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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 […]

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 

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 […]

Burlington International Airport to be renamed after Sen. Patrick Leahy

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In Senate hearing, Bernie Sanders calls on Starbucks ex-CEO to acknowledge illegal union busting

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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 

Meet the moderate Republican who wants to primary Rep. Stefanik

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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 […]

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 

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 […]

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 […]

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 

Stefanik earns National Preservation Leadership Award

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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 

After 4 decades pushing for progressive change, Bernie Sanders now holds the gavel

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An earmark for the Ausable River

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Elise Stefanik urged to cooperate with House probe into George Santos

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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 […]

Stefanik bill would give grants to states that allow judges more discretion in setting cash bail

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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 

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 […]

How Republicans are transforming the House in the majority

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Kevin McCarthy elected 55th House speaker, quashes GOP rebellion with major concessions

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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 […]

Once a reformist ‘Watergate baby,’ Patrick Leahy leaves office a Washington institution

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