Barrett Supports Legislation to Restore Cut OPWDD Funding
Jun 3, 2013
Press Releases
Assemblymember Barrett’s Legislation to Protect Energy Consumers on the Move in Assembly
May 31, 2013
Looking to protect energy consumers throughout New York State, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Hudson) announced that her legislation to restore a consumer protection representative to the state Energy Planning Board has passed through the Assembly Committee...
Assemblymember Barrett: Working to Connect Local Farms and Seniors
May 30, 2013
In her continued efforts to help Mid-Hudson Valley farmers and ensure seniors have access to high-quality food, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid Hudson) announced that legislation she sponsored to establish a Farm-to-Senior program has passed the Assembly...
Gipson & Barrett Aim to Improve Lyme Care to Patients, Protect Doctors
May 21, 2013
Albany, NY – Senator Terry Gipson (D-Rhinebeck) and Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Hudson) have introduced the Lyme Disease Doctor Protection Bill. The legislation aims to protect doctors by allowing them to prescribe long-term antibiotic therapy to...
Assemblymember Barrett Pushes for Consumer Protection Representative on State Energy Planning Board
May 20, 2013
Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D- Hudson) announced her bill to restore a consumer protection representative on the state Energy Planning Board has gained Senate sponsorship from Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk (A.7069). The bill passed the Assembly in 2012 unanimously....
Barrett Says Lopez Must Go Immediately
May 17, 2013
“Vito Lopez should resign immediately – or face expulsion. Is there no end to the audacity of this man? There is simply no place in our society for sexual harassment of any kind.
“All my adult life I have advocated for the empowerment of women...
Barrett, Gipson Push for Measure to Improve Bottom Line for Farmers
May 15, 2013
In an effort to help farmers throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley and Capital Regions, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Hudson) and Senator Terry Gipson (D-Rhinebeck) have introduced legislation in their respective houses that would lessen costs for farmers...
Barrett Calls On Lopez to Resign
May 15, 2013
“There is no place in our society for sexual harassment of any kind and I think that Assemblyman Lopez should resign.
“I have spent my adult life advocating for the empowerment of women and girls. Victims should never feel threatened or deterred...
Barrett Angered By Alleged Criminal Activity of Elected Officials
May 9, 2013
“The recent arrests of elected officials in New York have left me outraged and saddened. Public service is an honor and a privilege. These corruption allegations show a betrayal of trust and a profound lack of respect for the people of the state by...
Assemblymember Barrett urges participation in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Apr 26, 2013
Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Hudson) is encouraging area families to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27. The event, which has been held for the past six years, is a chance for local residents with expired or...
Assemblymember Barrett Helps Pass Assembly Package to Help and Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Apr 22, 2013
Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D – Hudson) has announced that she helped pass several measures that would enhance protections for victims of domestic violence as well as provide them with additional help through challenging circumstances.
“Too often,...
Assemblymember Barrett: Easing Regulations ‘Great News’ for Farmers
Apr 19, 2013
In a move that signals great news for the Mid-Hudson Valley, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid Hudson) applauded the recent announcement to allow family farms in New York State to grow from 199 cows to 299 cows before certain costly standards apply....
Barrett Continues ‘Where the Jobs Are’ Tour, Highlights Pro-Business Initiatives in State Budget
Apr 8, 2013
In an ongoing effort to help local business owners create new jobs and grow their businesses, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid Hudson) made seven more stops in the district on her “Where the Jobs Are” tour last week. The tour gives her the chance...
Assemblymember Barrett Announces State Budget Good News for Local Economy
Mar 28, 2013
Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D–Millbrook) has announced that the 2013-14 state budget she helped pass includes funding for economic and agriculture programs and tax breaks that will help businesses and promote job growth across New York State, particularly...
Assemblymember Didi Barrett Encouraged by First CHIPS Funding Increase Since 2008
Mar 26, 2013
Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D – Mid-Hudson) announced that the 2013-14 New York State Budget includes a $75 million increase to rehabilitate roads and bridges as part of the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS). This program...
Assemblymember Barrett Announces Assembly Budget Proposal Aims to Grow Jobs, Businesses
Mar 11, 2013
Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid Hudson) announced that the 2013-14 Assembly budget proposal would focus on improving the economy across New York State by encouraging job and business growth through numerous business-friendly proposals, including tax...
Assemblymember Didi Barrett Announces Assembly Budget Includes Increase in AIM Funding
Mar 8, 2013
Assemblymember Didi Barrett’s Diner Stop Tour Makes Her District Office Mobile
Feb 14, 2013
Assemblymember Barrett Kicks Off Districtwide ‘Where the Jobs Are Tour’
Feb 5, 2013
Governor Cuomo Budget Statement
Jan 22, 2013
“The budget proposal outlined by Governor Cuomo is an excellent starting point in the process to craft a responsible state budget that grows the upstate economy, increases education funding and allows for the creation of good-paying private sector jobs....
