State education standards fail kids
New York state sets the standards for what should be taught and how it should be taught. It defines the tests for evaluating the achieving of its goals. It provides guidance in the ever-changing...
View ArticleSenator Schumer endorses Didi Barrett
US Senator Charles Schumer has endorsed fellow Democrat Didi Barrett for State Assembly in the 103rd District. She is running in the March 20 special election against Republican Richard Wager. The seat...
View ArticleDutchess Democratic Committee Spring Convention 3/22/12
At their annual spring convention, Matt Alexander of Wappingers Falls was resoundingly endorsed by the Dutchess County Democratic Committee as their candidate for the 18th Congressional District....
View ArticleAssemblymember Barrett fights to stop the harassment of pre-recorded...
To protect families across New York State from harassing telemarketer calls, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid Hudson) sponsored legislation that passed the Assembly that would make sure...
View ArticleAssemblymember Barrett helps pass legislation to protect victims of domestic...
On Tuesday, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid-Hudson) announced that the Assembly passed legislation she co-sponsored that would strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence...
View ArticleGovernor Cuomo Endorses Assembly Member Barrett
Governor Cuomo endorses Assemblymember Didi Barrett in 106th Assembly District race Assemblymember Didi Barrett announced the endorsement of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in the upcoming Independence Party...
View ArticleSENATOR GIPSON SECURES $1 MILLION FOR PUDDING STREET ENGINEERING STUDY
SENATOR GIPSON SECURES $1 MILLION FOR PUDDING STREET ENGINEERING STUDY Poughkeepsie, NY — Senator Terry Gipson announced the delivery of $1 million in federal funding to assess a proposed project to...
View ArticleBarrett cites progress in first year in office
Last Wednesday, April 17 marked one year since I began serving our region in the New York state Assembly. This past year has been extraordinary on many fronts: Being sworn in that day to the Assembly,...
View ArticleCounty’s Solid Waste Management Plan aims too low
On April 8, the Dutchess County Legislature passed the 2013 Dutchess County Local Solid Waste Management Plan. All 17 Republican legislators voted for this plan while seven Democrats plus one...
View ArticleElection Integrity must be preserved
Printed in the Poughkeesie Journal 2/2/2012: Valley Views Nothing is more fundamental to our democracy than the right to vote. The New York State Legislature should be commended for improvements made...
View ArticleTwo Great Losses to the Dutchess County Democrats
Dear Committee, It is with heavy heart that I write of two sad events. Today, Wednesday June 19 2013 our dear friend, constant companion and enthusiastic supporter Lucille Pattison passed away. From...
View ArticleHayworth Hypocrisy Alert: Former Congresswoman Claims Credit for Project She...
Putting her hypocrisy on full display over the weekend, former Congresswoman Nan Hayworth applauded a stimulus project calling it “a giant step forward” for the Hudson Valley, despite previously saying...
View ArticleThe Republican Party is deliberately misleading the people of Dutchess County
Hours after Dutchess County Legislature Chairman Rob Rolison received the Republican endorsement, the New York Republican State Committee sent robocalls and mailers to the residents of Dutchess...
View ArticleCOUNTY EXECUTIVE SHOULD REIMBURSE TAXPAYERS $22,000 FOR MISUSE OF PUBLIC FUNDS
*Media Release* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 20, 2015 COUNTY EXECUTIVE SHOULD REIMBURSE TAXPAYERS $22,000 FOR MISUSE OF PUBLIC FUNDS — POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — Democratic officials are demanding County...
View ArticleMOLINARO CLAIMS ON COUNTY PROPERTY TAX CUT FALL SHORT
Despite all the Republican fanfare and widespread media reporting, the so called “Largest County Property Tax Cut in a decade,” is a sham according to Dutchess County Democratic Committee Chair Elisa...
View ArticleWOMEN TOP COUNTY DEMOCRATIC SLATE
Four women will lead the County Democrats this November in the party’s efforts to unseat the County Executive and Clerk. At its convention on June 1, the Dutchess County Democratic Committee...
View ArticleJail bond doesn’t suit county’s needs, now or in the future
Dutchess County has an unprecedented opportunity to change what a county jail is and how a criminal justice system addresses its inmates. The bond plan recently submitted to the legislature is the most...
View ArticleDutchess County Democratic Slate – 2016
We are proud of our slate and hope that you will volunteer for one or more of the following candidates! President – Hillary Clinton Vice President – Tim Kaine To volunteer contact Rima Liscum:...
View ArticleA message from the chair
“As Democrats, we believe that good government exists to improve the quality of people’s lives by protecting equal rights, ensuring public safety, providing vital services, supporting economic...
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