State Senator Mark Walczyk (NY)
Recent News About State Senator Mark Walczyk (NY)
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Senator criticizes early inmate release amid staffing crisis in state prisons
Senator Mark Walczyk has expressed his opposition to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) decision to release some inmates early from state prisons.
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Senator Walczyk criticizes late state budget and spending rise
A budget extender is expected to be presented on the Senate floor in response to the state's failure to meet the annual budget deadline on April 1.
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Walczyk supports Trump's order on election integrity, highlighting aligned legislative efforts
Senator Mark Walczyk has publicly supported President Donald Trump’s recent Executive Order on election integrity, issued on March 25, 2025.
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Court blocks NYC law allowing noncitizen voting
New York State Senator Mark Walczyk expressed approval following a recent decision by New York's highest court, which invalidated a law permitting noncitizens to vote in New York City elections.
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Senator Walczyk criticizes New York Senate's $259 billion one-house budget
New York State Senator Mark Walczyk has expressed strong opposition to the Senate's One-House Budget proposal, criticizing its $259 billion allocation as excessive and misaligned with the financial needs of New Yorkers.
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Senator criticizes Governor Hochul over executive order on correctional officers
New York State Senator Mark Walczyk has criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's recent Executive Order, which he claims penalizes correctional officers who oppose the state's policies affecting correctional facilities.
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Senator Walczyk appointed to influential New York Senate Rules Committee
New York State Senator Mark Walczyk has been appointed to the Senate Rules Committee, as announced on March 11.
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Bipartisan bill proposes commission for evaluating government efficiency in New York
New York State Senator Mark Walczyk and Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan have introduced a bill to establish the New York State Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE).
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Senator Walczyk criticizes Governor Hochul's termination of correctional officers
State Senator Mark Walczyk has expressed strong opposition to Governor Kathy Hochul's recent decision to terminate numerous correctional officers across New York State.
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Petition calls for changes in New York State correctional facilities
I stand with our state's Corrections Officers.
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Senator urges governor to address correction officers' needs
Senator Walczyk has called on Governor Hochul to address the needs of correction officers in New York.
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Walczyk declares victory after defeating Bill S4588
Senator Mark Walczyk has announced the defeat of Bill S4588, which aimed to postpone the special election in New York's 21st Congressional District until November.
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Call for special election in New York's 21st Congressional District
On Friday night, the majority initiated a strategy that could result in the 21st Congressional District being without representation until November.
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Albany Democrats' strategy may delay representation for 21st Congressional District
On Friday night, Albany Democrats initiated a strategy that could leave residents of the 21st Congressional District without representation until November.
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Walczyk opposes NY-21 representation bill, launches petition
Senator Mark Walczyk has expressed strong opposition to a proposal by Albany Democrats, presented in Bill S4588.
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Senator criticizes costs associated with New York's climate protection act
Senator Mark Walczyk has expressed significant concerns about the financial impact of Governor Kathy Hochul's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
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Senator Walczyk criticizes Governor Hochul's $252 billion budget proposal
Earlier today, Governor Hochul announced a $252 billion budget proposal, marking an 8.3% increase in state spending compared to the previous year.
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Senator Walczyk critiques Governor Hochul's State address over budget concerns
State Senator Mark Walczyk responded to Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address with criticism, questioning the practicality and financial implications of her proposals.
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Senator Walczyk expands committee roles for New York legislative session
Senator Walczyk has announced his new committee assignments, expanding his roles within the legislative body.
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Senator Walczyk named ranking member of elections committee
Senator Mark Walczyk has been reappointed as the Ranking Member of the Elections Committee, a role he first assumed in 2023 during his initial year in the New York State Senate.