Assemblymember McMahon: The State Budget Improves our Community Now and Into the Future
May 23, 2023
After weeks of negotiation, we in the legislature recently passed a state budget that provides our community with the resources necessary to thrive today and into the future. I was proud to help pass a budget that addresses several priorities for families,...
Assemblymember McMahon: 2023-24 State Budget Delivers on Key Priorities for Western New York
May 3, 2023
“Despite the delay, the state budget delivers on top priorities for our community. Fully funding our local schools, expanding free school meals for 300,000 more children across the state, expanding eligibility for child care assistance, an expansion...
Assemblymember McMahon Hosts Third Annual Earth Day Photo Contest
Mar 21, 2023
Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) is announcing her third annual Earth Day Photo Contest. Earth Day, April 22, will mark the start of the contest that will showcase and celebrate the natural spaces of the 146th Assembly District. “I’m thrilled...
Let’s Continue to Seek Equality During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Mar 17, 2023
Since 1987, when the first official National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month was declared, we’ve recognized March as a time for understanding, education, and advocacy for equal opportunities for all. Regardless of ability, everyone deserves...
Assemblymember McMahon: Focusing on Gun Safety and Reproductive Rights to Protect New Yorkers
Jul 18, 2022
In the final days of this year’s legislative session, I worked with my colleagues to pass several crucial measures to help protect our communities. In the wake of the mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, the legislature passed, and Governor...
McMahon Bill to Increase Awareness of Environmental Impacts of Idling Vehicles Passes the Legislature
May 13, 2022
Legislation introduced by Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) to increase education and awareness of the environmental and health impacts of idling vehicles passed both the Assembly and Senate this week. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk...