“The increased taxation and unsustainable spending in this year’s Assembly one-house budget resolution clearly illustrates our leadership’s misplaced priorities and fails to address the key issues that continue to drive New York’s residents and...

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) today called for a state takeover of Medicaid costs in an effort to ease oppressive tax burdens that have hampered statewide localities and plagued working-class families in both upstate and downstate...

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) participated in a New York Library Association (NYLA) rally in Albany on Wednesday, February 28, offering remarks in support of the organization and its mission. Walsh joined statewide calls for additional...

The Assembly Minority Conference on Tuesday unveiled a number of rules reform proposals designed to promote transparent and accountable state government. Included in the proposed resolutions are several measures to address ethics-related concerns in Albany,...

Today, after extended debate, the New York State Assembly voted on and passed the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act). While not directly addressing residency status, the legislation grants the children of illegal immigrants...

When was the last time that you took a moment to consider ways you could change your perspective on the world around you and how that might make a difference for someone in need? Those of us with family members, friends and loved ones with special needs...

On Wednesday, January 24, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,REF-Ballston) hosted Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and local stakeholders for a community forum to discuss Dutchess County’s highly-successful “Think DIFFERENTLY” initiative....

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) welcomed recent state champions, swimmer Olivia Jack, of the Scotia-Glenville/Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Swim Team (left), and the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Boys Varsity Cross Country Team (right), to...

On Friday, December 15, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh joined SYSCO Albany at its headquarters in Halfmoon to celebrate the company’s extremely successful efforts collecting donations for Capital Region Toys for Tots’ annual holiday toy drive. Representatives...

To celebrate the season of giving, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) will be partnering with Capital Region Toys For Tots for its annual holiday toy drive. Donations will be accepted at both the assemblywoman’s Ballston Spa and Albany...

On Saturday, November 18, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh celebrated the achievements of local Eagle Scout candidate Alex Bianconi at a ceremony dedicating Beaver Dam Trail in Clifton Park. Alex’s project included a comprehensive rehabilitation and extension...

This weekend, as we gather with family and friends to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country in the military, it is extremely important that we also ask ourselves what we can do to be there for these selfless individuals after...

Whether it is a friend, classmate, family member, co-worker or even just a casual acquaintance, it seems we all know someone who has been recently affected by the widespread issue of heroin and opioid abuse. While this problem can be difficult for many...

On Tuesday, October 31, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) had the opportunity to meet with Shenendehowa High School’s French foreign exchange program participants as they toured the state Capitol. After taking photos on the iconic...

A Tax Foundation study released on Tuesday, October 17 revealed concerning facts regarding New York State’s business climate and tax structure. Upon examining the individual income, corporate, property and sales taxes of all 50 states, as well as several...

On Wednesday, October 11, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh hosted a community panel and conversation surrounding the important and pervasive issue of heroin and opioid addiction. The forum, which took place at the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School as...

On Wednesday, October 11, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) will host a Heroin and Opioid Addiction Informational Forum, bringing together multiple local officials and organizations to discuss what many believe to be one of the biggest...

"This morning’s incident at Mohawk Asphalt Emulsions in Glenville is a frightening reminder of the importance of workplace safety, and how quickly an unforeseen circumstance can result in a dangerous situation. I am extremely thankful that there were...

On Monday, September 14, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) participated in the Business Council of New York State’s Legislators’ Roundtable Discussion at the organization’s annual meeting at The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing....

On Saturday, Sept. 16, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) held a Prescription Drug Take-Back Event at Morris Ford in Burnt Hills, the first in a series of events the freshman legislator hopes will support ongoing local efforts to fight...