Republican lawmakers do not want to remind people about two things: rising healthcare costs and the failure to repeal the Affordable Care Act—which has essentially led to the collapse of the insurance market. On the other side of the aisle, Democrats are content with doing nothing and blaming Republicans for the dismal state of healthcare today. Failure to act is not fair to the people we were all sent to Washington, D.C., to represent. In fact, it is inexcusable. While politicians talk, America... Read more

The U.S economy has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. But to continue on this path of prosperity for future generations, we need to support investment in forward-looking industries to create good-paying jobs and promote American innovation. Medical technology provides innovations that help patients across the country live longer, healthier, more productive lives while generating high-paying jobs for millions of Americans. Yet, America’s global leadership in this industry is threaten... Read more

When I read Governor Cuomo’s recent column regarding tax reform, I was disappointed to see his negative attitude toward lowering taxes for hardworking people. For far too long, people of the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes, and Western New York have been burdened with one of the highest tax bills in the country. Rather than join our efforts to provide tax relief for upstate families, the governor simply, and dishonestly, called me a traitor. Governor, it’s time to put down the sword and stand with a... Read more

I see it everywhere I go: We need better job opportunities in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes. People regularly tell me about how their children and grandchildren have left because they cannot find good jobs where they grew up. We need to help people get the training they need for the jobs of today and tomorrow. One path often overlooked are apprenticeships and jobs in the trades. President Trump recently highlighted the power of apprenticeships as a pathway to fulfilling careers. “American c... Read more

Middle class families are trapped by President Obama’s economic policies. The jaws of the trap consist of our $19 trillion national debt on one claw, and the impending return of inflation on the other, with middle class families stuck in the middle. The likelihood of the trap snapping shut dramatically increases as inflation-driven costs rise. This is yet another reason why I am concerned about the recent decision by multiple states, from New York to California, to raise their state minimum wage... Read more

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We recently received some exciting news: the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) found that the Greenidge Power Generation Station’s application for restart meets all state requirements. This is an important step toward restarting the power plant and brining good-paying jobs back to Yates County. I care about creating jobs, growing our economy, and ensuring that our families and businesses have access to affordable sources of electricity. That is why we joined with a br... Read more

Since our country was founded, private property has served as a cornerstone of our freedoms. The fundamental right to private property, guaranteed by the Constitution, is based on the principle that government should not unreasonably interfere with the use of one’s property. In the Declaration of Colonial Rights, the First Continental Congress explicitly stated that, “[Americans] are entitled to life, liberty, and property, and they have never ceded to any sovereign power… a right to dispose of ... Read more

Since our country was founded, private property ownership has served as a cornerstone of our freedoms. The constitutional right to private property is based on the principle that government should not unreasonably interfere with the use of one’s property. In the Declaration of Colonial Rights, the First Continental Congress explicitly stated that, “[Americans] are entitled to life, liberty, and property, and they have never ceded to any sovereign power… a right to dispose of either without their... Read more

Last week, more than 100 regional manufacturers, colleges, and job creation and training non-profits joined me as I hosted a manufacturing summit at Jamestown Community College in Jamestown, NY. We brought them together to discuss ways to expand business opportunities and create local manufacturing jobs through trade. Many of the discussions that I heard during the summit confirmed that world trade is nothing short of vital for the economy of Western New York. Trade means access to new markets a... Read more