NEW YORK — Representative Marc Molinaro spoke to Yahoo Finance this afternoon about ongoing Republican demands over appropriations bills and the impending shutdown. When pressed on the complicity of GOP members in the House who have failed to come to an agreement on funding legislation, Rep. Molinaro deflected, attributing the current standstill to “deeply-held beliefs within the House Republican majority.”

LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices, Make the Road Action, and other Long Island advocacy groups held a press conference in Freeport, calling on Rep. Anthony D’Esposito to stand up to the extreme members of his party and oppose any cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

NEW YORK — New York Representatives Anthony D’Esposito, Marc Molinaro, and Brandon Williams returned to Washington today, where they are set to continue their fight to slash funding for programs like SNAP, Medicare, and Medicaid. The three freshman members have joined the most far-right members of their party in demanding cuts to nearly every federal program, threatening to shut down the government this weekend unless they get what they want.

NEW YORK — Yesterday, Rep. Anthony D’Esposito responded to an ad from Empire State Voices calling him out for opposing legislation to lower insulin costs. While D’Esposito insists that he has never voted on legislation to increase insulin prices, he intentionally left out that he opposed last year’s Inflation Reduction Act, which lowers the cost of insulin for 1.5 million Americans and gives Medicare the power to negotiate lower drug prices.

NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices launched a seven-figured paid media effort to educate constituents in New York’s 4th Congressional District on Congressman Anthony D’Esposito’s record. The campaign will feature streaming, digital, and mail communications, holding Rep. D’Esposito accountable for fighting against the interests of his own constituents.

NEW YORK — New York Representative Marc Molinaro is touting a new Republican plan that would slash funding to government programs that thousands of his own constituents rely on. Congressman Molinaro admits to playing a “key role” in drafting this legislation alongside the far-right House Freedom Caucus.

NEW YORK — The IRS recently announced that it is beginning a crackdown on a number of wealthy tax cheats, pursuing 1,600 millionaires and 75 large corporations that have avoided paying hundreds of millions of dollars. This renewed effort is thanks to last year’s Inflation Reduction Act, which provided the agency with $80 billion to hire additional staff and develop the technology needed to go after high-dollar tax dodgers.

NEW YORK — On Tuesday, the U.S. Census Bureau released its report on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage for 2022. Among its findings, the Census Bureau reports that the number of children living in poverty in the United States more than doubled, from a record low of 5.2 percent in 2021 to 12.4 percent in 2022.

NEW YORK — In just under three weeks, the U.S. government is set to run out of funding and be forced to shut down, shuttering or heavily impacting federal programs and threatening the livelihoods of millions of workers. Congress has until midnight on Saturday, September 30, to pass legislation to fund the government, most likely by passing a short-term continuing resolution to extend current funding levels until full appropriations bills can be negotiated.

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK — Today, Congressman Marc Molinaro is holding a Senior Resource Fair for his constituents. He claims to be “committed to ensuring seniors in Upstate New York are heard and have their needs met,” but his voting record and positions on legislation tell a different story.

ELMONT, NY; HUDSON, NY — This week, Empire State Voices (ESV) donated $1,000 worth of backpacks and school supplies to the Elmont Cultural Center and the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement. The supplies will be given to local families in need as children begin school over the next several weeks.

CAZENOVIA, NEW YORK — Last night, Empire State Voices (ESV) launched its advocacy effort in New York’s 22nd Congressional District by hosting a community conversation with local activists, advocacy organizations, elected leaders, and residents. The evening uplifted a number of local voices as community leaders, residents, and members of the ESV team discussed the ways in which Congressman Brandon Williams is out of step with the people who live in the district he’s supposed to represent.

NEW YORK — Today, President Biden announced the first list of prescription drugs that will be up for price negotiations with Medicare. This announcement marks a significant step in President Biden’s effort to lower healthcare and drug costs for all Americans, a major part of his policy agenda.

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK — Last Wednesday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Brandon Williams toured JMA Wireless’ new 5G equipment factory before attending a high-dollar fundraiser for Williams’ reelection campaign. The politicians held up JMA Wireless as an example of American companies building critical technology in the United States. While it's nice for McCarthy and Williams to show up to celebrate the successes of a policy they opposed, New Yorkers need politicians whose interest in creating new, well-paying jobs starts with policy, not pomp.

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK — Yesterday, Empire State Voices attended the Great New York State Fair, speaking to local residents about the economic issues most impacting their lives. The nonprofit organization is formally launching its advocacy effort in New York’s 22nd Congressional District next Thursday, August 31st, drawing attention to Congressman Brandon Williams’ record of prioritizing corporations and the ultra-wealthy over his own constituents.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NEW YORK — This evening, Congressman Molinaro is holding a fundraiser with Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. The Congressman will host a private reception before the event, with VIP tickets starting at $1,000. Rep. Molinaro’s invite to Speaker McCarthy, whom he votes with over 90% of the time, is just another reminder of how aligned he actually is with the far-right agenda of congressional Republicans.

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK — Empire State Voices (ESV) has unveiled a new billboard targeting Representative Brandon Williams along I-690 in Syracuse, just outside the New York State Fair. The billboard, which will run for the next three weeks, calls on local residents to contact Rep. Williams and voice their opposition to the upcoming GOP Tax Scam.

NEW YORK — As Americans celebrated the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act becoming law, Republicans are trying to take credit for the positive outcomes of the landmark legislation. Since its passing, investments from the Inflation Reduction Act have spurred over $100 billion in private investment across New York alone, helping create more than 13,500 high-paying jobs.

QUEENS, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices and constituents commemorated the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by delivering a cake to Rep. Gregory Meeks’ district office, House Democrat for the 5th Congressional district, to thank him for his vote in favor of the IRA.

NEW YORK — One year ago today, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, improving healthcare coverage and lowering prescription drug costs for tens of millions of Americans and kicking off the largest investment in climate change action in history by incentivizing clean energy projects around the country.