Assemblywoman Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) released the following statement regarding the repeal of executive orders. “As vaccination distribution continues and New York State steadily recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time that we begin to...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she’s sponsoring a number of bills to keep workers safe and uplift their voices in honor of Workers Memorial Day, which is observed around the world on April 28 to remember those who were...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) helped pass a package of legislation that promotes the use of renewable energy and reduces harmful pollutants, contaminants, and emissions in honor of Earth Day. The package builds on the 2019 legislation that...

The New York State Legislature has approved a $212 billion budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. While the budget provides much-needed support for Mohawk Valley schools, funds road and bridge improvement, and makes critical investments to help communities...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she helped pass a final budget that boosts funding for local schools, provides significant support to prekindergarten programs and includes important mental health resources to help students...

New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Marcy), Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter (D-Syracuse) and New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo (R-I-C-Rome) released the following statement today regarding a mobile sports provision that could be included...

“While I support the use of medical marijuana under the care and guidance of a medical professional, I voted against legislation to legalize adult-use marijuana for New Yorkers ages 21 and older. Creating a new legal marketplace for a federally illicit...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) will be holding a virtual town hall on Monday, April 5 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will allow Assemblywoman Buttenschon to answer questions and provide information on the 2021-22 New York State budget....

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she’s partnering with Cornell Cooperative Extension to host a virtual tick prevention forum on Monday, April 12 at 7PM.  As the risks of Lyme Disease and other TDBs grow across the country,...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced she helped pass a bill that will help improve the transparency of the State Liquor Authority’s (SLA) license and permit application process (A.597). “Business owners shouldn’t be left...

“As this fiscal year is quickly coming to a close, I’ve been working hard on a 2021-22 state budget that invests in New York’s recovery. My recent appointment to the joint General Government/Local Assistance Budget Committee will allow me to be...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she co-sponsored and passed a bill that supports New York’s veterans by expanding the number of veterans treatment courts across the state. “As the daughter of a Korean War veteran,...

“Now more than ever, our communities need critical support so they can recover from these trying times and create a path toward a better future. This sentiment was at the forefront of my mind as my Assembly colleagues and I worked together to construct...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she partnered with the Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties to hold a virtual cancer informational session in recognition of March...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she has asked for Governor Andrew Cuomo to step aside. “Over the past weeks, we’ve learned of the harrowing reports exposing the undercounting and attempted cover-up surrounding the...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she’s hosting a Women’s History Month Celebration for Mohawk Valley students. Students are encouraged to create a drawing and/or write a few sentences that define a woman who inspires...

“Last March, when COVID-19 paralyzed our state with uncertainty, and concern for all in our communities, an overwhelmingly bipartisan legislative majority granted the Governor additional emergency powers to quickly deal with the sudden and unprecedented...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) helped pass a bill that will allow patients at nursing homes to designate caregivers. The bill authorizes the state Department of Health (DOH) to develop regulations to allow family members and legal guardians...

“The recent allegations of sexual harassment made against the governor are serious and troubling. Anyone who has been a victim of sexual harassment should feel comfortable coming forward without fear of persecution or retaliation. That is why I am requesting...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that the 2021 New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators (NYCIASL) is now accepting applications for their academic and athletic scholarships. “For years, the NYCIASL has been...