Assemblywoman Buttenschon Hosts Maple Experience at Mohawk Valley Schools
May 26, 2021
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) partnered with the New York State Maple Producers Association (NYSMPA) to host the Maple Experience at three Mohawk Valley schools this week to bring New York’s maple agricultural market to the forefront...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Passed Legislation to Fight for Those with Disabilities
May 25, 2021
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that a bill she sponsored to ensure access for services will not diminish for those with an intellectual or developmental disability has passed the Assembly, as part of the chamber’s Legislative...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Urges the U.S. Department of Labor to Alleviate the Burden on New York’s Unemployment Trust Fund in Her Continued Fight for Mohawk Valley Small Businesses
May 24, 2021
New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced today that she recently sent a letter to Secretary Marty Walsh of the U.S. Department of Labor urging them to alleviate the burden on New York’s Unemployment Trust Fund. Buttenschon...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Issues Statement on New Protocols for Childcare Programs and Summer Camps
May 21, 2021
“Earlier this week, New York State released updated guidance on safety protocols for childcare programs and summer camps which went into effect immediately. These new rules are creating unnecessary confusion by blindsiding families and care providers....
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Continues Advocating for Bills that Support Service Members and Their Families
May 20, 2021
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that legislation she sponsored to classify spouses or dependents of active-duty service members stationed out-of-state following an assignment in New York as in-state residents so they can qualify...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Introduces Bills to Preserve and Protect the Erie Canal
May 20, 2021
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) introduced two bills that would improve the maintenance and conservation of the Erie Canal and, in turn, help boost tourism, revitalize the local economy and protect the Mohawk Valley environment (A.7044,...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Continues to Support Farmers
May 14, 2021
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) recently attended the New York State Future Farmers of America (NYS FFA) convention, which took place virtually from May 9 through May 14. The convention featured presentations from agricultural professionals,...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Passes Resolution to Honor National Disability Employment Awareness Month
May 12, 2021
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that a resolution she introduced to recognize October 2021 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in New York State has passed the Assembly (K.291). “Individuals with disabilities have contributed...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon: MEET-NY Program Will Help Local Businesses Access New Export Opportunities
May 5, 2021
Assemblywoman Buttenschon (D, I-Utica/Rome) announced that the MEET-NY bill she authored to assist businesses with expanding or entering the export market has passed the New York State Assembly (A.1177). “As the Chair of the Export Trade Subcommittee,...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Landlords are Small Business Owners
May 4, 2021
“The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a devastating hit to both renters and landlords. Over the last year I have heard from our small landlords that are struggling to front the costs of property maintenance without a steady source of income, leading to potentially...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Passes Legislation to Set Safe Staffing Standards in New York Health Care Facilities
May 4, 2021
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she helped pass legislation that would set enforceable nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals and nursing homes across the state (A.108-B and A.7119). “Understaffing is an issue that has...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Announces New State Funding for Local Projects
Apr 29, 2021
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) recently announced that a total of $9 million in state funding will be awarded for new housing projects in Oneida County. The funding will be provided through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Repealing Executive Orders Another Step Forward in New York’s Recovery
Apr 28, 2021
Assemblywoman Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) released the following statement regarding the repeal of executive orders. “As vaccination distribution continues and New York State steadily recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time that we begin to...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Recognizes Workers Memorial Day, Continues Fighting to Protect Workers’ Rights
Apr 28, 2021
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she’s sponsoring a number of bills to keep workers safe and uplift their voices in honor of Workers Memorial Day, which is observed around the world on April 28 to remember those who were...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Helps Pass Legislation in Honor of Earth Day
Apr 22, 2021
Assemblywoman Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) helped pass a package of legislation that promotes the use of renewable energy and reduces harmful pollutants, contaminants, and emissions in honor of Earth Day. The package builds on the 2019 legislation that...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Passes State Budget That Invests in a Brighter Future, Vows to Keep Fighting for Mohawk Valley Families
Apr 8, 2021
The New York State Legislature has approved a $212 billion budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. While the budget provides much-needed support for Mohawk Valley schools, funds road and bridge improvement, and makes critical investments to help communities...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Helps Pass 2021-22 State Budget That Provides Critical Support to Mohawk Valley Schools
Apr 6, 2021
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she helped pass a final budget that boosts funding for local schools, provides significant support to prekindergarten programs and includes important mental health resources to help students...
Buttenschon, Griffo and Hunter: Excluding Central New York from Mobile Sports Betting Could Result in Breach of Settlement and Could Put $70 Million State Receives Annually at Risk
Apr 2, 2021
New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Marcy), Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter (D-Syracuse) and New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo (R-I-C-Rome) released the following statement today regarding a mobile sports provision that could be included...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Additional Research, Safety Programs Needed Before Marijuana Legalization Should Proceed
Mar 30, 2021
“While I support the use of medical marijuana under the care and guidance of a medical professional, I voted against legislation to legalize adult-use marijuana for New Yorkers ages 21 and older. Creating a new legal marketplace for a federally illicit...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon to Hold Virtual Budget Town Hall
Mar 24, 2021
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) will be holding a virtual town hall on Monday, April 5 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will allow Assemblywoman Buttenschon to answer questions and provide information on the 2021-22 New York State budget....