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A.M. Roundup: Judge hopes to ‘send message to Albany’ with Silver sentencing

Source: A.M. Roundup: Judge hopes to ‘send message to Albany’ with Silver sentencing

Cuomo’s nursing home panel overlooks important fact | CSNY

Source: Cuomo’s nursing home panel overlooks important fact | CSNY

Historic primary upset in race for Plattsburgh mayor

Source: Historic primary upset in race for Plattsburgh mayor

More than 1,100 at immigration service center in St. Albans face furloughs | Local 22/44 News

Source: More than 1,100 at immigration service center in St. Albans face furloughs | Local 22/44 News

New York Republican chair calls for end to Cuomo’s emergency powers – syracuse.com

Source: New York Republican chair calls for end to Cuomo’s emergency powers – syracuse.com

Following Stefanik Advocacy, Administration Clarifies that Canadians are Exempt from Executive Order Suspending U.S. Entry for Certain Nonimmigrants

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Following the Administration’s Executive Order suspending U.S. entry for nonimmigrants with certain visas, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik worked with Secretary Chad Wolf to ensure that Canadians would be exempt. “The cross-border partnership is a critical economic driver for the North Country, and I voiced my regional […]

Local tribal leader weighs in on Plattsburgh statue controversy

Source: Local tribal leader weighs in on Plattsburgh statue controversy

Stefanik, Moulton Introduce the Elevating America’s Workforce Act

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-6) are introducing the Elevating America’s Workforce Act, legislation that will establish personal reemployment accounts (PRAs) to help displaced workers obtain the training and skills necessary for sustained employment. The economic disruption caused by COVID-19 has taken […]

Unofficial results show Rosenquest ahead in mayoral primary | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Unofficial results show Rosenquest ahead in mayoral primary | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Davis, Stec differ on resolution | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Davis, Stec differ on resolution | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Primary voters might await results into July | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Primary voters might await results into July | News | pressrepublican.com

Plattsburgh residents voice concerns over statue’s portrayal of Native American

Source: Plattsburgh residents voice concerns over statue’s portrayal of Native American

Primary day in the North Country: Fewer polling sites, longer hours, lots of absentee ballots to count | NCPR News

Source: Primary day in the North Country: Fewer polling sites, longer hours, lots of absentee ballots to count | NCPR News

Stefanik Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief for Perkins Loan Student Borrowers

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced a bipartisan bill to provide temporary relief for Perkins loan borrowers along with Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45), Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12). This bipartisan legislation would expand the reach of the student borrower protections included in the CARES Act. […]

Stefanik, Brindisi and Newhouse Lead Letter Requesting Inclusion of Apple Farmers in USDA CFAP Funding

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) and Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-4) have sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting the inclusion of United States apple growers in USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The letter states that apple prices during the last few months […]

Democratic candidates for Plattsburgh mayor debate DRI, city budget | NCPR News

Source: Democratic candidates for Plattsburgh mayor debate DRI, city budget | NCPR News

“I’m angry”: NY21 candidate Cobb attacks Stefanik on police brutality response | NCPR News

Source: “I’m angry”: NY21 candidate Cobb attacks Stefanik on police brutality response | NCPR News

Stefanik Cosponsors Paycheck Protection for Producers Act

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the Paycheck Protection for Producers Act, bipartisan legislation that will allow agricultural producers more flexibility when calculating their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. This bill will allow producers to use their 2019 gross income rather than net income when […]

Stefanik, Langevin Introduce Legislation to Retain Top Talent for National Security

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), the ranking member and chair of the House Committee on Armed Service’s Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities, will introduce the National Security Innovation Pathway Act, legislation to help the nation retain top talent by […]

June 17th City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Stefanik Announces over $13 Million for Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital received a new $13.6 million disbursement from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This is part of a $10 billion allocation of Provider Relief Funds for safety-net hospitals that serve vulnerable populations. “I have […]

Assemblyman Jones: Extended border restrictions will have dire consequences

“Today, the federal administration announced that they are extending the travel restrictions between the United States and Canada. It has been 87 excruciating days since the border restrictions have been put in place and as the Honorary Co-Chair of the Quebec-New York Corridor Coalition, I know the impact this has had not only on our […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Stefanik Statement Opposing Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s Decision to Remove Philip Schuyler Statue; Stefanik Touts Strong Local Bipartisan Support to Welcome Philip Schuyler to Schuylerville

From Congresswoman Elise Stefanik As a proud resident and the Congressional Representative of Schuylerville in Saratoga County, I am deeply opposed to Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s recent executive action to take down the historic statue of Revolutionary War hero Philip Schuyler. I have the honor of living in the historic cradle of the Revolutionary War […]

Stefanik & Higgins Call on US & Canadian Governments to Develop Border Reopening Guidance

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congressmembers Elise Stefanik (NY-21) and Brian Higgins (NY-26), who serve as Co-Chairs of the House of Representatives Northern Border Caucus, are calling on the U.S. and Canadian governments to develop nuanced and particularized guidance for reopening the northern border. In a letter to the U.S. […]