New York Assembly member Mikulin has voiced concerns about the current budget proposal, stating that it may not be in the best interest of New York families. Mikulin's remarks come as the Assembly discusses the allocation of funds for the upcoming fiscal year."I support the restoration of funds to our educational system proposed in the Assembly One-House Budget," Mikulin stated. "However, the one-house budget is still not in the overall best interest of New Yorkers. Overspending and proposing more than $3.5 billion in new taxes will inevitably push us closer to the edge...
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Mikulin Proud to Speak at Press Conference Urging Governor to “Pump the Brakes” on New York School Bus Electrification
Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) expressed his concerns at a press conference held on Feb. 25 regarding the school bus electrification in New York state. The conference, led by Sen. Steve Rhoads, aimed to urge Governor Hochul to reconsider fully implementing the Electric School Bus Mandate statewide. Mikulin, along with other officials including Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst), Assemblyman Brian Curran (Lynbrook-21st A.D.), Bob Vecchio, Executive Director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association, and Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, highlighted the...
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Mikulin: A Solid Relationship Between New York Law Enforcement Agencies and U.S. Ice Will Help Restore Public Safety
Mar 1, 2024In a recent statement, Mikulin highlighted the importance of strengthening the relationship between New York law enforcement agencies and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enhance public safety.Mikulin emphasized the need for protection of American citizens, as evidenced by the tragic case of Laken Riley, stating, "American citizens need to be protected so families like Laken Riley do not lose a loved one." The individual responsible for Laken Riley's death had been arrested and released by local police in New York City before federal...
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Mikulin Advocates for Financial Support for School Districts in Implementing Electric Bus Mandate
Mikulin, a spokesperson advocating for school districts, emphasized the need for financial support in implementing the Electric School Bus Mandate. In a statement made on Feb 12, 2024, Mikulin highlighted the challenges faced by schools in transitioning to all-electric buses without adequate funding.According to Mikulin, the mandate for all school districts statewide to switch to electric buses cannot be enforced without the necessary financial assistance. Mikulin criticized the current level of financial incentives provided by Governor Hochul, stating that they fall...