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House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik’s Statement on Arrest of President Trump.
WASHINGTON D.C.— Today, House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik released the following statement: “The shameful arrest of President Trump is an unprecedented and chilling chapter in the Left’s weaponization of the justice system against their leading political opponent. This dangerous and illegal overreach by a radical DA has completely backfired for the corrupt Far Left Democrats […]
Posted: April 5th, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Political News.
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Schumer leads Senate fight to save fed. firefighter funding
Schumer urges Senate to pass the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 by month’s end Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 5th, 2023 under Congressional News, Fire Department News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Amtrak’s Adirondack returns to the North Country
April 3, 2023 – After its three-year absence, local officials and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik greeted Amtrak’s “Adirondack” back to Plattsburgh. Amtrak suspended service at the beginning of the pandemic. The media took advantage of the opportunity to interview Congresswoman Stefanik regarding several national issues. The officials speaking included Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Gary Douglas, Congresswoman […]
Posted: April 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Community Events, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Burlington International Airport to be renamed after Sen. Patrick Leahy
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Posted: April 4th, 2023 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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In Senate hearing, Bernie Sanders calls on Starbucks ex-CEO to acknowledge illegal union busting
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Posted: March 30th, 2023 under Business News, Congressional News, Political News.
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Gillibrand leads reintroduced legislation to modernize WIC program
Effort would allow participants to receive benefits remotely Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 29th, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Political News.
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Meet the moderate Republican who wants to primary Rep. Stefanik
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Posted: March 29th, 2023 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Tickets for Adirondack Line are on sale
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that ticket sales are live on Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app, Amtrak ticket desks and kiosks, and 1-800-VIA-RAIL. “I am proud to announce that we are one step closer to resuming full service of the Adirondack Line to Montreal by April 3,” Stefanik said. “Families in my district rely on the Adirondack Line for […]
Posted: March 20th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Congressional News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Stefanik being floated as possible Trump VP
The first Republican presidential primaries are nearly a year away and the candidate field is unsettled Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: March 18th, 2023 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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World Water Day 30th Anniversary Celebration – Free Public Event, Saturday, March 18, 2023, 11 AM – 3 PM Champlain Centre Mall, Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, NY
The Lake Champlain Basin Program, Champlain Centre Mall and the Champlain Basin Education Initiative invite the public to participate in a World Water Day Celebration on Saturday, March 18th, beginning at 11 AM at the mall on Smithfield Blvd. Plattsburgh, NY. Mall guests may view student works about local water resources and interact with more […]
Posted: March 14th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News.
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Stefanik Cosponsors the Dairy Pride Act
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik cosponsored the Dairy Pride Act of 2023 (H.R. 1462) to prohibit milk alternatives or plant-based products from being marketed or misbranded using terms commonly associated with dairy products. Following recently released draft guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that allows plant-based products the freedom to use dairy […]
Posted: March 14th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Congressional News, Political News.
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Amtrak Adirondack Line to reopen April 3
North Country Chamber and lawmakers applaud the long-awaited return Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stefanik earns National Preservation Leadership Award
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Posted: March 2nd, 2023 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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She’s a hero to us’
SARANAC LAKE — A first grade field trip to the Ice Palace on Wednesday could have ended disastrously if it weren’t for the quick actions of a teacher leading the trip. Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story
Posted: February 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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After 4 decades pushing for progressive change, Bernie Sanders now holds the gavel
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Posted: February 3rd, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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An earmark for the Ausable River
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Posted: January 27th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Elise Stefanik urged to cooperate with House probe into George Santos
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Posted: January 19th, 2023 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Political News, Statewide News.
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The North Country celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The “I HAVE A DREAM” Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration on January 16, 2023, at St. John XXXIII Newman Center began with a prelude by the MLK Singers. Town of Plattsburgh Michael Cashman was the Master of Ceremonies. Janice Tobin read excerpts from Dr. King’s “I HAVE A DREAM speech. Ms. Allison Heard, Vice-President […]
Posted: January 17th, 2023 under City News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stefanik bill would give grants to states that allow judges more discretion in setting cash bail
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Posted: January 16th, 2023 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Nassau Republicans call on George Santos to resign
“He is a stain on the House of Representatives,” said County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Click here for the City and State story
Posted: January 11th, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Political News, Statewide News.
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Stefanik Votes to Defund Biden’s funding IRS Agents
January 9, 2022 – Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted to pass the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act to block the Biden Administration from hiring 87,000 new IRS agents. Stefanik commented, “I am proud to vote to put an end to Biden’s army of IRS agents and stand up to protect small […]
Posted: January 10th, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Political News.
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How Republicans are transforming the House in the majority
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Posted: January 10th, 2023 under Congressional News, Political News.
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Kevin McCarthy elected 55th House speaker, quashes GOP rebellion with major concessions
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Posted: January 7th, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Political News.
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Stefanik issues statement after being sworn in
January 7, 2023 – Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today was sworn in to represent New York’s 21st District during the 118th Congress. “Tonight, I proudly took the oath of office to continue representing New York’s 21st District and bringing their concerns to the highest levels of government. I will work tirelessly to deliver […]
Posted: January 7th, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Once a reformist ‘Watergate baby,’ Patrick Leahy leaves office a Washington institution
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Posted: January 1st, 2023 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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