“Sexual assaults are all too common on college campuses, with 1 in 5 students a victim of dating violence or sexual assault. These statistics are alarming and the experience frequently devastating for the victims. The implementation of these thoughtful,...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) has been elected by her colleagues to serve as the new First Vice-Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus. This is Barrett’s first time serving in the leadership of the caucus; previously she served...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) announced the passage of legislation she authored that will ensure veterans of recent conflicts receive the property tax exemption they deserve. The bill specifically directs the Division of Veterans'...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) announced the passage of legislation she authored that will help local farmers on the cost of transporting their goods to markets across the state. Specifically, the bill would create a tax credit for...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) announced the passage of legislation aimed at addressing the aggregate amount of political contributions that a limited liability company (LLC) may make in a year. The bill focuses on closing the so-called...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) announced the Assembly passed a series of bills aimed at providing better assistance and additional safeguards for victims of domestic violence, as well as steps to ensure victims are granted the justice...

“Today, the Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to basic equality by passing a series of bills aimed at eliminating pay disparity in the workforce. Women and men across the country have fought tirelessly to raise awareness of pay inequality women face...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) announced her appointment as Chair of a new subcommittee on Regional Tourism Development. The committee will focus on the state’s tourist attractions as local and regional economic engines, enhancing...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) was joined in Albany by Arlington High School honor students Brianna Bisceglia and Owen A. Patterson for Career Shadow Day. The students accompanied Assemblymember Barrett throughout the day, attending...

“Today’s vote reaffirms the Assembly’s commitment to ensuring the women of New York have access to all of their rights, not just some of them. All my life I have fought to ensure that all women have the same protections, opportunities and respect...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) announced the Assembly passed legislation she sponsored to implement paid family leave benefits for injury or sickness, pregnancy or to care for a family member (A.3870). Providing workers with paid time...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) announced today that the Assembly passed a legislative package to combat against human trafficking. “Human trafficking is exploitation at its most despicable and the number of victims has reached...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) announced the passage of the Assembly’s “Families First” state budget proposal (E.203). Specifically, the Assembly proposal continues to invest in New York’s thriving agricultural industry and...

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) released the second volume of “Women’s History in the Hudson Valley: Ten Stories from Columbia and Dutchess Counties,” a booklet she created in collaboration...

Committed to keeping an open dialogue with Hudson Valley residents, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) is again bringing her office to local diners as part of her fourth annual “Diner Stop Tour.” “I am a huge diner fan and we...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia & Dutchess) is encouraged by the governor’s inclusion of a $20 million farmland preservation initiative in this year’s 2015-16 budget, but she urges people to let their legislators and the governor know how...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) announced that she is authoring legislation to ensure state-funded Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) for three and four year olds is truly universal and that special needs children are included in both...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) announced that her swearing-in ceremony took place at the Red Devon on Sunday, January 25 in Bangall. She was reelected to a second full term to represent the 106th Assembly District, which covers Columbia...

“We continue to see how agriculture is a catalyst to other economic development, so I was very pleased to hear the governor discuss the need to preserve farmland in the Hudson Valley by announcing a $20 million initiative in this year’s budget. Our...

“Our communities have worked hard to protect our natural resources and our beautiful Hudson River because we know how important it is to have a vibrant, safe and healthy water supply. The Department of Health’s recommendation to ban fracking is consistent...