Several local politicians released video and audio responses to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "State of the State" speech Wed., Jan. 8. Didi Barrett, representing the 106th District in Columbia and Dutchess counties in the state assembly, has the most on-point comment, though unembedable. Barrett applauds Cuomo's "Energy Highway plan" that would bring large electricity-transmitting power lines through the district to bring energy to New York City customers. State Senator James Seward, who represents Schoharie and other counties, regularly releases audio [audio mp3="http://newsroom.wgxc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Senator-Seward-State-of-State-Reaction-01-08-14.mp3"][/audio] and video clips, and has a YouTube clip commenting on Cuomo's speech.

And State Senator Kathy Marchione, who represents Rensselear County, also has a YouTube video reacting to Cuomo's speech.


And here's Governor Cuomo's speech: