Press Releases

Walsh Participates In ‘Girls at The Capitol’ Day

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On Tuesday, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) participated in this year’s ‘Girls at the Capitol’ event, welcoming Girl Scout and Maple Hill freshman Samantha Siciliano to shadow her for the day in Albany. Organized by the Young...

Walsh Weighs In On NYS Procurement Integrity Act

“Today, the New York State Senate sensibly took up a bill designed to enhance the integrity, transparency and accountability of the state’s procurement process. While these initiatives were curiously absent in this year’s late budget, I am pleased...

Walsh Votes In Favor of Final Budget Bills

“This weekend, I voted in favor of the final two bills of this year’s state budget, which, despite their flaws, contain several provisions that I feel reflect the best interests of New York State and its residents. While the dysfunctional manner in...

Walsh Advocates for Autism Awareness

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In a bipartisan show of support for an important issue, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) joined State Assembly colleagues Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam), Tom Abinanti (D- Greenburgh/Mt. Pleasant) and Melissa Miller (R,C,Ref-Atlantic...

Walsh Rallies for Direct-Care Funding

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On Tuesday, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) joined advocates of #bFair2DirectCare at the Capitol to push for increased funding for direct-care providers in the state budget. Walsh and her colleagues have called for $45 million in this...

Walsh Weighs In On New Population Change Statistics

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) offered her insights today regarding the latest census estimates illustrating New York State’s population decline over the past year. The disturbing trend, which has primarily affected upstate counties,...

Walsh Congratulates Local Students on Competition Success

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Last week Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) attended the 2017 Tech Valley Regional First Robotics Competition at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). Team OxBE4 from Ballston Spa and The Rocketeers from Clifton Park, both from the...

Walsh Counters Governor’s Proposed Tax Increase

“Today, Gov. Cuomo once again illustrated why he doesn’t represent the everyday New Yorker. He has threatened a 26 percent income tax increase on the middle class if the Medicaid amendment is passed at the federal level. The governor’s vigorous...

Walsh Visits Helping Hands Academy Nursery School

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Recently, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) visited Helping Hands Academy Nursery School located in Clifton Park. Helping Hands provides individualized special education for preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ADS) as well as...

Walsh Stops By Crossroads Center for Children

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) recently visited Crossroads Center for Children, located in Rotterdam, to meet with Executive Director Kelly Young and to learn about the facility’s current programs and initiatives. Crossroads is a...

Walsh Shines Light On Government Corruption

This quote by Supreme Court Justice Brandeis couldn’t be more applicable to the State of New York, and this week specifically. In a state that has been crippled by corruption stemming from backroom dealings and quid pro quo, a little sunshine would...

Walsh Disappointed With Assembly One-House Budget Proposal

“The one-house resolution passed by the Assembly Majprity today was most notable in what it lacked – the inclusion of the Safe Water Infrastructure Action Program, and a commitment to pass ridesharing legislation. These are two of my highest priorities...

Walsh Focuses on Families, Ethics and Infrastructure for 2017 Budget

Editor’s Note: Video of Assemblywoman Walsh’s budget priorities are located here. As the 2017 State Budget negotiations begin in Albany, it is important to reflect upon and prioritize the issues we as a community know need to be addressed. Ethics...

Walsh Rallies for Infrastructure Funding

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On Wednesday, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) joined her Assembly colleagues and highway workers from across the state to rally for increased infrastructure funding. The “Local Roads Matter” rally is an annual gathering to support...

Walsh Weighs in on Proposal to Repeal Safe Act in Upstate NY

“The rights and freedoms of law-abiding gun owners have been infringed upon for long enough. I believe that the common-sense legislation my colleagues and I introduced today would take a necessary step forward in addressing the misguided implementation...

Walsh Meets With Local Libraries to Discuss 2017 State Budget

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On Wednesday, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) welcomed members of the Mohawk Library and Southern Adirondack Library System to discuss the New York Library Association’s state budget priorities for 2017 and the significance libraries...

Walsh Joins Local Leaders for “SWAP” Press Conference

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On Thursday, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) joined local legislators and department heads to present the Safe Water Infrastructure Action Program (SWAP). SWAP will serve as a sister program to New York State’s Consolidated Local...

Class B Champions Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Boys Cross-Country Team Welcomed To Assembly Chamber

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On Tuesday, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) welcomed New York’s Class B NYSPHSAA Boys Cross-Country Champions, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School to the Assembly Chamber. This year, the boys had a 13-2 overall record and were successful...

Walsh Responds To The Assembly Majoritys “Raise The Age” Proposal

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) today voted against the passage of the Assembly Majority “Raise the Age” legislation, which would raise the age of criminal responsibility to 18 years old. This controversial legislation would protect...

Walsh and Colleagues Roll Out “Affordable College for All Initiative”

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Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) joined her colleagues to present the Assembly Minority’s plan for making higher education more affordable for middle-and lower-class families. This plan would cost roughly the same as the governor’s...