NEW YORK — This morning, the Republican chairman of the House Ethics Committee introduced a resolution to expel Representative George Santos from Congress. This comes after the House Ethics Committee released its report yesterday on the investigation, outlining the Congressman’s rampant misuse of campaign funds and persistent lies to his constituents.

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices unveiled a new billboard along I-690 in Syracuse, drawing attention to Representative Brandon Williams’ recent vote to protect rich tax cheats. The billboard, which will run for the next four weeks, is part of a statewide seven-figure paid media effort aimed at holding members of Congress accountable for siding with extremists like newly-elected Speaker Mike Johnson over the interests of working New Yorkers and educating constituents on their voting records.

NEW YORK — Today marks the two-year anniversary of the passage of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The legislation, which passed with support from both parties in Congress, was a historic investment in the nation’s declining infrastructure that will continue to transform New York by lowering costs and creating well-paying jobs for decades to come.

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK — This week, Empire State Voices published a cartoon in papers across New York’s 19th Congressional District, highlighting Representative Marc Molinaro’s lurch to the right over the past two months. The cartoon is part of a seven-figure paid media effort aimed at holding Rep. Molinaro accountable for siding with extremists over the interests of the working people in his district and educating constituents on the congressman’s record.

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices launched a new ad in the Binghamton media market as part of its seven-figure paid media effort in New York’s 19th Congressional District. “Earned” is the fifth in a series of ads aimed at holding Rep. Marc Molinaro accountable for voting against the interests of working people and educating constituents on the Congressman’s record.

NEW YORK — With the help of the New York GOP delegation, House Republicans just passed a bill cutting $14.3 billion in funding to the IRS. According to the Congressional Budget Office, these cuts will add billions of dollars to the national deficit by reducing the amount of revenue the IRS is able to collect from corporations and wealthy individuals.

NEW YORK — This evening, House Republicans failed to pass a resolution to expel federally indicted Long Island Congressman George Santos. 155 Democratic members voted to expel Santos, joined by only 24 Republicans, falling far short of the two-thirds majority needed to remove him from Congress.

NEW YORK — Today, President Biden delivered remarks on his administration’s newest effort to combat “junk fees,” focusing on the unnecessary costs Americans pay as they save for retirement. The proposed rule would require financial advisors to provide retirement advice that’s in their client's best interest rather than steering clients toward options that maximize their own commissions.

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK — A group of monsters gathered today outside Congressman Molinaro’s Binghamton office to demand that he oppose a number of hair-raising funding cuts currently being pushed by far-right members of Congress, led by newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson. Empire State Voices was joined by volunteers from Citizen Action of New York and Indivisible Binghamton for a Halloween-themed protest drawing attention to the current fight over government funding in Congress.

NEW YORK — After three weeks of failed attempts to elect a Speaker, House Republicans have landed on far-right Representative Mike Johnson to take up the gavel. New York Reps. Anthony D’Esposito, Marc Molinaro, and Brandon Williams all voted for the far-right Republican, who has spent years working against the interests of working people.

NEW YORK — Today marks three weeks since House Republicans ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy, bringing the legislative body to a halt. The majority party has spent the intervening weeks fighting amongst themselves but has failed to elect a new leader from their ranks.

NEW YORK — Today marks three weeks since House Republicans ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy, bringing the legislative body to a halt. The majority party has spent the intervening weeks fighting amongst themselves but has failed to elect a new leader from their ranks.

NEW YORK — Today marks three weeks since House Republicans ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy, bringing the legislative body to a halt. The majority party has spent the intervening weeks fighting amongst themselves but has failed to elect a new leader from their ranks.

NEW YORK — Last week, the IRS announced that it is launching a free tax filing pilot program in 13 states next year, including New York. The program will serve as a free alternative to paid services offered by companies like Intuit TurboTax and H&R Block, making it easier and cheaper for working families to file their taxes. It’s part of a larger effort to modernize and improve the agency’s operations, made possible by funding received from last year’s Inflation Reduction Act.

NEW YORK — Congressman Marc Molinaro has just voted to elect Representative Jim Jordan to be the next Speaker of the House. While Jordan failed to get enough votes to become Speaker, today’s vote marks a radical shift for the once-moderate Rep. Molinaro.

NEW YORK — Congressman Brandon Williams has just voted to elect Representative Jim Jordan to be the next Speaker of the House. While Jordan failed to get enough votes to become Speaker, today’s vote proves that Rep. Williams is not the independent “political outsider” he claims to be.

NEW YORK — Congressman Marc Molinaro told reporters today that he supports far-right Representative Jim Jordan in the race to elect a new Speaker of the House. Rep. Jordan is a founding member and the current Vice Chair of the House Freedom Caucus, infamous for his role in stirring up far-right “culture wars” and performative political stunts.

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK — Today, Empire State Voices and Social Security Works held a press conference outside Marc Molinaro’s Binghamton office, demanding that he stop voting to cut access to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. They were joined by a coalition of local advocacy groups, labor unions, and residents of NY-19, including Citizen Action of New York, Indivisible Binghamton, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), and New York State Alliance for Retired Americans (NYSARA).

NEW YORK — Just now, New York GOP Members voted in favor of a continuing resolution that would have resulted in eliminating healthcare services for rural communities, increasing the costs of food, and decimating the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Maria Martinez, Executive Director of Empire State Voices, released the following statement:

NEW YORK — In the coming days, Empire State Voices and Economic Security Project Action will launch an effort to hold Congressman Brandon Williams accountable for his role in forcing the upcoming unnecessary government shutdown. The effort will begin with a radio ad entitled “Hardworking,” which will play in the Syracuse and Utica areas for three weeks and be accompanied by additional media and organizing accountability actions.