Press Releases

Assemblywoman Woerner: Governor’s Budget Proposal Step in the Right Direction

“This past year, I was proud to open my office doors to meet with families and business owners across Saratoga and Washington counties. Listening to their concerns and the issues that affect our communities helped shape my legislative agenda, and it’s...

Assemblywoman Woerner: Tuition hikes Amid Chancellor Pay Raise Send Wrong Message; Hurt SUNY Students

“As the class of 2015 became the most indebted in history, with the average student loan debt soaring to over $35,000 per graduate, SUNY’s plan to hike tuition for students while increasing the Chancellor’s salary to over $500,000 is an internal...

Assemblywoman Woerner Announces Legislation to Support Local Tree Farms

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Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced new legislation on Tuesday, December 15th to aid local tree farms by establishing a “Go Green Weekend” for the tax-free sale of fresh evergreen products (A.8598). Mary Jeanne Packer, Executive...

Assemblywoman Woerner: Mechanicville Receives Over $500,000 to Improve Water Infrastructure

“Our deteriorating drinking water and wastewater infrastructure is in dire need of upgrades, and as extreme weather has become a regular occurrence, we must ensure our systems are more resilient and able to withstand damage. The $508,760 grant awarded...

Assemblywoman Woerner to Host Community Open Houses and Office Hours in Washington County

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) will host open houses and office hours during December in the 113th Assembly District to discuss her legislative priorities and hear from constituents. To be held in the Towns of Fort Edward and Argyle, these...

Assemblywoman Woerner: New Laws Strengthen Women’s Rights

“The women’s equality legislation signed into law by Governor Cuomo will have a tremendous impact on the lives of women in the 113th Assembly District and New York State. These measures enact important safety measures for women and children who have...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and Colleagues Deliver Letter to Governor Urging NYRA Transition

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake), along with a bi-partisan delegation of Capital Region legislators, has delivered a letter to Governor Cuomo urging that the New York Racing Association (NYRA) be transitioned as swiftly as possible back to...

Assemblywoman Woerner: Historic Hudson-Hoosic Partnership Measures Pass the Legislature

Recognizing the importance of tourism, preservation of historic and natural resources, and economic development in Saratoga and Washington counties, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that the legislature has passed two measures she...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner’s Ballston Spa Reserve Fund Legislation is Approved by the Legislature

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that legislation she authored that would allow the Ballston Spa Central School District to establish a tax stabilization reserve fund has passed the Assembly (A.7622-B). The measure previously passed...

Assemblywoman Woerner’s Bill to Further Job Creation in Saratoga County Passes Assembly

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that the Assembly has passed legislation she sponsored that would allow Saratoga County to rededicate a portion of the existing occupancy tax towards the economic development efforts of...

Assemblywoman Woerner’s Bill to Establish Underserved Areas Grocery Store Task Force Passes the Assembly

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced today that her bill to establish the Retail Food Stores in Underserved Areas Task Force has passed the Assembly (A.7873). “When I took office, one issue that constituents often shared with me...

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Assemblywoman Woerner Works to Reduce Secrecy around the Common Core

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced she helped pass legislation that would allow teachers to discuss the contents of the Common Core standardized assessments with other faculty members (A.7402). “The excessive secrecy...

Assemblywoman Woerner’s Measure to Protect Saratoga Harness Racing’s Regional Status is Approved by the Legislature

Recognizing the importance of harness racing to our community, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that legislation she authored to ensure Saratoga Harness Racing will continue to receive regional payments from Capital...

Assemblywoman Woerner Works to Protect Local Decision-Making in Education

Recognizing that our local schools are in the best position to evaluate our teachers and principals, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that a measure she sponsored to protect local control while providing accountability and shine...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner sponsors bill to establish visitor center and promote tourism for the upper Hudson and Hoosic River valleys

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner is Working to Clean Up State Government by Closing the LLC Loophole

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced the Assembly passed legislation she sponsored that would increase accountability and transparency by making limited liability corporations (LLCs) subject to the same limits on political donations as...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner Announces 2015 Business Tour

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced she will be touring local businesses to hear from entrepreneurs across the community about the issues impacting them. “Having the opportunity to tour local businesses gives me a better understanding...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner Invites Business Leaders to Attend Upcoming Workshops

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) announced that several Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) workshops have been scheduled in region. These workshops assist local business leaders in applying for state economic development grants to help...

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner Supports Measures to Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work

“This week, I supported measures to ensure women are paid equal for equal work (A.437, A.1574, A.6075). When women don’t get paid the same as their male counterparts for doing the same work, it’s our families that suffer. It’s the families who...