Lupardo Advocates for Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 Addresses Congressional Farm Bill Listening Session Broome County, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo addressed members of the House Committee on Agriculture during a “Farm Bill Listening Session” at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. Committee Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson, along with Congress-members Langworthy, Molinaro, and Van Orden received input from over 30 … Read More
Local Woman Recognized During Women’s History Month
Local Woman Recognized During Women’s History Month Josephine Burrell honored at the State Capitol Albany, NY – Broome County resident Josephine Burrell was honored at the State Capital as part of the NYS Legislative Women’s Caucus “Women’s History Month” activity. This year’s theme had members choose a woman from their community who played an influential role in their lives. Assemblywoman … Read More
eNews: March 2023
Dear e-News Readers: As of this publication, the budget is still being negotiated. I am doing my best to make sure the needs of our community are being met. I’m working closely with our State Senator Lea Webb to make sure that we are coordinating our efforts. As always, infrastructure, education, and health care remain top priorities, along with addressing … Read More
Hinchey and Lupardo Announce Historic Support for Agriculture in Senate and Assembly Budgets
Hinchey and Lupardo Announce Historic Support for Agriculture in Senate and Assembly Budgets Albany, NY – Senator Michelle Hinchey and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, the Chairs of the Senate and Assembly Agriculture Committees, today announced the details of each chamber’s one-house budget proposals for agriculture, which reflect historic support for New York farmers and local food production. Hinchey and Lupardo were … Read More
Stavisky & Lupardo Pass Clinical Nursing Simulation Legislation
Stavisky & Lupardo Pass Clinical Nursing Simulation Legislation Bill will help address New York’s nursing shortage ALBANY, NY – State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (SD – 11) and Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (AD – 123) today announced that legislation allowing nursing programs to expand their clinical simulation programs to up to one-third of total clinical training has passed both Houses of … Read More
Senator Lea Webb, Assemblymember Lupardo, UUP, and Student Advocates Rally for Funding for the State University of New York in the NYS Budget
Senator Lea Webb, Assemblymember Lupardo, UUP, and Student Advocates Rally for Funding for the State University of New York in the NYS Budget Binghamton, NY – Senator Lea Webb, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, the United University Professions (UUP), members of the Graduate Student Employee Union (GSEU), and the SUNY Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) rallied today at Binghamton University to advocate for … Read More
Legislators Fight to Protect STOP-DWI Program, Push for Solution in Finalized State Budget
Legislators Fight to Protect STOP-DWI Program, Push for Solution in Finalized State Budget Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Senator Tim Kennedy and others are advocating for measures to protect local STOP-DWI programs, which are facing funding shortages. The State Senate’s budget proposal includes a measure to address this concern. The STOP-DWI program was created in 1981 to provide counties with … Read More
eNews: February 2023
Dear e-News Readers: Looking forward to Spring arriving soon, if the weather can decide which season we’re in. Meanwhile, I’ll be spending most of the next month in Albany working on the state budget. I appreciate hearing from hundreds of you who have written about various budget concerns. I will do my best to speak up on your behalf. Donna … Read More
eNews: January 2023
Dear e-News Readers: Our legislative session is in full swing in Albany, which means I spend three days a week at the Capitol. My office has already received hundreds of emails on dozens of topics, detailing concerns about legislation and spending priorities in the budget due April 1. I try my best to take all of this input into consideration … Read More
E-News: December 2022
Dear e-News Readers: I hope you had a good holiday season and a happy and healthy new year ahead. As always, I’ll be focused on the many positive developments in our community, while continuing to address the many challenges we face. I’ve been given the privilege of representing you in Albany for two more years, and you have my pledge … Read More