After continued efforts by Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) and her colleagues and stakeholders, on Friday, June 5, Gov. Cuomo issued an Executive Order authorizing summer school programs for students with Individualized Education Programs...

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston), along with the Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay and members of the Minority Conference, have sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo requesting schools be allowed to host graduation ceremonies for high school seniors....

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston), along with the Assembly Minority Conference, wrote a letter to Gov. Cuomo calling on him to provide funding and authorization for local transportation programs like CHIPS, PAVE-NY, BRIDGE-NY and Extreme...

“This evening Gov. Cuomo signed an Executive Order allowing in person special education instruction to be reinstated for the summer term. THANK YOU to everyone who made their voices heard. This is a huge win for children with IEPs and special needs...

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo calling on him to authorize summer school programs to open for students with IEPs (Individual Education Programs) and special needs. While in session last week, Walsh advocated...

On May 30, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh teamed up with Supervisor Kevin Tollisen, Halfmoon representatives and several volunteers to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to Halfmoon residents. Residents were able to pick up masks and hand sanitizer...

“I’m happy to finally be back in Albany to give the people of the 112th District a voice. While my staff and I continue to help constituents from home, it’s good to be back working on legislation that will help New Yorkers to navigate through...

On May 30 at 9:00 a.m., Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston), along with Halfmoon Supervisor Kevin Tollisen, will be distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) to Halfmoon residents. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to...

“The governor previously said nursing homes are ‘ground zero’ for this virus. In other states, nursing home deaths account for about half of all COVID-19 deaths (Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, among others). The governor compared...

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo yesterday regarding testing capacity and contact tracing. As New York State continues to make plans to reopen, it’s vital that every region of the state has the testing capacities...

“On any given day, my office receives several pleas for help through email, phone calls and Facebook messenger, as time goes on it has only gotten worse – not better. It is unconscionable and unacceptable that New Yorkers from around the state...

Yesterday, Gov. Cuomo announced that he will be working with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to "re-imagine" the state's education system in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. However, our K-12 educators and parents have been left out of the...

The New York state Congressional delegation wrote a letter to federal leaders to request federal funds for the state of New York. With the highest number of infection rates and positive cases of COVID-19, New York remains the most impacted state in our...

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston), along with the Minority Conference, is calling for the federal government to provide aid to firefighters and EMS workers to offset some of the costs associated with equipment purchased to help fight COVID-19.The...

"As I sat for hours, all day, all night, for two days and nights, debated, listened and read the budget bills, I searched for common themes. Outside this Assembly chamber, the state is completely focused on the COVID-19 pandemic. Inside, we discuss public...

“Similar to my first three years in Albany, the budget was passed in the middle of the night without proper time to review each bill or gain input from New York residents. This particular year, however, was the most dysfunctional of them all. Several...

“It is completely unacceptable and irresponsible for the payment of nearly 120,000 state employees to be delayed due to the government’s failure to follow through on its basic duties. These men and women, many of whom are deemed essential and...

“The governor has insinuated that he still plans to incorporate some of his policy ideas, including possibly legalizing recreational marijuana, into the state budget. We are in the middle of a public health crisis, and now is not the time to sneak...

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) hosted her first annual Women of Distinction Event on March 7, 2020. She honored 17 women from the 112th Assembly District for their accomplishments. The 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage in the...

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) stood with New York state highway workers to call for an increase in funding to the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS). CHIPS provides funds throughout the state for roads,...