Assembly Republicans introduced legislation yesterday to cut income taxes next year by $616 million.

Assembly Republicans took the side of consumers just 13 percent of the time (a seven point increase from 2010).

Foti was named majority leader by Assembly Republicans in 1997.

Several Assembly Republicans voted against the bill as well.

The bill also has strong support among Assembly Republicans, who control that house, 58 to 22.

Assembly Republicans have little power, holding fewer seats than any time since at least the mid-20th century.

Assembly Republicans today introduced legislation that would roll back the current 7 percent sales tax to 6 percent.

Assembly Republicans began procedures to move the bill to a vote on February 22.

At least five other Assembly Republicans are said to be wavering in their support.

Assembly Republicans continue to hold their two-person edge over Democrats.