The Peru Gazette

Source: Stefanik voted ‘no’ on infrastructure bill | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Congress passes $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, delivering major win for Biden | Politics | waow.com

Here is a detailed description of the ballot proposals appearing on this year’s ballot. Source: 2021 Statewide Ballot Proposals | New York State Board of Elections

Source: Stefanik pushes for release of rural education funds | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is calling for the Department of Education to release funds for the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program.

The NY State Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) is a bipartisan commission tasked with drawing our state’s district lines based on the results of the 2020 census. The IRC will be holding a public meeting to hear about our community’s needs and desires as they relate to district lines.   This is no small thing. District […]

Source: Outside Ethics Group Says 7 House Lawmakers Didn’t Disclose Stock Trades | NCPR News

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced the Department of Transportation will award Plattsburgh International Airport a grant amounting in $2,929,610 for rehabilitation of its tarmac and taxiway. “I am proud to announce nearly $3 million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to our district to equip the Plattsburgh International Airport as it provides access […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is granting $377,893 to seven North Country fire departments in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Lewis, Clinton, and Washington Counties. “Our North Country firefighters selflessly answer the call to serve day or night, and now these taxpayer dollars are being returned to our […]

Source: Rep. Stefanik gives birth to baby boy | NCPR News

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is awarding Franklin County a $997,966 grant to support mental health and combat substance abuse. “I am proud to announce nearly $1 million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to Franklin County to keep our community healthy and safe,” […]

From teh Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of a $350 million Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program passed by Congress last December to support dairy farmers impacted by COVID-19 and improvements to the Dairy Margin Coverage program. “I […]

Source: Infrastructure bill: What’s in it for New York? | NCPR News

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. has been awarded a grant of $1,000,000 to implement its Rural Communities Opioid Response program. The Rural Communities Opioid Response program is a multi-year program that addresses barriers to treatment for substance abuse and opioid use disorder. These funds work to enhance access […]

Source: Antique Boat Museum to host 57th annual show this weekend | Arts and Entertainment | nny360.com

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that the Northern New York Library Network has been awarded a grant of $305,504 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Leadership Grants for Libraries. National Leadership Grants for Libraries support projects that enhance the quality of library and archive services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. “Libraries […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.” Washington, D.C. – Representative Elise Stefanik (NY-21) released the below statement on the New York Attorney General’s investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The AG report found that Cuomo sexually harassed and assaulted multiple women, including state employees in the Governor’s office. “No one is above the […]

Source: Stefanik and Welch introduce Canadian Snowbird Visa Act | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Peter Welch (D-VT) have introduced the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act, bipartisan legislation to extend the amount of time Cana

Source: Chamber applauds massive local funding included in infrastructure bill | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The North Country Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the strong inclusion of several priorities it has been advocating for in the tentative federal Infr

Source: Federal bill looks to improve veteran healthcare accessibility | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has cosponsored new bipartisan legislation aimed at extending provisions of a 2016 measure aimed at improving veteran healthcare

Source: Stefanik gets new opponent, encourages people to get Covid vaccine – syracuse.com

Source: Former U.S. speed skater Bridie Farrell plans to challenge NY21 Rep. Stefanik | NCPR News

Source: Campaign finance reports raise questions about Leahy’s reelection plans – VTDigger

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”.