New York Families Action

"@GovKathyHochul has 41-46% favorability rating, down from 45-42% in March, her lowest rating since June '25. At same time, Hochul's lead over @NassauExec Bruce Blakeman edged up 3 points to 49-33%, from 47-34% in March, according to new Siena Poll." sri.siena.edu/2026/05/05/hoc…

The Senate sponsor of the Protect Girls’ Sports Act, Sen. Alexis Weik (R-Sayville), filed a motion for committee consideration. Her bill has been referred to Senate Education. The Protect Girls’ Sports Actwill be considered by the committee on May 5. nyfamilyaction.org/2026/05/protec…

Activists are pushing the Legislature to pass S.2058-Webb/A.9175-Gonzalez-Rojas, which would require public colleges and universities to make so-called “emergency contraception” available. Please urge your assemblymember today to vote against this bill. nyfamilyaction.org/2026/05/colleg…

"Abortion drugs like mifepristone are designed to end an innocent human life, and no amount of deregulation or re-regulation changes that fundamental truth. Still, this ruling is a step toward restoring basic safeguards," said @RevJMcGuire. buffalonews.com/news/nation-wo…

“I hope that the House of Representatives will act. We still have time to stop our money from going to these unconscionable treatments on minors and to abortion, but we’ve got to act now,” said Senator Josh @HawleyMO. We concur, Senator. readlion.com/tax-dollars-sh…

Though this case was born in New Jersey, it sounds eerily similar to what New York Families and pro-life pregnancy centers have endured under @NewYorkStateAG @TishJames. This #SCOTUS Decision is a First Amendment win for every American. christianpost.com/news/scotus-si…

New York isn't yet one of these opt-in states, but we could be! Urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to say "Yes" to Empire State students at: nyfamilyaction.org/action/?vvsrc=… k12dive.com/news/27-states…

Wow! Brutal testimony by @RepBrandonGill and 100 percent the truth. This is why all over this nation through our family policy councils and through @family_policy we are fighting to protect the unborn. #prolifegeneration #prayvoteengage

WIN for free speech and pro-life pregnancy centers at SCOTUS! 🏛️

"Living in a free society means we might have to deal with being annoyed or uncomfortable from time to time. That we need to tolerate opinions different from our own. That public sidewalks are an acceptable place to protest," writes @chris_churchill. timesunion.com/churchill/arti…

"If New York is willing to threaten servants of God who provide free hospice care, then it is clear that they will stop at nothing to quash all dissent," writes @RepTenney. foxnews.com/opinion/rep-cl…

The State Budget was due April 1, but it's another day, another extender in Albany. This is number five and we expect the next extender on Thursday. cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/04…

It’s always good to connect with @family_policy colleagues from across America. Several of us, representing North Carolina, Nebraska, Virginia, Wisconsin, California, Wyoming, and New York, participated in last night’s opening celebration of @AmericaRTBible. @PrayVoteEngage

We’re about to get underway at AmericaReadsTheBible.com

There's still time for New York, @GovKathyHochul. Opt in to better outcomes for our kids. readlion.com/school-choice-…

“When major decisions are made behind closed doors and deadlines are repeatedly ignored, trust in government erodes. New Yorkers deserve transparency, accountability, and a budget process that works on time,” said @RevJMcGuire. nyfamilyaction.org/2026/04/albany…

"Absenteeism has surged in the Assembly. It's now the norm that more than 70 percent of members of the Democratic majority skip floor debates — meaning significant pieces of legislation are deliberated before rows of empty chairs." politico.com/newsletters/ne…

The state's fiscal plan was due by April 1. We still don't have a budget agreement, but extenders have been passed to give legislators and the Governor more time to negotiate. Lawmakers are not scheduled to return to the statehouse until Monday, April 13. timesunion.com/state/article/…

State Budget Watch: "The Legislature briefly returned to the Capitol on Tuesday to pass another budget stopgap bill that will keep state government running through April 14 as leaders plod through spending talks." cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/04…

"State assembly members are set to personally enjoy a million-dollar renovation for their lounge space just off the chamber floor — even as they push to hike taxes on businesses while driving up spending, The Post has learned." #Priorities nypost.com/2026/04/02/us-…