Assemblymember Wallace’s Legislation to Pause Facial Recognition Technology in Schools Passes Assembly
Jun 20, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she authored regarding the use of facial recognition technology in schools has passed the state Assembly (A.6787B). The legislation imposes a temporary moratorium on the...
Assemblymember Wallace’s Bill to Help Protect Seniors Passes Assembly
Jun 18, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she authored to help protect seniors living independently under long term managed care plans has passed the Assembly (A.7458). The passage of Wallace’s bill comes during...
Assemblymember Wallace Announces Funding, Updates to Village of Lancaster Splash Pad
Jun 18, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $115,000 in state funding for updates to the Village of Lancaster splash pad. Located on Richmond Avenue near Como Elementary School, the improvements to the splash pad...
Assemblymember Wallace: Climate Protection Law a Big Win for Western New York Families and Businesses
Jun 16, 2019
Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which she co-sponsored, has been signed into law (Ch. 106 of 2019). The new law combats the dangers of global warming by...
Assemblyman Burke and Assemblymember Wallace Express Opposition to Green Light Bill
Jun 6, 2019
“The ‘Green Light’ bill is flawed legislation that we cannot support and will therefore be voting no when it comes to the Assembly floor,” said Assemblyman Patrick Burke and Assemblymember Monica Wallace in a joint statement. “New...
Assemblymember Wallace: Outdoor Recreation Can Help Veterans Overcome Trauma
Jun 4, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she is co-sponsoring to help veterans recover and heal from trauma associated with their service passed the Assembly’s Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (A.8094)....
Assemblymember Wallace Announces that her Severance Pay Limitation Act to Prohibit Golden Parachute Severance Packages in State Authorities has Passed the Assembly and Senate
Jun 4, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that the Severance Pay Limitation Act has passed the Assembly (A.2480). This legislation will prevent public authorities from awarding “golden parachute” severance packages. The...
Assemblymember Wallace Announces $115,000 in Funding for Lancaster Historical Society Building Restoration
May 28, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $115,000 in state funding for the restoration of the Lancaster Historical Society building. “Along with the incredible collections within the Lancaster Historical...
Assemblymember Wallace Co-Sponsors, Passes Package of Bills to Help Domestic Violence Victims
May 15, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that a series of bills that she co-sponsored to protect, empower, and provide resources to domestic violence victims has passed the New York State Assembly. “For women who are victims...
Assemblymember Wallace: Clergy from All Religions Must Report Externally
May 10, 2019
On Thursday, Pope Francis issued a new internal law obligating officials within the Roman Catholic Church to report cases of sexual abuse by clergy members, as well as attempts to cover up such acts, to their superiors. The edict does not, however, mandate...
Progress: Union Road & NY-33 Intersection Added to Transportation Improvement Priorities List - Work Expected to Prioritize Pedestrian Safety
Apr 30, 2019
Cheektowaga, N.Y. – Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster), Senator Timothy Kennedy (D-Buffalo), and Cheektowaga Supervisor Diane Benczkowski (D-Cheektowaga) announced that the traffic study they requested of the Union Road and NY-33...
Assemblymember Wallace Announces Plans, Startup Operational Funding for Cheektowaga Boys & Girls Club
Apr 18, 2019
Today, New York State Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace was joined by Cheektowaga Town Supervisor Diane Benczkowski, Cheektowaga Town Councilmember Brian Pilarski, and community leaders to announce plans for a Cheektowaga-based Boys & Girls Club at the...
Assemblymember Wallace: State Budget Provides New Funding and Revenue Streams for Counties, Municipalities
Apr 2, 2019
Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that the 2019-2020 state budget includes measures that will provide resources for local governments to provide essential services without increasing the burden on taxpayers. Furthermore, the budget...
Assemblymember Wallace: Legislation Will Make Roads Safer for Children
Mar 22, 2019
Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that the state Assembly passed legislation this week to prevent motorists from passing school buses that are picking up or dropping off children (A.4950A). “Parents across New York rely on...
Assemblymember Wallace: Assembly Budget Proposal Upgrades WNY Infrastructure
Mar 19, 2019
Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that the Assembly’s 2019-20 state budget proposal provides critical funding to revitalize Western New York’s aging water mains, roads, and bridges. “Extreme weather has taken...
Assemblymember Wallace Announces Introduction of the Child Abuse Reporting Expansion (CARE) Act
Mar 15, 2019
Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has introduced the Child Abuse Reporting Expansion Act, or “CARE Act,” which would add clergy members to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse and maltreatment, and clarify...
Assemblymember Wallace: Assembly’s Budget Proposal is Committed to Our Children’s Futures
Mar 14, 2019
Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that the Assembly’s 2019-20 state budget proposal provides significant funding for public schools, libraries and higher education to expand educational opportunities statewide. “Our children...
Assemblymember Wallace: Assembly Budget Restores Essential Funding for Local Governments
Mar 13, 2019
Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that after a strong push and conversations with local officials, the Assembly’s 2019-20 state budget proposal restores $59 million to Aid and Incentives to Municipalities (AIM), a vital source...
Assemblymember Wallace Announces Passage of Assembly Legislation to Raise the Purchasing Age of Vaping and Tobacco to 21 Years Old
Mar 6, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that the she helped pass legislation in the Assembly to raise the legal age to purchase vaping and tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old (A.558-A). “For generations, tobacco companies...
Assemblymember Wallace Introduces Legislation to Improve Safety on Roads during Storms
Feb 27, 2019
Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) has introduced legislation to allow state and municipal vehicles, such as snowplows, to use green lights to improve visibility in severe weather conditions (A.4764). Studies show that green lights are more...
