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...

“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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) took part in the rollout of the Assembly Minority Conference’s C.A.R.E.S. Plan. She was joined by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch...

Editor’s note: See testimony from Deputy Tax Commissioner admitting tax increase here “This morning, Deputy Tax Commissioner Nonie Manion finally confirmed what I have been reiterating for weeks: the STAR freeze proposed by the governor is in fact,...

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) will welcome the Class B NYSPHSAA Champion Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Boys Varsity Cross-Country team to the Assembly Chamber. The team will be introduced on the floor and will be presented with a Joint...

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) was disappointed with the actions of her Assembly colleagues today, and feels the Legislature’s priorities have gone astray. Earlier this evening, the Assembly passed numerous bills aimed at obstructing...

On Tuesday, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) welcomed New York’s Class A NYSPHSAA Women’s Field Hockey Champions, Shenendehowa High School to the Assembly Chamber. The team, which achieved an undefeated, 21-0, was presented with...

Following a press conference in Albany today, Assemblyman Raymond Walter (R,C,I-Amherst) and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) have introduced legislation that would allow Transportation Network Companies (TNC) such as Uber and Lyft to...

“New York has the reputation as the most corrupt state in the country, and it is time that the perception of us changes. Today, with passage of legislation stripping public officials of their taxpayer-funded pensions, my colleagues and I took a vital...

“This year’s Executive Budget has been one shrouded in mystery and includes the good, the bad and the ugly. The budget presentation is as much for the governor as it is for the people. It’s unfortunate that this year he’s chosen to carry out the...

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) joined Sen. Jim Tedisco (R,C,I,Ref-Glenville) and Town of Ballston Town Supervisor Tim Szczepaniak to applaud today’s announcement that the Town of Ballston will receive $11 million for costs associated...

Today, Assemblywoman-Elect Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref–Ballston) was sworn in as a member of the New York State Legislature. Walsh was elected to an open Assembly seat on November 8, 2016 and will represent parts of Saratoga and Schenectady counties,...