ALBANY - There are several key issues that still need to be addressed by lawmakers in the state capital. That from assemblyman Andy Goodell, who returned to Albany earlier this week to begin the second half of the legislative session. Among the … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Goodell Offers Budget Amendment on Welfare Reform in State Budget
ALBANY - Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R - Chautauqua) today introduced a budget amendment to the state budget that would penalize welfare recipients who misuse Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. The amendment would have prohibited the use of EBT … [Read more...]
Welfare Recipients No Longer Able to Use Benefits for Liquor, Gambling
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young (R-Olean) says more than 2,300 people from her senate district have contacted her, asking that state welfare benefits no longer be used for liquor, strippers, and gambling. Now, she says Albany is making progress towards … [Read more...]
With Budget Now in Place, Goodell Outlines his Legislative Priorities for Remainder of Year
LAKEWOOD - Chautauqua County Assemblyman Andy Goodell says welfare reform remains at the top of his list of priorities for the remainder of this year. Goodell, who joined Senator Cathy Young for the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce’s annual … [Read more...]
Senate Again Approves Bill Restricting Use of Welfare Funding
ALBANY - The State Senate on Tuesday passed a bill cracking down on what sponsors are calling welfare abuse. The measure would disallow the use of Electronic Cash Benefit cards for the purchase of cigarettes, alcohol, lottery tickets and other … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers to Push for Welfare Reform in Albany
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua county legislature’s Human Services Committee will be meeting Wednesday to discuss a motion that calls for only giving state welfare benefits to only those people who live in New York State. Legislature Chairman Jay Gould … [Read more...]
