Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica) announced passage of legislation she authored to amend a safe storage bill passed by the Assembly earlier this year (A.8174). The measure would provide an exemption to firearm storage requirements, allowing...

“Vaccinations are a crucial step to keep our children safe from debilitating, sometimes life-threatening diseases. While everyone has the right to express their religious beliefs, how they practice can’t come at the cost of the lives of New...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that a resolution she co-sponsored urging New York State’s congressional delegation to permanently authorize the Sept. 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act passed the Assembly (K.442). “The...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that her bill to ensure state-chartered banks can operate on an equal level with federal banks has passed the Assembly (A.7604). “The financial industry is continuously changing and evolving,...

“The Green Light bill, which would allow undocumented immigrants to apply for a state driver’s license (A.3675-A), does not solve the safety problems impacting our communities. I’ve heard from many constituents throughout my district who...

Marcy, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) hosted a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday May 31, 2019. Donors of all blood types came out to donate and in turn twenty one units of blood were collected. “I thank...

Marcy, New York – Assemblywoman Buttenschon (D-Utica) is hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross at the Marcy Town Hall, 8801 Paul Becker Road, Marcy, NY on Friday, May 31, 2019 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. Buttenschon, along with...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) held a press conference at her district office on Friday regarding the domestic violence legislative package the Assembly passed this week. The package includes measures to provide more resources to survivors...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) held a community collaboration meeting Friday at her Utica office. Representatives from local, state and federal government offices met to discuss topics relevant to our local communities and potential...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she recently completed a month-long district tour to hear from Mohawk Valley residents about the issues that matter most to them. “Town hall meetings help me connect directly with the...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she passed legislation to help victims of domestic violence regain their independence and hold their abusers accountable. “Empowering victims of domestic violence to leave their abusers...

Marcy, New York – Assemblywoman Buttenschon (D-Utica) will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday, May 31, 2019 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm at the Marcy Town Hall, 8801 Paul Becker Road, Marcy, NY. For more information...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that a bill she authored to rename a portion of Route 69 in the village of Whitesboro in memory of fallen Whitesboro Police Officer Kevin F. Crossley passed the Assembly (A.5701-B). “Officer...

ROME, NEW YORK - Rome City Hall opened its Common Council Chambers to Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica) last night for a Town Hall Session. Residents filled the room to have questions and concerns addressed by Buttenschon. Also in attendance...

“After a military family loses their loved one, the last thing on their minds should be financial security. I fully support expanding the Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship to all families who have lost a member...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica) hosted a Town Hall Session last night (Monday, April 15, 2019) at the Whitestown Town Hall. The event started with a legislative update and update on the recently approved New York State Budget. Community members...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon (D-Utica) tonight released a comment regarding an apparent misunderstanding of her vote on A.2991 in the Higher Education Committee. "I fully support this measure," said Buttenschon. "I voted against holding the bill in committee...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica) is hosting a series of Town Halls across the Mohawk Valley. Community members will have the opportunity to discuss issues that are most important to them. “I’m always eager to hear from constituents,”...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica) will be hosting the ‘Smart Seniors’ program in conjunction with the office of the New York State Attorney General. “Seniors being targeted for scam and fraud attempts is becoming more widespread,”...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica) announced she helped pass the 2019-20 state budget, which includes an increase of $1 billion in state education aid over last year’s budget and provides vital funding for Mohawk Valley schools. Additionally,...