“The New York State budget prioritizes public safety by making historic investments in law enforcement agencies and programs that are proven to reduce crime, and makes significant changes to address shortfalls in the bail reform law. It includes $10...

“For far too long, Western Regional Off-Track Betting has operated without adequate oversight or transparency, flouting laws and refusing to provide documents when requested by governmental officials. For example, the organization continues to provide...

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she secured $96,000 for the Lancaster Police Department to purchase body-worn cameras to improve transparency in its interactions with the public. Assemblymember Wallace advocated for and...

“Numerous studies have found that standardized tests are not accurate predictors of academic performance, and worse, exacerbate inequities that harm lower-income applicants and students of color. In fact, standardized test scores are most strongly correlated...

“I’m thrilled to announce that the nursing simulation legislation I’ve helped champion has passed the New York State Assembly. Our state is facing a severe nursing shortage that is exhausting healthcare workers and threatening patient safety. In...

“The Assembly’s one-house budget is a step toward a more affordable, prosperous, and successful New York State, though it falls short on some much-needed policies and funding priorities. I’m pleased that our budget proposal recognizes the critical...

“It is deeply disturbing to learn that a student group would choose to invite Michael Knowles – an individual who is known for espousing anti-LGBTQ+, misogynistic, and xenophobic views – to our community. Statistics show that hate crimes are rising...

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster), joined by education professionals and mental health experts, announced her legislation to raise awareness about the dangers of social media use.A growing body of research shows that excessive social...

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) was joined by Assemblymembers Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) and William Conrad (D-Tonawanda) to discuss legislation aimed at increasing the number of nurses graduating from nursing programs to address the...

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) joined Assemblymember Michael Norris (R-Lockport) to announce the enactment of her legislation to expand access to lifesaving AED devices in gyms and fitness centers across New York State (A744, 2022).Beginning...

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) joined Assemblymember Michael Norris (R-Lockport) to announce the enactment of her legislation to expand access to lifesaving AED devices in gyms and fitness centers across New York State (A744, 2022)....

“Governor Hochul’s State of the State address laid out a bold vision to tackle the issues that matter most not only to New Yorkers but to all Americans. I applaud her plan to prioritize public safety by investing in anti-violence initiatives, increasing...

“I strongly oppose increasing legislative pay. New Yorkers have been telling us for months that they need relief from crushing inflation and energy costs. A recent report showed nearly three million New Yorkers are living in poverty, while countless...

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $15,000 in state funding for the Friends of the Lancaster Public Library to help cover operating costs associated with remaining open on Sundays during the school year,...

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) called for passage of the groundbreaking Digital Fair Repair Act (A7006B), which requires manufacturers to provide consumers with repair information for digital devices. The legislation is the first of...

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she had secured $25,000 for Cheektowaga Youth Baseball for equipment and uniforms for the young athletes. Cheektowaga Youth Baseball serves boys and girls from ages three to 19 in a season...

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) called on Governor Hochul to sign legislation (A8880) that would direct the New York State Department of Health to create and implement a statewide campaign to raise awareness of the importance of advance...

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she secured $140,000 in state funding for the Village of Sloan, including resources for summer programming, improvements to Griffith Park, and equipment for the Sloan Active Hose Company...

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $25,000 in state funding to benefit Matthew’s Table, a program run by Lord of Life Lutheran Church to provide monthly dinners for local seniors. The funding will be used...

Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) is inviting Western New York kids to participate in the New York State Assembly’s 2022 Summer Reading Challenge in order to maintain reading proficiency and appreciate the singular joy of a good book. The...