Press Releases

Assemblywoman Woerner: State Budget Focuses on a More Affordable New York

“In the 2026-27 state budget, I worked hard to ensure we continued to make New York more affordable for our families. We have implemented several measures and increased funding to ease the pain of federal cuts while delivering relief from rising costs....

Assemblywoman Woerner: State Budget Provides Essential Funding to Support Our Schools and Community

“The passage of the first 2026-27 budget bill reaffirms New York State’s commitment to investing in our schools, supporting working families and ensuring our communities continue to have access to organizations that enrich our lives. “In order...

Assemblywoman Woerner Kicks Off ‘May Is Beef Month’

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake), The New York Beef Council (NYBC) and the New York Beef Producers Association officially launched “May as Beef Month in New York State” with the passing of a bipartisan resolution in the Assembly and Senate,...

Assembly Members Walsh & Woerner Host NY250 Day

NY250 Day hosts, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) were joined at the Legislative Office Building in Albany by their colleagues, county historians and Revolutionary Wartime re-enactors to highlight...

Assemblywoman Woerner’s Bill Strengthens DWI Law, Keeps Our Roads Safe

During this year’s Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19-25), Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) held a press conference with Senator Jeremy Cooney and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to urge the passage of her life-saving bill (A.2703-A)...

Assemblywoman Woerner Hosts 2026 Women of Distinction Awards

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) hosted her annual Women of Distinction Awards at the Inn at Saratoga on April 26th. During the ceremony, Woerner recognized 15 honorees from the 113th Assembly District to highlight the inspirational work women...

Assemblywoman Woerner Passes First Problem Gambling Legislation

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake), chair of the Racing and Wagering Committee, announced she helped bring forward and pass in the Assembly a package of bills to promote safe, responsible gambling. “This weighty package of six bills, plus a...

Assemblywoman Woerner: Assembly Budget Proposal Delivers Critical Relief to New Yorkers

“I am committed to making your life more affordable while investing in our communities. Whether it’s lowering rising energy costs, delivering resources to our agricultural industry, or protecting critical health care institutions, I helped craft an...

Woerner and Fellow Upstate Assembly Democrats Sound the Alarm on the Energy Affordability Crisis Facing New Yorkers and Propose Immediate Solutions

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) and a group of Upstate Assembly Democrats, representing cities, suburbs and rural communities, have proposed solutions to immediately address the critical challenges posed by dramatically increasing energy prices....

Assemblywoman Woerner: Governor’s State of the State Promises a More Affordable New York

“Costs are rising for essentials, and many families are struggling to make ends meet. While we’ve taken steps in recent years to ease the burden on New Yorkers, there’s more work to be done. I was pleased that Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of...

Woerner Ensures Members of Veterans’ Orgs Can Still Play Bell Jar Games

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced the recent signing of her bill, A.7475-B, into law. This bill authorizes organizations, such as Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFWs) and American Legion posts, the use of electronic Bell Jar vending machines...

Assemblywoman Woerner: Assembly Budget Proposal Puts the Financial Well-Being of New Yorkers First

“The Assembly budget proposal puts the needs of our community first by making the affordability crisis our top priority. Providing relief from the financial burden facing families and businesses because of inflation is essential to move our state forward....

Governor Signs Bill Sponsored by Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and Senator Shelley Mayer Requiring School Boards to Appoint a Non-voting Student Member

Albany, New York – Governor Kathy Hochul has signed key legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and Senator Shelley B. Mayer to require every school board and Board of Cooperative Education Services in New York State to appoint at least...

Assemblywoman Woerner Stands with Great Meadow

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Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) joined local, state and federal elected officials representing Washington County in a bi-partisan rally, calling on the Governor to keep the Great Medow Correctional Facility open. “My heart is with you; I’m...

Assemblywoman Woerner Guest Reads at 11 Children’s Storytimes

“Every year, I look forward to participating in our area’s story time programs,” said Assemblywoman Woerner. “As a kid, my favorite summer past time was to read books in the cool air of our public library and it’s still something I cherish doing...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner Passes Bill to Help Customers Recover Unclaimed Funds

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D – Round Lake) announced that her bill to require unclaimed deposits and refunds from Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) be added the Abandoned Property Fund passed the Assembly (A.10221 of 2024). "The reality is that customer...

Lifesaving Blood on Ambulance Legislation Passes in Both Houses Thanks to Assemblywoman Woerner and Senator Hinchey

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (AD-113) joined Senator Michelle Hinchey (SD-46), in passing the Public Health Bill A5789-A and S6226-A in both houses. This legislation provides that ambulance services and advanced life support first response services may...

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Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced inclusion of her Local Journalism Sustainability Act in the enacted 2024-2025 state budget (A.8806-C). “Our local news outlets are vanishing,” said Woerner. “As more and more become absorbed...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner: New York’s Agri-Food Sector Receives Boost from State Budget

“As the chair of the Small Business Committee, I've witnessed the pressing need for small and startup agriculture food producers to access the specialized resources and advanced tools typically available only at the Cornell CALS Center of Excellence...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner: 2024-25 Education Funding Invests in Our Future

“Education serves as the cornerstone of our present endeavors and the blueprint for our future aspirations. With an unwavering dedication to progress, the 2024-2025 state budget stands as a testament to our commitment to delivering opportunities. This...