Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she has asked for Governor Andrew Cuomo to step aside. “Over the past weeks, we’ve learned of the harrowing reports exposing the undercounting and attempted cover-up surrounding the...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she’s hosting a Women’s History Month Celebration for Mohawk Valley students. Students are encouraged to create a drawing and/or write a few sentences that define a woman who inspires...

“Last March, when COVID-19 paralyzed our state with uncertainty, and concern for all in our communities, an overwhelmingly bipartisan legislative majority granted the Governor additional emergency powers to quickly deal with the sudden and unprecedented...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) helped pass a bill that will allow patients at nursing homes to designate caregivers. The bill authorizes the state Department of Health (DOH) to develop regulations to allow family members and legal guardians...

“The recent allegations of sexual harassment made against the governor are serious and troubling. Anyone who has been a victim of sexual harassment should feel comfortable coming forward without fear of persecution or retaliation. That is why I am requesting...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that the 2021 New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators (NYCIASL) is now accepting applications for their academic and athletic scholarships. “For years, the NYCIASL has been...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D, I-Utica/Rome) has tested positive for COVID-19. “Over the weekend, after experiencing mild flu-like symptoms, I decided to take a COVID-19 test as a precautionary measure. Regrettably, the test results came back...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she’s partnering with the Cancer Services Program to host a virtual cancer informational session on Friday, March 12 at 1 p.m. The meeting will cover colon cancer risk factors, symptoms,...

New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D, I-Utica/Rome) and State Sen. Joseph Griffo (R-I-C-Rome) announced that they have recently sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York State Health Commissioner, Howard A. Zucker, requesting...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D, I-Utica/Rome) recently hosted a virtual town hall meeting to address a number of constituent concerns, which included funding for agriculture initiatives, the appointing of essential caregivers and school funding,...

Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced the release of her Halfway through Winter video. The video celebrates winter’s midpoint with words of encouragement and reminders on social distancing and mask-wearing policies. “At this...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D, I-Utica/Rome) released the following statement today regarding recent admissions on the cover up of COVID-19 data related to nursing home deaths "This new report regarding the Cuomo Administration’s undercounting...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) attended a virtual joint budget hearing on human services to ensure that the needs and concerns of Mohawk Valley veterans were heard. During this hearing, Buttenschon brought up issues like the $1.9 million...

Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) attended a joint virtual budget hearing on higher education earlier today, where she advocated for funding and protections for public colleges in the Mohawk Valley and across the state. “My time serving...

Today Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D,I-Utica/Rome) issued the following statement in response to ensuring public employees who died of COVID-19 receive proper death benefits (A.3988). “Throughout the pandemic, the comfort and safety of our communities...

Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) attended state budget hearings on Education and Environmental Conservation to ensure the Mohawk Valley’s concerns were heard. Both joint budget hearings were held virtually this week. “Mohawk Valley...

Today Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D, I-Utica/Rome) issued the following statement in response to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ eye-opening new report on the state’s nursing homes response to the COVID-19 pandemic: "Attorney General...

Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she’s hosting a virtual Valentines for Vets celebration to show community support for local heroes. “While the pandemic has made it difficult for us to gather together, it’s important...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) helped passed legislation to prevent unemployment charges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic from being used to calculate an employer’s experience rating (A.2001-A). These ratings are used to assess unemployment...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) recently expressed her hope in and support of President Joe Biden’s incoming administration. Biden, who was sworn in as President at noon, has pledged to increase the rate at which COVID-19 vaccines...