Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that she helped pass important ethics reform measures. The measures include a bill she co-sponsored stripping taxpayer-funded pensions from officials convicted of corruption (A.1749) as well as a joint...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that her bill allowing restaurants and bars to purchase prorated liquor licenses from the state Liquor Authority was signed into law (Ch. 423 of 2016). “Seasonal tourism is a huge part of our...

“Heroin and opioid addiction have spread and wreaked havoc not only in our cities, but in suburban and rural communities as well. To help those who are struggling with addiction, as well as those on the road to recovery, the Prevention Council in Saratoga...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that local libraries will receive over $260,000 in construction grants for various renovation projects. The funding, which Woerner helped secure in last year’s state budget, will benefit libraries...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced legislation she voted for to protect homeowners’ rights and combat the rise of abandoned residential properties, also known as zombie homes, was signed into law by the governor. “Our neighborhoods...

“The residents of Saratoga and Washington counties are hardworking people who understand the value of an honest day’s work and deserve accountability and transparency from their representatives. We’re all fed up with the culture of corruption that...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that legislation she authored to lower the cost of doing business for farms offering agritourism has passed the Assembly and now awaits approval by the state Senate (A.10070-A). “Upstate New...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that her legislation to include the Susan B. Anthony House in Battenville in the resident curator program has passed the Assembly (A.9781). This legislation has also passed the state Senate and now...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that legislation she authored to provide for the transition of the New York Racing Association (NYRA) from public to private control has passed the Assembly (A.10429). The bill has also passed the...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that a measure she authored to rename a portion of Route 9 as the “United States Submarine Veterans’ Memorial Highway-Saratoga County” has passed the Assembly (A.8657-C). This legislation has...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced legislation she authored allowing all law enforcement agencies in Washington and Essex counties to use county correctional facilities to hold pre-arraigned prisoners has passed the Assembly (A.8596-A)....

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that legislation she authored to provide for the transition of the New York Racing Association (NYRA) from public to private control has advanced out of the Racing and Wagering Committee (A.10429)....

In an effort to feature the artistic talents of local students and the unique qualities of communities in Saratoga and Washington counties, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) is hosting her first annual Spring into Upstate NY photo contest. “Saratoga...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that she helped pass a series of bills to combat the rise of abandoned residential properties, also known as zombie homes. “Zombie properties damage our communities by lowering property values,...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced the winners of her 2016 Women of Distinction Awards and Essay Contest. The winners were recognized at a ceremony at Saratoga Arts in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, May 1. The Women of Distinction Awards...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that the Assembly’s one-house budget proposal eliminates the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA), includes funding for the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership, invests in agriculture, strengthens...

New York State women have played key roles in the advancement of women's rights throughout history. Famous women with ties to Saratoga and Washington counties include Susan B. Anthony and her sister Mary Stafford Anthony, who were leaders in the women's...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced she will be holding a series of town hall meetings and open office hours for constituents in Saratoga and Washington counties. “Being accessible and listening to what matters most to residents...

“With the federal primary taking place on June 28 and the state and local primary scheduled for Sept. 13 this year, voting in New York State will be overly complicated and costly. Merging the two primary dates and streamlining the electoral calendar...

“While the Governor’s proposed increase to education aid is a step in the right direction, it is our responsibility as state representatives to do better for our students. Based on the executive proposal, schools that I represent will still be owed...