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...

“This past year, I was proud to open my office doors to meet with families and business owners across Saratoga and Washington counties. Listening to their concerns and the issues that affect our communities helped shape my legislative agenda, and it’s...

“As the class of 2015 became the most indebted in history, with the average student loan debt soaring to over $35,000 per graduate, SUNY’s plan to hike tuition for students while increasing the Chancellor’s salary to over $500,000 is an internal...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced new legislation on Tuesday, December 15th to aid local tree farms by establishing a “Go Green Weekend” for the tax-free sale of fresh evergreen products (A.8598). Mary Jeanne Packer, Executive...

“Our deteriorating drinking water and wastewater infrastructure is in dire need of upgrades, and as extreme weather has become a regular occurrence, we must ensure our systems are more resilient and able to withstand damage. The $508,760 grant awarded...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) will host open houses and office hours during December in the 113th Assembly District to discuss her legislative priorities and hear from constituents. To be held in the Towns of Fort Edward and Argyle, these...

“The women’s equality legislation signed into law by Governor Cuomo will have a tremendous impact on the lives of women in the 113th Assembly District and New York State. These measures enact important safety measures for women and children who have...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake), along with a bi-partisan delegation of Capital Region legislators, has delivered a letter to Governor Cuomo urging that the New York Racing Association (NYRA) be transitioned as swiftly as possible back to...

Recognizing the importance of tourism, preservation of historic and natural resources, and economic development in Saratoga and Washington counties, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that the legislature has passed two measures she...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that legislation she authored that would allow the Ballston Spa Central School District to establish a tax stabilization reserve fund has passed the Assembly (A.7622-B). The measure previously passed...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that the Assembly has passed legislation she sponsored that would allow Saratoga County to rededicate a portion of the existing occupancy tax towards the economic development efforts of...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced today that her bill to establish the Retail Food Stores in Underserved Areas Task Force has passed the Assembly (A.7873). “When I took office, one issue that constituents often shared with me...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced she helped pass legislation that would allow teachers to discuss the contents of the Common Core standardized assessments with other faculty members (A.7402). “The excessive secrecy...

Recognizing the importance of harness racing to our community, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that legislation she authored to ensure Saratoga Harness Racing will continue to receive regional payments from Capital...

Recognizing that our local schools are in the best position to evaluate our teachers and principals, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that a measure she sponsored to protect local control while providing accountability and shine...