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Vermont’s refugee agencies weather increasing federal funding cuts and freezes

“Trump’s executive order defended the actions, saying, “The United States lacks the ability to absorb large numbers of migrants…” Click here for the VTDigger story 

COMMENTARY: When the Parade Passes By

“The process begun three years ago to relocate the Adirondack Park Agency’s headquarters from Ray Brook four miles west to the Village of Saranac Lake is approaching a critical juncture.” Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Federal order looks to eliminate funds for museums, libraries

Funds support free internet access, summer reading, museum projects Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Trump’s orders create uncertainty for North Country colleges and science research

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Elise Stefanik to stay in Congress at President Trump’s request

March 27, 205 – 3:50 p.m. The New York Times and other media report that President Trump asked Elise Stefanik to stay in Congress to strengthen the party’s small House margin and protect her seat. She consented!

Assembly Passes Legislation to Restrict the Use of Harmful Chemicals in Menstrual Products

March 27, 2025, Speaker Heastie News Release Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal announced the passage of legislation (A.1502, Rosenthal) this week to make menstrual products safer by restricting the purposeful inclusion of certain chemicals like lead, mercury and per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) among others in their production. “Women should not be facing […]

‘Ridiculous,’ ‘bad’ and ‘scared’: Quebec residents weigh in on Trump’s policies toward Canada

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A US-Canada trade war could pose an existential threat to Vermont’s forest economy

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As standoff over motel program continues, residents grapple with uncertainty

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State Conservative Party says Stec is preferred candidate for NY-21

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Upstate NY war hero removed from Army website after DEI ban

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State and municipal forestry projects in limbo after Trump administration freezes funding

Winooski had already removed about 30 trees from its Main Street corridor when it learned that the federal government had canceled the $1 million grant that would cover the trees’ replacement—130 new street trees.  Click here for the VTDigger story 

Northern New York state communities are feeling the impacts of reduced visitation

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Assemblyman Billy Jones Recognized as NYSBDC’s ‘Legislative Small Business Champion’

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) was recognized as the Legislative Small Business Champion by the New York Small Business Development Centers (NYSBDC) on Wednesday in Albany. The recognition highlighted his ongoing support for small businesses across the state, as well as his service on the Assembly Small Business and Agriculture Committees. “I am extremely grateful […]

US to restrict Canadian access to historic Vermont library straddling northern border

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Vermont agriculture community reels from federal funding changes

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Stec, Gray announce joint resolution to rescend Governor’s CO employment ban

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Scott Gray (R, C-Watertown) today announced a joint legislative resolution to rescind an executive order banning fired correction officers from all government employment. Senate Resolution B515 would eliminate Executive Order 47.3 and restore rights taken away from 2,000 correction officers who went on strike to protest unsafe working […]

$14.5 Million in State Aid for Malone, Keeseville

3/14/25 – Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) announced that two North Country communities will receive nearly $15 million in state funding. The Village of Malone will receive $10 million in funding as the North Country winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, and the Hamlet of Keeseville will receive $4.5 million as […]

Program that sends local food to Vermont schools loses funding in Trump cuts

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As US-Canada relations sour, Vermont businesses are facing boycotts

Canadians are shunning Vermont-made goods and canceling trips to the state. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Cortland Standard, one of New York state’s oldest newspapers, closes

The article said its closure was due to declining readership and increasing costs, including an expected 25% tariff on newsprint. Seventeen employees lost their jobs. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Northern lawmakers blast Hochul’s CO employment ban

Federal agencies are now actively recruiting fired officers Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NY lawmakers push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

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Should seniors only be eligible for rebate checks? NY lawmakers think so

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Schumer decries massive NOAA layoffs

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