Gov. Cuomo’s proposed elimination of the minimum wage credit for tipped workers, a plan that seems to have found significant opposition from all the parties it claims to benefit, appears to be a solution in search of a problem. Over the past month,...

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) joined her Assembly colleagues in passing a bill (A.10475) to amend education law and ban the use of standardized test results in evaluating the performance of teachers and school administrators....

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I.Ref-Ballston) attended a special event honoring American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan at the Saratoga Springs Holiday Inn on Thursday, April 12. Rohan, an Army Veteran and former American Legion Post Commander,...

“Tonight, while the vast majority of New York’s families lay asleep in their beds, overtired lawmakers passed a state budget that dictated the appropriation of $168 billion of your hard-earned tax dollars. “Most of the bills that comprised this...

In honor of New York State’s upcoming Yellow Ribbon Day, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) joined several legislative colleagues in honoring active military service members on the floor of the New York State Assembly on Thursday, March...

(L-R) Colonel Michele Kilgore, the Commander of the 109th Airlift Wing at the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh and Colonel Joseph Morrow, Commander of the Watervliet Arsenal. Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston)...

“The increased taxation and unsustainable spending in this year’s Assembly one-house budget resolution clearly illustrates our leadership’s misplaced priorities and fails to address the key issues that continue to drive New York’s residents and...

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) today called for a state takeover of Medicaid costs in an effort to ease oppressive tax burdens that have hampered statewide localities and plagued working-class families in both upstate and downstate...

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) participated in a New York Library Association (NYLA) rally in Albany on Wednesday, February 28, offering remarks in support of the organization and its mission. Walsh joined statewide calls for additional...

The Assembly Minority Conference on Tuesday unveiled a number of rules reform proposals designed to promote transparent and accountable state government. Included in the proposed resolutions are several measures to address ethics-related concerns in Albany,...

Today, after extended debate, the New York State Assembly voted on and passed the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act). While not directly addressing residency status, the legislation grants the children of illegal immigrants...

When was the last time that you took a moment to consider ways you could change your perspective on the world around you and how that might make a difference for someone in need? Those of us with family members, friends and loved ones with special needs...

On Wednesday, January 24, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,REF-Ballston) hosted Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and local stakeholders for a community forum to discuss Dutchess County’s highly-successful “Think DIFFERENTLY” initiative....

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) welcomed recent state champions, swimmer Olivia Jack, of the Scotia-Glenville/Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Swim Team (left), and the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Boys Varsity Cross Country Team (right), to...

On Friday, December 15, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh joined SYSCO Albany at its headquarters in Halfmoon to celebrate the company’s extremely successful efforts collecting donations for Capital Region Toys for Tots’ annual holiday toy drive. Representatives...

To celebrate the season of giving, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) will be partnering with Capital Region Toys For Tots for its annual holiday toy drive. Donations will be accepted at both the assemblywoman’s Ballston Spa and Albany...

On Saturday, November 18, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh celebrated the achievements of local Eagle Scout candidate Alex Bianconi at a ceremony dedicating Beaver Dam Trail in Clifton Park. Alex’s project included a comprehensive rehabilitation and extension...

This weekend, as we gather with family and friends to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country in the military, it is extremely important that we also ask ourselves what we can do to be there for these selfless individuals after...

Whether it is a friend, classmate, family member, co-worker or even just a casual acquaintance, it seems we all know someone who has been recently affected by the widespread issue of heroin and opioid abuse. While this problem can be difficult for many...

On Tuesday, October 31, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) had the opportunity to meet with Shenendehowa High School’s French foreign exchange program participants as they toured the state Capitol. After taking photos on the iconic...