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Senator May to Host 2024 Rural Resources Fair on March 27

March 27, 2024

2023 Rural Resources Fair

Webinar: Accessing Local Funding Through the IRA and the Environmental Bond Act

November 14, 2023

Senator May Tours the NY Fiber Trail

August 18, 2023

Senator May Sits on 2023 NY Farm Bureau Agricultural Summit Panel

August 8, 2023

NYFB Ag Summit 2023

Senator May Offers Opening Remarks at Rural Schools Association's 2023 Summer Conference

July 9, 2023

Senator May, 2023 RSA Summer Conference

Public Hearing: To examine the effectiveness of current flooding emergency and mitigation efforts, and to discuss the need for future assistance due to the increase in extreme weather events

February 25, 2020

Public Hearing: To identify current broadband needs in rural New York State, to hear from relevant stakeholders from across the state, and to lay the foundation for legislative initiatives

September 17, 2019

Senator Pam Helming will be hosting a Winery Roundtable

May 8, 2018

Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Meeting

March 6, 2018

Senator Helming's Farm Brewery Roundtable

January 31, 2018

New York Farmland Protection Forums

November 16, 2017

Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Forum

September 26, 2017

Roundtable on Food Access and Health in Rural New York

July 21, 2017

Annual Meeting of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

June 7, 2017

Annual Meeting of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

May 16, 2016

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON RURAL RESOURCES

May 20, 2015

Forum/Town Hall: A roundtable to examine the state of New York’s rural hospitals

June 3, 2013

Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Meeting

April 16, 2013

Forum/Town Hall: Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

February 7, 2012

Forum/Town Hall: Telehealth/Telemedicine Roundtable

January 9, 2012

Rural Resources Commission Meeting

June 17, 2010

Senator May Speaks in Support of Her Cider Legislation on Senator Floor

March 6, 2024

Webinar Recording: Accessing Local Funding Through the IRA and the Environmental Bond Act (from 11/14/23)

November 27, 2023

Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Releases Fall 2023 Edition of Rural Futures Newsletter

September 11, 2023

RF Cover Fall 2023

USDA Releases Inflation Reduction Act Pocket Guides to Assist Rural Communities in Accessing Funding

August 7, 2023

Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Releases Analysis of Enacted '23-'24 Budget

June 9, 2023

Senator May Advances Key Watershed Governance Priorities with Passage of PFAS Discharge Disclosure Act and Open Water Data Act

June 8, 2023

Senator Rachel May Advances Five Bills through Environmental Conservation Committee

May 23, 2023

Senator Rachel May Announces New Executive Director for Legislative Commission On Rural Resources

January 12, 2023

Senator May Announces Legislation to Expand the State’s Grown and Certified Program to Textile Products like Wool and Hemp

February 26, 2021

Senator May Speaks on Fiber Bill

Senators Along Erie Canal Oppose Proposal to ‘Rebrand’ the Erie Canal

February 4, 2021

Senator May at Canal in Chittenango

Senator Rachel May Introduces Bill to Extend All Liquor Licenses for On-Premise Alcohol Retailers for One Year

January 29, 2021

Senator Rachel May Announces BOCES Farmer Apprenticeship Bill Signed into Law

December 1, 2020

Senator Rachel May Honored by NYS Association for Rural Health

November 18, 2020

Senator Rachel May Receives “Legislator of the Year” Recognition from Environmental Advocates Action

October 15, 2020

Spring 2020 Edition of Rural Futures

May 19, 2020

Spring 2020 Edition of Rural Futures

Upstate Senator highlights rural needs during COVID19 pandemic

April 18, 2020

Statement from NYS Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Co-chairs Senator Rachel May and Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara on Support for the United States Postal Service

April 13, 2020

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May asks feds to continue guest worker visa program

April 4, 2020

Senator Rachel May Urges Federal Representatives to Ensure the H-2A Visa Program Continues

March 26, 2020

Statement from Senator May and Assemblymember Santabarbara, Chairs of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources, on the Need to Address Internet Access in Rural Communities during this Public Health Crisis

March 23, 2020

Senator Rachel May Announces Funding for Madison County Erie Canal Revitalization Project

February 10, 2020

Senator Rachel May Announces More than $11 Million in Road Improvement Funding

January 24, 2020

Winter 2020 Edition of Rural Futures

January 16, 2020

Winter 2020 Edition of Rural Futures

Senator Rachel May Announces Public Information Session for Lake Moraine/Madison Reservoir Dam

January 14, 2020

Lebanon town hall hears residents air Internet grievances

May 15, 2019

Photo Credit: Charles Pritchard

Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Mission Statement

March 11, 2019

Winter Village of Homer Landscape

Senator Rachel May Announces Darren “Hal” McCabe as New Director of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

February 11, 2019

Fall 2018 edition of Rural Futures

November 28, 2018

Fall 2018 Rural Futures

Summer 2018 edition of Rural Futures

September 19, 2018

Spring 2018 Rural Futures

June 19, 2018

Winter 2018 Rural Futures

March 8, 2018

Fall 2017 Rural Futures

October 3, 2017

Summer 2017 Rural Futures

August 3, 2017

Helming Named Chair of Rural Resources Commission

January 11, 2017

Summer 2016 Rural Futures Edition

September 8, 2016

Fall 2015 Rural Futures Edition

December 23, 2015

Online Learning Advisory Council Issues Final Report

December 21, 2015

Summer 2015 Rural Futures Edition

July 31, 2015

Senate Passes Bill to Expand Access to Telehealth Services

June 24, 2015

Senator Young Announces Study to Address Public Transportation Shortages for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

April 29, 2015

State Budget Includes Transition Planning for Individuals with Disabilities who Work in Sheltered Workshops

April 6, 2015

Senator Young Secures Funding in the State Budget to Expand Dental Care in Rural Areas

April 1, 2015

Senator Young Announces Expansion of Rural Dentistry Pilot Program

March 20, 2015

Senator Young Introduces Legislation Protecting Employment Opportunities for People with Developmental Disabilities

March 18, 2015

Winter 2014-2015 Rural Futures Edition

January 8, 2015

Bill Promoting Virtual Learning Signed into Law

December 19, 2014

Bill Promoting Broadband Expansion Signed into Law

November 26, 2014

Rural Healthcare Accessibility

November 20, 2014

Senator Young Presented with Award from New York Association of Conservation Districts

November 7, 2014

Promoting Virtual Learning in the Classroom

September 4, 2014

Summer-Fall 2014 Rural Futures Edition

September 4, 2014

Senate Passes Legislation Supporting Soil and Water Conservation Districts

July 29, 2014

Legislature Passes Bill Promoting Broadband Expansion

July 28, 2014

Senate Passes Telehealth Bill

June 18, 2014

Precision Agriculture Bill Passed in State Senate

June 16, 2014

Spring Rural Futures Newsletter 2014

April 24, 2014

Senator Young Secures $5 Million in Funding for New York State Critical Access Hospitals

April 1, 2014

Federal Farm Bill Will Provide Greater Stability for New York Farmers

January 31, 2014

Winter Rural Futures Newsletter 2013-14

January 28, 2014

Improving Home Energy Efficiency

November 13, 2013

Bountiful Apples

October 15, 2013

Fall Rural Futures Newsletter 2013

September 30, 2013

Summer Rural Futures Newsletter 2013

July 2, 2013

Senate Passes Virtual Learning Bill

June 24, 2013

Senators Young and Hannon Lead Effort to Help Rural Hospitals

June 18, 2013

State of New York - Rural Hospital Roundtable

May 24, 2013

Get Involved: I Love My Park Day

April 30, 2013

Coming This Weekend: Your Chance to be a Hero

April 25, 2013

Spring Rural Futures Newsletter 2013

April 17, 2013

Winter Rural Futures Newsletter 2012

January 4, 2013

Rural Futures Newsletter Fall 2012

September 19, 2012

Rural Futures Newsletter Summer 2012

June 28, 2012

Telemedicine and Telehealth Report

April 16, 2012

Rural Futures Newsletter Winter 2012

April 5, 2012

Healthcare Providers Meet with Legislators in Albany to Discuss Statewide Telemedicine/Telehealth Network

January 9, 2012

Rural Futures Fall 2011 Newsletter

December 16, 2011

First 2011 Edition of Rural Futures

August 10, 2011

2009-2010 Session Report of the New York State Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

January 10, 2011

RURAL FUTURES: Summer 2010 by the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

October 22, 2010

Growing Support for Energize NY Encouraging

August 4, 2010

Rural New York

July 29, 2010

Aubertine Welcomes Putting Property Tax Relief on Agenda

July 27, 2010

Aubertine Legislation to Expand Energy Storage Technology

July 26, 2010

Aubertine Receives Rural Schools Association ‘Appreciation Award’

July 13, 2010

Senate Takes Lead on NY Jobs, Passes Energize New York

June 21, 2010

Aubertine Questions DEC Regulations on Outdoor Wood Boilers

June 3, 2010

Historic Agreement Reached Between New York Power Authority and North Country Officials

June 2, 2010

Senate Acts to Keep Parks & Historic Sites Open

May 28, 2010

Power for Jobs Extended Two Weeks In the Absence of a Three-Way Agreement

May 18, 2010

Aubertine UTV Bill Passes Senate

May 12, 2010

Senate Acts Quickly to Pass New ‘Power for Jobs’ Program

May 5, 2010

Aubertine UTV Bill Moves Out of Committee

April 27, 2010

Sen. Aubertine Named New York Snowmobile Association 2010 Legislator of the Year

April 17, 2010

Aubertine Bill Would Promote Fishing Events for Veterans

April 1, 2010

Sen. Aubertine Fighting to Keep State Parks Open

March 24, 2010

Aubertine Bill Puts Employer Input at Center of New Bill to Reform State’s Economic Development Power Programs

March 17, 2010

Sen. Aubertine Speaks to Rural Education Advisory Council on March 15

March 15, 2010

Senate Acts to Cut Energy Costs in 24 NNY Towns, Villages

March 8, 2010

Jobs, Economic Development Focus of Roundtable with Senator Aubertine and Senator Stachowski

February 19, 2010

Senate Passes Aubertine Legislation to Cut Costs for Municipalities and Help Reduce Property Taxes

February 2, 2010

Aubertine, SUNY Canton Launch North Country Grant Searc

January 22, 2010

Aubertine, SUNY Canton Launch North Country Grant Search

January 21, 2010

RURAL FUTURES: Fall 2009 by the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

October 21, 2009

RURAL FUTURES: Spring 2009 by the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

September 18, 2009

Rural Resources Commission Introduces Legislative Agenda

May 12, 2009

Senator May Speaks in Support of Her Cider Legislation on Senator Floor

March 6, 2024

Webinar Recording: Accessing Local Funding Through the IRA and the Environmental Bond Act (from 11/14/23)

November 27, 2023

Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Releases Fall 2023 Edition of Rural Futures Newsletter

September 11, 2023

RF Cover Fall 2023

USDA Releases Inflation Reduction Act Pocket Guides to Assist Rural Communities in Accessing Funding

August 7, 2023

Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Releases Analysis of Enacted '23-'24 Budget

June 9, 2023

Senator May Advances Key Watershed Governance Priorities with Passage of PFAS Discharge Disclosure Act and Open Water Data Act

June 8, 2023

Senator Rachel May Advances Five Bills through Environmental Conservation Committee

May 23, 2023

Senator Rachel May Announces New Executive Director for Legislative Commission On Rural Resources

January 12, 2023

Senator May Announces Legislation to Expand the State’s Grown and Certified Program to Textile Products like Wool and Hemp

February 26, 2021

Senator May Speaks on Fiber Bill

Senators Along Erie Canal Oppose Proposal to ‘Rebrand’ the Erie Canal

February 4, 2021

Senator May at Canal in Chittenango

Senator Rachel May Introduces Bill to Extend All Liquor Licenses for On-Premise Alcohol Retailers for One Year

January 29, 2021

Senator Rachel May Announces BOCES Farmer Apprenticeship Bill Signed into Law

December 1, 2020

Senator Rachel May Honored by NYS Association for Rural Health

November 18, 2020

Senator Rachel May Receives “Legislator of the Year” Recognition from Environmental Advocates Action

October 15, 2020

Spring 2020 Edition of Rural Futures

May 19, 2020

Spring 2020 Edition of Rural Futures

Upstate Senator highlights rural needs during COVID19 pandemic

April 18, 2020

Statement from NYS Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Co-chairs Senator Rachel May and Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara on Support for the United States Postal Service

April 13, 2020

Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Header

May asks feds to continue guest worker visa program

April 4, 2020

Senator Rachel May Urges Federal Representatives to Ensure the H-2A Visa Program Continues

March 26, 2020

Statement from Senator May and Assemblymember Santabarbara, Chairs of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources, on the Need to Address Internet Access in Rural Communities during this Public Health Crisis

March 23, 2020

Senator Rachel May Announces Funding for Madison County Erie Canal Revitalization Project

February 10, 2020

Senator Rachel May Announces More than $11 Million in Road Improvement Funding

January 24, 2020

Winter 2020 Edition of Rural Futures

January 16, 2020

Winter 2020 Edition of Rural Futures

Senator Rachel May Announces Public Information Session for Lake Moraine/Madison Reservoir Dam

January 14, 2020

Lebanon town hall hears residents air Internet grievances

May 15, 2019

Photo Credit: Charles Pritchard

Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Mission Statement

March 11, 2019

Winter Village of Homer Landscape

Senator Rachel May Announces Darren “Hal” McCabe as New Director of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

February 11, 2019

Fall 2018 edition of Rural Futures

November 28, 2018

Fall 2018 Rural Futures

Summer 2018 edition of Rural Futures

September 19, 2018

Spring 2018 Rural Futures

June 19, 2018

Winter 2018 Rural Futures

March 8, 2018

Fall 2017 Rural Futures

October 3, 2017

Summer 2017 Rural Futures

August 3, 2017

Helming Named Chair of Rural Resources Commission

January 11, 2017

Summer 2016 Rural Futures Edition

September 8, 2016

Fall 2015 Rural Futures Edition

December 23, 2015

Online Learning Advisory Council Issues Final Report

December 21, 2015

Summer 2015 Rural Futures Edition

July 31, 2015

Senate Passes Bill to Expand Access to Telehealth Services

June 24, 2015

Senator Young Announces Study to Address Public Transportation Shortages for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

April 29, 2015

State Budget Includes Transition Planning for Individuals with Disabilities who Work in Sheltered Workshops

April 6, 2015

Senator Young Secures Funding in the State Budget to Expand Dental Care in Rural Areas

April 1, 2015

Senator Young Announces Expansion of Rural Dentistry Pilot Program

March 20, 2015

Senator Young Introduces Legislation Protecting Employment Opportunities for People with Developmental Disabilities

March 18, 2015

Winter 2014-2015 Rural Futures Edition

January 8, 2015

Bill Promoting Virtual Learning Signed into Law

December 19, 2014

Bill Promoting Broadband Expansion Signed into Law

November 26, 2014

Rural Healthcare Accessibility

November 20, 2014

Senator Young Presented with Award from New York Association of Conservation Districts

November 7, 2014

Promoting Virtual Learning in the Classroom

September 4, 2014

Summer-Fall 2014 Rural Futures Edition

September 4, 2014

Senate Passes Legislation Supporting Soil and Water Conservation Districts

July 29, 2014

Legislature Passes Bill Promoting Broadband Expansion

July 28, 2014

Senate Passes Telehealth Bill

June 18, 2014

Precision Agriculture Bill Passed in State Senate

June 16, 2014

Spring Rural Futures Newsletter 2014

April 24, 2014

Senator Young Secures $5 Million in Funding for New York State Critical Access Hospitals

April 1, 2014

Federal Farm Bill Will Provide Greater Stability for New York Farmers

January 31, 2014

Winter Rural Futures Newsletter 2013-14

January 28, 2014

Improving Home Energy Efficiency

November 13, 2013

Bountiful Apples

October 15, 2013

Fall Rural Futures Newsletter 2013

September 30, 2013

Summer Rural Futures Newsletter 2013

July 2, 2013

Senate Passes Virtual Learning Bill

June 24, 2013

Senators Young and Hannon Lead Effort to Help Rural Hospitals

June 18, 2013

State of New York - Rural Hospital Roundtable

May 24, 2013

Get Involved: I Love My Park Day

April 30, 2013

Coming This Weekend: Your Chance to be a Hero

April 25, 2013

Spring Rural Futures Newsletter 2013

April 17, 2013

Winter Rural Futures Newsletter 2012

January 4, 2013

Rural Futures Newsletter Fall 2012

September 19, 2012

Rural Futures Newsletter Summer 2012

June 28, 2012

Telemedicine and Telehealth Report

April 16, 2012

Rural Futures Newsletter Winter 2012

April 5, 2012

Healthcare Providers Meet with Legislators in Albany to Discuss Statewide Telemedicine/Telehealth Network

January 9, 2012

Rural Futures Fall 2011 Newsletter

December 16, 2011

First 2011 Edition of Rural Futures

August 10, 2011

2009-2010 Session Report of the New York State Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

January 10, 2011

RURAL FUTURES: Summer 2010 by the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

October 22, 2010

Growing Support for Energize NY Encouraging

August 4, 2010

Rural New York

July 29, 2010

Aubertine Welcomes Putting Property Tax Relief on Agenda

July 27, 2010

Aubertine Legislation to Expand Energy Storage Technology

July 26, 2010

Aubertine Receives Rural Schools Association ‘Appreciation Award’

July 13, 2010

Senate Takes Lead on NY Jobs, Passes Energize New York

June 21, 2010

Aubertine Questions DEC Regulations on Outdoor Wood Boilers

June 3, 2010

Historic Agreement Reached Between New York Power Authority and North Country Officials

June 2, 2010

Senate Acts to Keep Parks & Historic Sites Open

May 28, 2010

Power for Jobs Extended Two Weeks In the Absence of a Three-Way Agreement

May 18, 2010

Aubertine UTV Bill Passes Senate

May 12, 2010

Senate Acts Quickly to Pass New ‘Power for Jobs’ Program

May 5, 2010

Aubertine UTV Bill Moves Out of Committee

April 27, 2010

Sen. Aubertine Named New York Snowmobile Association 2010 Legislator of the Year

April 17, 2010

Aubertine Bill Would Promote Fishing Events for Veterans

April 1, 2010

Sen. Aubertine Fighting to Keep State Parks Open

March 24, 2010

Aubertine Bill Puts Employer Input at Center of New Bill to Reform State’s Economic Development Power Programs

March 17, 2010

Sen. Aubertine Speaks to Rural Education Advisory Council on March 15

March 15, 2010

Senate Acts to Cut Energy Costs in 24 NNY Towns, Villages

March 8, 2010

Jobs, Economic Development Focus of Roundtable with Senator Aubertine and Senator Stachowski

February 19, 2010

Senate Passes Aubertine Legislation to Cut Costs for Municipalities and Help Reduce Property Taxes

February 2, 2010

Aubertine, SUNY Canton Launch North Country Grant Searc

January 22, 2010

Aubertine, SUNY Canton Launch North Country Grant Search

January 21, 2010

RURAL FUTURES: Fall 2009 by the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

October 21, 2009

RURAL FUTURES: Spring 2009 by the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

September 18, 2009

Rural Resources Commission Introduces Legislative Agenda

May 12, 2009

Committee Chair

Rachel May

(D, WF) District 48

Contact Senator

Ranking Member

Pamela Helming

(R, C, IP) District 54

Patrick M. Gallivan

(R, C) District 60

Michelle Hinchey

(D, WF) District 41

Lea Webb

(D, WF) District 52

Senator has new policy idea
Idea is drafted into a Bill
Bill undergoes committee process
Senate and Assembly pass bill
Bill is signed by Governor