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Legislature urges state to expand biomedical research funding amid concerns about federal cuts
Summary
Members passed a resolution urging Governor and state lawmakers to increase investment in biomedical and biotech research. Supporters cited economic development and research pipeline losses; several legislators opposed making specific funding requests during a tight state budget year.
The Legislature voted to urge the governor and the New York State Legislature to expand funding for biomedical research and biotech initiatives.
Legislator Veronica Pillar presented the resolution (M, ID 13964), describing constituent advocacy and citing recent federal funding reductions. Supporters argued additional state funding could spur local economic growth, retain scientists and students, and create high-value jobs; some members pointed to regional centers of research and to the possible return on investment for state economies.
Opponents said the state budget is constrained and warned the county should prioritize childcare, housing, and other needs locally rather than asking Albany to add new large-line items. After debate the Legislature adopted the advisory resolution (recorded vote showed a mixture of yes and no votes; the resolution passed).
