This past week, we passed the FY 24-25 New York State Budget in the Assembly. While I did support some of the budget initiatives that will make critical investments in the Mohawk Valley, there were some harmful provisions in the budget that I could not...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Marcy) honored Parkinson’s Ambassador Paula Flisnik from Oneida County as the New York State Assembly proclaimed April as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in New York State. "Parkinson's is a serious medical...

Yesterday, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Marcy) finished holding her mobile office hours. Throughout the week, she has held mobile office hours at the Capitol Theatre, the Whitesboro Fire Department, and Giotto Center Community Health and Behavioral...

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Marcy) announced she has co-sponsored the Property Protection Act. The legislation would protect homeowners' rights and add squatting to the definition of criminal trespassing (A6894). “Squatting is defined...

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Marcy) announced she has co-sponsored the Rural Energy Freedom Act. This legislation would exempt the burning of wood, used for cooking or heating buildings, from restrictions under the New York State Climate...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon (D-C 119) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours, to connect and speak to residents about the issues that matter most in their communities. Hearing directly from constituents provides Assemblywoman Buttenschon with the insight needed...

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) announced that starting on April 1st, New York State Veterans and Gold Star Families will have free admission to New York State parks, campgrounds, and historical sites. "Last year, my colleagues and...

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) announced two new Office of Mental Health (OMH) initiatives to combat the ongoing youth mental health crisis in New York State and Oneida County. "Earlier this month, I held a roundtable with community...

"Last year, my colleagues and I in the Assembly provided a record amount of funding to our school districts. Despite this, in her 2025 Executive Budget, Governor Hochul unfortunately proposed reversing this and cutting funding for our schools. Under no...

“Today, in the Assembly we introduced and passed a resolution on the 24/25 budget proposal. This serves as a rebuttal to the Executive budget proposal and is a step in negotiating the final budget over the next two weeks. While I do not agree with everything...

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) hosted a Youth in Crisis Roundtable to review the support services the state provides to youth in crisis and what measures can be taken to improve those services. “One of the most pressing issues...

February 20, 2024 - Last week, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) introduced legislation to expand eligibility for the veteran's tuition awards program (A9205). “New York State is home to the fifth largest veteran population in the country...

As we celebrate Valentine's Day, a time when love and compassion are at the forefront of our minds, it is essential to remember the profound impact of giving back to our community through blood and organ donation. The American Red Cross had declared early...

Utica –  Veterans Day serves as a day of remembrance and appreciation for the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. However, Assemblywoman Buttenschon believes that the spirit of appreciation should extend beyond traditional...

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) is pleased to announce the upcoming 6th Annual Women of Distinction award ceremony, scheduled for Friday, March 8th. This event, held in honor of Women's History Month, aims to celebrate the remarkable...

Yesterday, The New York State Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) to ease regulations on how farmers reuse tires (A8625). "In 2016, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) overhauled its...

Yesterday, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) participated in a joint budget hearing on Human Services, including children and our veterans.  At the hearing, she questioned New York State Commissioners DeCohen, Quinn, and Miles-Gustave regarding...

Yesterday, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) attended a joint budget hearing on economic development and the arts. At the hearing, she questioned New York State Department of Economic Development Commissioner Hope Knight and New York State...

The New York State Assembly passed legislation, cosponsored by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy), to combat harassing phone calls made by phone apps and fake numbers (A61). “Over the past few years, there has been an alarming increase in...

The New York State Assembly passed legislation, cosponsored by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy), requiring Governor Hochul to appoint a member of a State agricultural advocacy organization to the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council...