Press Releases

Walsh Condemns Bail Reform Bill

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) joined her colleagues at a press conference condemning the newly implemented bail ‘reform’ changes. In addition to her colleagues, Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen, Schoharie...

Walsh Supports Passage Of Limousine Safety Bills

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) is a proud co-sponsor of several bills within a package of limousine safety bills that were passed by the Assembly today. The legislation was developed in response to the tragic limousine crash in Schoharie...

Walsh Appointed Assistant Minority Leader Pro Tempore

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) today announced that she has been appointed the Assistant Minority Leader Pro Tempore by Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski). In this new role, Walsh will be instrumental in preparation...

Walsh Reacts To Gov. Cuomo’s Address

“It took the governor an hour and fifteen minutes to address the issue of a $6 billion budget shortfall. Instead he outlined a litany of past ‘accomplishments’, million and billion dollar projects and pieces of his ‘progressive’...

Walsh Statement On Repeat Arrest Of Justin Peters

Today, Assemblywoman Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) reacted to two recent releases put out by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office announcing that Milton resident, Justin Peters, who was arrested on Sunday on multiple charges that included a domestic incident...

Walsh Named New York Farm Bureau 2019 Circle Of Friends

“It is an honor to be recognized as part of New York Farm Bureau’s 2019 Circle of Friends. The Farm Bureau is a volunteer organization that strives to solve economic problems for laborers in the agricultural industry. In order to be listed on...

Walsh Responds To Recent Developments ToSt. Clare’s Pension Crisis

“It’s been a little more than a year since the 1,100 St. Clare’s pensioners were given less than two weeks’ notice that their hard-earned pensions would be taken away. The situation has been simply unacceptable, and these individuals...

Walsh Responds To Projected $6.1 Billion Budget Gap

The State Division of the Budget announced in late November that the state is projected to face a $6.1 billion shortfall in this year’s fiscal plan. The Assembly Majority is looking toward an increase in taxes to help bridge the gap. “The reality...

Walsh Presents Funding Grant to Ballston Spa Public Library

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) presents a grant to Ballston Spa Public Library on November 26, 2019.
On November 26, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) presented a grant to Ballston Spa Public Library. Walsh arranged a $13,000 grant in State Bullet Aid Funding. “I am delighted to have been able to play a role in allocating funding to...

Walsh Responds to NYSDOT Commissioner

Bridge strikes by tractor trailers have been occurring at Glenridge Road in Glenville. In response, the NYSDOT will enhance the reflectivity of existing signs and will install additional signs. Representatives of the NYSDOT will also be collaborating...

Walsh Hosts Successful Task Force On Learning For Work Forum

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) pictured with Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I,C,Ref-Lockport) at their Task Force on Learning for Work forum on November 12, 2019 in Ballston.
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) joined Co-chairs Assemblymen Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) and Mike Norris (R,I,C,Ref-Lockport) as well as Assemblymen Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury), Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) and Jake Ashby (R,C,I,Ref-Castleton)...

Tedisco, Walsh: “Hit the Pause Button on Bail Reform and Get Out-of-Jail-Free Cards” for Criminals

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) (pictured left to right) with Michael and Regina Stewart, Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen, Sen. Tedisco, and Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo at a press conference on November 12, 2019.
Clifton Park—Sen. Jim Tedisco (R,C,I,Ref-Glenville) and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) today announced new legislation they are sponsoring to hit the pause button on the far-reaching bail and discovery reform legislation that was...

Walsh Presents Funding Grant To Supervisor Koetzle For Town Of Glenville

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) presents a grant to Supervisor Chris Koetzle for the Town of Glenville on October 28, 2019.
On October 28, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) presented a grant to Supervisor Chris Koetzle for the Town of Glenville. Walsh arranged a $100,000 grant through the State and Municipal Facilities program of the State Dormitory Authority....

Walsh Presents ThinkDIFFERENTLY Initiative to Saratoga County Board

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) presented the ThinkDIFFERENTLY initiative to the members of the Law and Finance Committee of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors on October 9, 2019.
On October 9, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) presented the ThinkDIFFERENTLY initiative to the members of the Law and Finance Committee of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors ahead of their adoption of a resolution declaring Saratoga...

Walsh Presents ThinkDIFFERENTLY Initiative to Saratoga County Board

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) presented the ThinkDIFFERENTLY initiative to the members of the Law and Finance Committee of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors ahead of their adoption of a resolution declaring Saratoga County...

Walsh Responds To Alarming Study Results

“According to a recent report done by TRIP, a national non-profit transportation research group, nearly 70 bridges throughout the Capital Region and in the 112th Assembly District are either structurally deficient or in poor condition. This is simply...

Walsh Announces Millions in State Aid Awarded to Local Public Libraries

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) announced that Schenectady County Public Library and Galway Public Library will be receiving state aid for library construction funds. Schenectady County Public Library will receive $345,077 that will be...

Walsh Hosts Second Annual ThinkDIFFERENTLY Day at Saratoga County Fair

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Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) and the Saratoga County Fair hosted the second annual ThinkDIFFERENTLY Day for individuals living with disabilities and their families. This special event offers attendees with special needs the opportunity...

Walsh Reacts to Gov. Cuomo’s Lack of Awareness to St. Clare’s Pension Fight

“It is incredible to me that Gov. Cuomo has to ‘look into’ the St. Clare’s pension issue after all that has been done surrounding this very critical matter over the past several months. On June 17, we delivered hundreds of petition...

Walsh Opposes Farm Labor Bill

Today, the New York State Assembly passed the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act (A.8419), a bill that would allow farmers to unionize. Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) voted against the measure due to the devastating impacts it will have...