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AssemblymanAndy Goodell’s 2013 Legislative Priorities
AssemblymanAndy Goodell
Putting You First!
Andy Goodell’s
2013 Legislative Priorities
- Job Creation
- Welfare Reform
- Tax ReliefTo find out more about these, or any other legislative issues, feel free to visit my district office at 2 E. Second Street, Suite 320, Jamestown, call 664-7773 or email [email protected]. As always, you can join my online conversation on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AndyGoodell.150) and Twitter (twitter.com/andygoodell).
JOB CREATION• Oppose burdensome red tape and regulations
that are stifling business development
• Support legislation like Work-NY that provides tax credits for businesses that hire veterans and the unemployed
• Co-sponsor the New York State Small Business Affordable Health Care Insurance Act, allowing small businesses to offer more basic and affordable health insurance policies
• Supporting NRG and local employers
2013 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WELFARE REFORM• Co-sponsor the Public Integrity Act, prohibiting
the use of public assistance benefits at a liquor store, casino or adult entertainment facility
• Allow local Social Service offices to hold hearings electronically, creating a more efficient and faster response time for services
• Support for random drug testing and prohibit illegal drug users from receiving public assistance
• Strengthen the requirement for able-bodied welfare recipients to seek employment
TAX RELIEF • Continue to reduce local Medicaid growth by
two-thirds, saving county taxpayers over $550,000 a year
• Support Regional High Schools, saving taxpayers’ money while improving the quality of education for our children
• Increasing education aid for our schools
• Oppose any increase in taxes and fees