Assemblywoman Russell remembered the fallen members of the Armed Forces at Antwerp's Memorial Day Parade

 

 

Assemblywoman Addie Russell gave the keynote address at this year's Memorial Day Parade in Antwerp. Pictured behind her is Kennedy Walts, this year's Poppy Queen from Evans Mills, and Past Jefferson County American Legion Commander Dave Garish. Russell thanked the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and urged those in attendance to never take for granted our freedom and security.

 

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Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell delivers victory for children; passes education legislation

Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa, joined her colleagues in the Assembly to pass legislation (A.7303-A) that directly addresses the education reforms enacted in the 2015-16 state budget. Russell is a co-sponsor of the bill, which will ensure children have the ability to learn in the proper environment.

"Classrooms are a place to cultivate young minds, not for children and teachers to endure unreasonable pressure and anxiety," Russell said. 

Assemblywoman Russell supports legislation to ensure education puts children first

 

Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa, said Wednesday she is supporting legislation introduced in the Assembly that modifies education reforms enacted in the 2015-16 state budget (A.7303-A).

“It is important that education is appropriate for our children,” Russell said. “In the last budget the Assembly fought to include autonomy on behalf of the Board of Regents to ensure education reform is handled by education professionals. The Board of Regents needs ample time to proceed so they can get this right. This legislation would also provide school districts more support and time to adapt to any changes presented by the Regents.”

Assemblywoman Russell passes law to support volunteer firefighters diagnosed with cancer

Recognizing the dangers facing volunteer firefighters in New York State Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa, passed legislation today that would support firefighters even after they’ve left the scene of an emergency (A.6242).

“Volunteer firefighters protect the vast majority of our local communities and are heavily involved in the areas they serve,” Russell said. “The legislation I sponsored will require insurance companies to presume that certain cancers are the direct result of firefighters serving their communities, helping those who have been harmed in the line of duty.”

Assemblywoman Russell passes bill to provide equal access to child care across New York

Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa, passed legislation today that will create equal access to child care assistance throughout New York.

“Many families require both parents to work in order to make ends meet, making child care a necessity,” Russell said. “Unfortunately, the exorbitant cost of child care means many families will struggle under the financial burden.”