Today, Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) called out the Assembly Majority for blocking a bill (A.2991) that would provide free college tuition to family members of New York state military personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty....

“With the Majority in full control of the Legislature, it’s obvious this budget was crafted with only downstate in mind. New York State has one of the worst tax climates in the nation, yet neglects to include necessary funding toward our direct-care...

Today, Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) attended the #bfair2DirectCare rally in the New York State Capitol War Room. The rally included direct-care workers and patients from across the state demanding a fair and livable wage. The Assembly...

“Simply put, the Assembly Majority’s one-house budget failed the people of upstate New York by adding over $5.7 billion in new taxes. They neglected to include adequate funding for our farmers and making the property tax cap permanent. It’s...

Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) will be participating in Meals on Wheel’s March for Meals to bring awareness to the importance of critical nutritional needs for older adults and the importance of healthy meals, nutrition counseling...

Today, Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) attended a press conference in support of the #BFair2DirectCare campaign, which calls for funding of a living wage for direct-care workers. The press conference, held in Rochester at the Heritage Christian...

Editors Note: Click Here https://youtu.be/_fNYPYziEZs for Assemblywoman Byrnes’ comments after today’s press conference. Today Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) attended a press conference hosted by Sen. Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I,...

Today, Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) joined New York highway employees to call on the governor to increase funding for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Program (CHIPS) in the State Capitol. CHIPS provides state funds to various...

“The Majority is flaunting their power in the Legislature by passing another needless gun control bill. This bill would require gun owners to safely store their firearms in a safe storage deposit if children under the age of 16 are in the home. This...

Today, Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) attended a press conference held by the Assembly Minority Conference outlining their budget priorities in the back of the Assembly chamber. The press conference called for numerous policies to be included...

Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) will be attending Dress in Blue Day on Friday, March 1. Sponsored by UR Medicine Gastroenterology & Hepatology Division and Strollin’ for the Colon Board Members, the event encourages those attending...

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) and Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R-C, Caledonia) have introduced legislation to establish a school resource officer program for districts seeking to enhance safety.  The omnibus bill (S.1330/A5480) would...

“Gov. Cuomo’s first mistake was offering a $3 billion giveaway to one of the richest men in the world. Our investments should be made upstate where we have lost over 1 million people from our crippling taxes and overbearing regulations. This...

Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C- Caledonia) has called on the governor to restore funding to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), a statewide Medicaid program that provides alternative home-care services that allows consumers...

“Today, the Assembly Majority again pushed for single-payer health care, a proposal that would provide medical coverage to all New York state residents without regard to immigration status.  While affordable health care is a priority for every...

“Gov. Cuomo is jumping the gun once again by passing the Red Flag Bill, another piece of legislation created without enough evidence to support it. This law would allow police to confiscate weapons from individuals who have been deemed dangerous,...

Today, Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) joined fellow members of the Assembly Minority Conference at a press conference to release findings from, “NEW YORK’S INFRASTRUCTURE: A Report on Fortifying Our Roads, Bridges and Water Systems.”...

“It is disheartening to see that the Legislature prioritizes illegal immigrants over the legal residents and families who struggle to pay taxes and put their children through college. My main priority is, and always will be, our hardworking middle-class...

“Gov. Cuomo’s 2019 State of the State Address was another tirade favoring New York City and downstate values. It’s troubling that this governor makes no mention of real ethics reform or any actual infrastructure development for upstate....

Editor’s Note: https://youtu.be/4sMpL77uPCA to view Assemblywoman Byrnes’ interview “As we kick off the 2019 Legislative Session, my main priority is to tackle the real issues facing the hard-working taxpayers of our state. New Yorkers...