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“It’s not often that voters get a shot at immediate results. But that’s exactly the opportunity New Yorkers will have this fall, as a proposal to amend the state constitution faces its final hurdle. The proposed “Green Amendment” would guarantee clean air and water as a legal right in New York. It passed the New […]

Source: Assemblyman Jones: Next steps for gypsy moth infestation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In the spring, forests across the North Country experienced an infestation of Lymantria dispar dispar commonly known as gypsy moth, causing a severe loss of foliage

Source: NYS Assembly considers limiting a pesticide linked to bee deaths | NCPR News

Source: Smaller cities like Plattsburgh the focus of new legislative cities committee | NCPR News

Source: New Arts Park Dedicated To Retired Senator Betty Little | WAMC

Source: Betty Little Arts Park opened with a splash | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Former Sen. Betty Little served in the New York State Assembly for seven years before being elected as senator in November of 2002, where she served for 18 years.

Source: New York lawmakers vote to extend eviction moratorium, approve new cannabis leaders – syracuse.com

Source: State lawmakers reach a deal to extend the eviction moratorium – City & State New York

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “The recent announcement that the legislature is taking up the eviction moratorium extension is misguided. For over a year, landlords across New York have not been able to collect rent from their tenants because of the failure of the rental relief programs to rollout funding. This is infuriating. […]

Source: A new ethical zeitgeist hits Albany – City & State New York

Note – This bill has not been passed. Source: NY bill would require Covid vaccine for kids to attend school – syracuse.com

Source: New York Assembly to suspend Cuomo impeachment investigation Assemblyman Billy Jones issued this comment: “Throughout the impeachment investigation, I have repeatedly called on Governor Cuomo to resign so that my colleagues and I in the State Legislature can continue to govern despite the controversies surrounding him. I do personally wish that the impeachment investigation […]

Source: Cuomo impeachment probe nearly done: Lawmakers give deadline for evidence – syracuse.com

Source: What happens if Andrew Cuomo is impeached? A look at NY’s process – syracuse.com

Source: Majority of New York Assembly would oust Cuomo if he doesn’t quit

                Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that two of his constituents were appointed to the New York State Rural Health Council –former Congressman Bill Owens and Citizen Advocates CEO James Button.                                                                                         “Efforts to improve public health face unique challenges in the North Country because of its expansive area and limited access to health care […]

Source: Simpson urges North Country participation in redistricting process | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Assemblyman Matt Simpson is urging North Country residents to make their voices heard and get involved in the 2021 redistricting process.

Source: Cuomo signs voting reforms, advocate says there’s more work to do | NCPR News

Source: Future of cellular task force in doubt | State News | nny360.com

Source: North Country lawmakers push for upstate cellular task force update | Sun Community News ALBANY | North Country lawmakers are again seeking an update from Gov. Andrew Cuomo on New York’s Upstate Cellular Coverage Task Force, which held its first meeting i

Assemblyman Billy Jones is partnering with local school districts to hold his annual Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is “Tails and Tales” to encourage children in the North Country to learn more about their favorite animals and explore the world around them as they read. To participate in the Summer Reading Challenge, children should […]

Source: Local lawmakers applaud N.Y. opioid settlement law | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New legislation backed by North Country lawmakers will now help better combat the opioid crisis plaguing communities across the state.

On Tuesday, after 472 days, New York hit a vaccination milestone—70 percent of adult New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. After reaching this goal, we lifted most of the State’s remaining COVID restrictions. This means no more restrictions across commercial settings, including retail, food services, offices, gyms, entertainment, hair […]

Source: Lawmakers in Albany consider making New York a sanctuary state | State News | nny360.com

“The stations authorized by the bill can be set up at any location in the Adirondack Park and within a ten-mile radius of its border, and would provide certifications for inspection and decontamination in addition to providing direct education and outreach to boaters, which will help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species.” Source: […]