Archive for 'Congressional News'
North Country Chamber awarded $500K for workforce development
Funding included in FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill passed by Congress Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 24th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News.
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Jan. 6 Report Released
The House Jan. 6 Committee released the full version of its final report last night as the curtain closes on the committee’s 18-month investigation. The release comes after the panel voted to refer criminal charges against former President Donald Trump to the Justice Department Monday for his alleged role in the day’s events. The referrals are not binding and carry […]
Posted: December 23rd, 2022 under Congressional News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Program helps many low income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices.
Click here to learn about the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program
Posted: December 14th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, National News, Northern NY News.
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Stefanik votes with House Democrats on gay marriage measure
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Posted: December 14th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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U.S. Congress passes landmark bill protecting same-sex marriage
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Posted: December 14th, 2022 under Congressional News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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House votes to impose agreement to block rail strike
The House added seven days of paid sick leave to the agreement, which currently calls for only one. Just three Republicans voted in favor of the added paid leave. The two bills now head to the Senate. Click here for the ABC News story
Posted: November 30th, 2022 under Business News, Congressional News, National News, Political News.
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Stefanik asks Amtrak for firm return-to-service date
“Spring 2023” too vague, says Stefanik Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 22nd, 2022 under Business News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Congresswoman Stefanik objects to USDA’s milk reduction proposal; howver, USDA has a response
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik opposes on the Biden’s Administration’s released proposed rule that would reduce the amount of milk available to WIC families; however, USDA issued a reason for its action. “Let our New York families drink milk,” Stefanik said. “The Biden Administration’s proposal to restrict the amount of milk available to WIC […]
Posted: November 18th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Rep. Elise Stefanik reelected as GOP conference chair in House
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Posted: November 17th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Elise Stefanik endorses Trump for president in 2024 as other Republicans decline
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Posted: November 13th, 2022 under Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Peru VFW Post 309 honors our nation’s veterans
November 11, 2022 – Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 conducted its Veterans Day Service today at 11 a.m. Peru Girl Scout Service Unit members began the service by posting the Colors. Post-Commander Tom Boisseau led the service and Post Chaplain David Gordon led the prayers. The VFW Post 309 Auxiliary served a light lunch.
Posted: November 11th, 2022 under Congressional News, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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Upstate vs. Downstate: The 2 different NY governor races plus 7 more Election 2022 takeaways
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Posted: November 10th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Stefanik cruises to re-election
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Posted: November 9th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Upstate New York.
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NY-21 debate becomes Castelli interview
Stefanik, the no-show! Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: October 28th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Here is a sample ballot for the Nov. 8, 2022 election
The Environmental Bond Question is on the reverse side of the ballot 2022 Sample Ballot in Peru, NY
Posted: October 27th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Rosenquest: Area prepping to receive NYC migrants
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Posted: October 12th, 2022 under Charity Events, City News, Congressional News, Heathcare News, National News, Political News, State Government News.
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Sen. Gillibrand announces $60M in LIHEAP for NYS
Home heating bills are expected to be 39 percent higher than last winter Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 11th, 2022 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Political News.
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Town Justice candidate Scott Thurber responds to Peru Gazette’s questions
October 11, 2022, Peru – The 2022 general election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Peru voters can cast ballots in contests for Governor/ Lt. Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, United States Senator, State Supreme Court Justice, Representative in Congress, State Senator, Member of the NYS Assembly, […]
Posted: October 11th, 2022 under Congressional News, County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Syracuse area Congressman Katko among 9 in House GOP who vote for bill to keep presidents from overturning elections
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Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Five-year renewal for SUNY Plattsburgh Upward Bound
Stefanik advocacy after Department of Ed error nets $730K funding Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 21st, 2022 under Congressional News, Education News, National News, Northern NY News.
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2022 Service Academy Night for High School Students and Parents
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced an upcoming virtual workshop for high school students interested in applying to a U.S. Military Service Academy. “This free workshop is an important resource for students in my district who are considering the extensive opportunities available through our nation’s prestigious military academies,” Stefanik said. “The North Country and […]
Posted: September 20th, 2022 under Congressional News, Education News, National News, Veterans' News.
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Stefanik co-sponsors bill that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks
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Posted: September 16th, 2022 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Political News.
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Over $4.1 Million in Projects for NY-21 Communities
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that eight projects in NY-21 will receive $4,122,852 in Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) funds. “I am proud to announce that over $4 million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to our district to invest in valuable infrastructure, skills training that leads to […]
Posted: August 26th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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NY primary delivers abundant, sometimes mixed messages
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Posted: August 26th, 2022 under Congressional News, Political News.
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Matt Castelli declared winner in NY 21 U.S. House primary
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Posted: August 24th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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