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Assemblymember Wallace Announces that her Severance Pay Limitation Act to Prohibit Lucrative Golden Parachute Deals in State Authorities is Now Law
Dec 9, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that her Severance Pay Limitation Act was signed into law by the governor (Ch. 595 of 2019). This law now prevents public authorities from awarding “golden parachute” payouts at...
Assemblymember Wallace Secures State Funding for Fantastic Friends of Western New York
Nov 19, 2019
Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she secured $5,000 in state funding for Fantastic Friends of Western New York. The announcement was made at Fantastic Friend’s Rock the Runway event held Friday at Salvatore’s Hospitality....
Assemblymember Wallace Secures State Funding for Veterans One-Stop Center of WNY
Nov 13, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $10,000 in state funding for Veterans One-stop Center of WNY. The funding will be used by Veterans One-stop to bring the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) to the Western...
Assemblymember Wallace’s Bill to Provide Temporary Financial Support to Domestic Violence Survivors Signed into Law
Oct 28, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she introduced to allow courts to order temporary financial support for domestic violence survivors has been signed into law (Ch.335-2019). “Domestic violence survivors...
Assemblymember Wallace Secures State Funding for Cheektowaga-Sloan School District
Oct 8, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $110,000 in state funding for the Cheektowaga-Sloan School District. The funding is being used by the district to implement restorative justice practices and to expand...
Assemblymember Wallace Introduces Legislation Requiring Ingredients to Be Disclosed on Vaping Product Packaging
Oct 8, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she is introducing legislation to require vapor and e-cigarette products to include a listing of ingredients on their retail packaging. Wallace’s bill comes as reports are mounting...
Assemblymember Wallace to Host Second ‘Mobile Legal Unit’ in District after Successful Cheektowaga Event
Oct 1, 2019
Following a successful event at the Cheektowaga Senior Center in September, Assemblymember Monica Wallace will again host a free Mobile Legal Unit clinic for seniors in the 143rd Assembly District. In partnership with the Center for Elder Law and Justice,...
Assemblymember Wallace Announces State Funding for Maryvale School District
Sep 24, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $65,000 in state funding for the Maryvale School District. The funds will be used by Maryvale to hire a social worker, restoring a position that had been cut by Maryvale...
Assemblymember Wallace, Mayor Schroeder Dedicate Richmond Avenue Splash Pad and Park in Honor of Former Mayor, Announce Recent Improvements to Park
Sep 6, 2019
Assemblymember Wallace: White Nationalist Propaganda Has No Place in Cheektowaga
Aug 19, 2019
In response to reports that Lockport-based Racial Nationalist Party of America flyers were distributed on several streets in Cheektowaga, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) has issued the following statement: “This hateful, divisive rhetoric...
As the Child Victims Act Window Opens, Assemblymember Wallace Renews Call for Further Action to Bring Abusers to Justice
Aug 14, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) is calling for action to reform state laws that have allowed child abusers to thrive in secrecy. In March, Wallace introduced the Child Abuse Reporting Expansion Act (“CARE Act” – A.6662)...
Assemblymember Wallace Calls on State Department of Transportation to Approve ‘Child with Autism’ Road Signs
Aug 1, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) sent a letter to New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez requesting that the state DOT formally approve signage that alerts motorists that children with...
Assemblymember Wallace, Lancaster Mayor Schroeder Encourage Community Participation in Upcoming Forum
Jul 23, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace and Village of Lancaster Mayor William Schroeder joined to encourage community participation in an upcoming public meeting regarding Central Avenue improvements. Lancaster residents are invited to the second floor...
Assemblymember Wallace Announces Funding for Pulaski Association Ahead of Annual Pulaski Day Parade
Jul 16, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured a $5,000 state grant for the General Pulaski Association of Western New York. The announcement comes ahead of the Polish-American Arts Festival weekend in Cheektowaga,...
Assemblymember Wallace and Mayor Ferrucci Announce Opening of New Village of Sloan Splash Pad
Jun 28, 2019
Assemblymember Wallace: Adoptees Have the Right to Know Their Biological History
Jun 24, 2019
Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she helped pass legislation to allow adoptees to access their long-form birth certificate once they turn 18 years old (A.5494). “While adoption is a deeply personal and difficult decision...
Assemblymember Wallace’s Bill to Provide Temporary Financial Support for Domestic Violence Survivors Passes Assembly and Senate
Jun 21, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she introduced to provide temporary financial support for domestic violence survivors has passed the New York State Assembly and Senate (A.7529). “Domestic violence...
Assemblymember Wallace’s Legislation to Pause Facial Recognition Technology in Schools Passes Assembly
Jun 20, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she authored regarding the use of facial recognition technology in schools has passed the state Assembly (A.6787B). The legislation imposes a temporary moratorium on the...
Assemblymember Wallace’s Bill to Help Protect Seniors Passes Assembly
Jun 18, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she authored to help protect seniors living independently under long term managed care plans has passed the Assembly (A.7458). The passage of Wallace’s bill comes during...
