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Source: Schumer stops in Plattsburgh to push for U.S. border action | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With many marinas along Lake Champlain hit hard by continued U.S.-Canada border restrictions, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer heard more about the lo

“New York’s small towns are currently receiving $104 per resident from the Rescue Plan, compared to over $1300 in states with a large unincorporated population. That means potentially millions of dollars local communities in New York are missing out on.” Source: New York’s small towns shortchanged on pandemic funding | NCPR News

Source: Local reps slam latest border travel extension | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik and others quickly denounced the latest extension of U.S.-Canada border travel restrictions, calling it “misguided” and “unacceptable”.

Source: Upstate attorney challenges Stefanik in 21st Congressional race | Sun Community News WHITEHALL | North Country attorney Matt Putorti has announced his Democratic candidacy for congress against U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st congressional distr

Source: Senate OKs Schumer bill that could bring tech hub, chip fab plant to Syracuse – syracuse.com

Source: North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik announces pregnancy | NCPR News

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   “Our communities cannot afford any further delay or acquiescence – unilateral action to begin reopening the border appears necessary,” she wrote.”   Saratoga, New York – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging the Department of Homeland Security to unilaterally ease restrictions […]

Source: Federal bill looks to support local fairs | Sun Community News SARATOGA | A new federal bill now looks to provide grant funding to agricultural fairs to help ease financial losses from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: As dairy farmers recover from pandemic, questions arise over support, milk pricing system | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik defends ‘no’ vote on commission to investigate U.S. Capitol attack | Nation and World | nny360.com

Washington, DC – House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik released the following statement after being elected to House Republican Leadership by her colleagues: “I’m truly honored and humbled to earn the support of my colleagues to serve as House Republican Conference Chair. House Republicans are united in our focus to fight on behalf of the […]

Washington, DC – Following Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) officially entering the race for House Republican Conference Chair, all twelve NY-21 Republican county chairs released the following statement supporting Stefanik’s candidacy: As the 12 County Chairs in NY-21, we are incredibly proud to endorse Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for House Republican Conference Chair. Elise has been a […]

“However, he said the real issue has been about retention. “We’ve had issues like where temps come in to work … they’re there for one day, and things appear to be OK, then they have their 9:30 break the next day and we just don’t hear from them and neither the temp agency or I can […]

Source: Et Tu, Elise? Cheney Set To Lose Leadership Job To Lawmaker Who Nominated Her For It | NCPR News

Source: With earmarks reinstated, Leahy poised to deliver more federal money to Vermont – VTDigger

Source: House Minority Leader McCarthy endorses Stafanik for GOP Conference Chair post – syracuse.com

Source: Schumer urges U.S., Canada to reopen border to vaccinated travelers – syracuse.com

Source: Trump endorses Stefanik for GOP leadership role | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik emerges as frontrunner to replace Cheney | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Washington, DC – Today, the Lugar Center and McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University released their Bipartisan Index Rankings for the 116th Congress (2019-2020). Congresswoman Stefanik was named the 13th most bipartisan representative of all 435 members, ranking higher than her previous two terms where she ranked 19th and 14th, respectively. “I am honored to be ranked in the top […]

If you’re concerned about nursing homes this is a must-read in the Saturday Press-Republican Source: Unwatched: More than half of U.S. nursing homes overdue for certification inspections | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: First 2020 Census Data Release Shows U.S. Resident Population of 331,449,281

Source: Gov. Cuomo ‘looking at legal options’ to fix New York’s 89-person census miss – syracuse.com

Source: Stefanik ‘definitely considering’ run for governor, says aide | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Cuomo’s sinking fortunes due to multiple investigations into his conduct have prompted early posturing and speculation about 2022 G.O.P. candidates for governo

Source: New York to lose Congressional seat based on Census count | NCPR News