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Key criminal justice reform will likely pass in NY, but other legislative items are unresolved

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Packaging reduction bill supporters say its chance of becoming law is growing

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STEC ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT SUNY DORMS FROM BEING USED TO HOUSE MIGRANTS

From the office of State Senator Dan Stec State Senator today joined Joined Senate Republican colleagues at press conference to unveil slate of bills addressing migrant crisisSenator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined several of his Senate Republican colleagues at a press conference addressing the migrant crisis in New York State. Stec announced he’s sponsoring new legislation, […]

STEC HONORS FORMER SENATOR BETTY LITTLE AT SENATE’S 2023 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION CEREMONY

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) yesterday honored his predecessor, retired state Senator Betty Little at the Senate’s 2023 Women of Distinction ceremony in Albany. Stec selected Little for this year’s Women of Distinction class, citing her long and distinguished record as a public servant and dedication to helping improve our communities. “It was my privilege […]

Governor signs nurse simulation training bill cosponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones

Assemblyman Billy Jones statement:              After passing the New York State Legislature, Governor Hochul signed a bill (A3076/S447) that allows nursing students to complete up to 30 percent of their training through simulation experience. This move will help recruit and train more healthcare workers and is one of the most recent initiatives to address the […]

Assemblyman Jones honors eight recipients as the 2023 Women of Distinction

From left to right: Judy Lefebvre, Jessica Kline, Jackie Madison, Elizabeth Pearl, Assemblyman Billy Jones, Linda Young, Sarah Howell, Gail Roberts, Sarah Maroun.  Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently held his annual Women of Distinction awards ceremony. The 2023 reception honored local women for their dedication to the community and their outstanding accomplishments as North […]

Medicaid is about to get more expensive for counties in NY

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There’s unfinished business to hash out in the final month of New York’s legislative session

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Senator Stec celebrates “Adirondack Day” in the State Capitol

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) today welcomed several Adirondack businesses and organizations to the well of the state Legislative Office Building in Albany for Adirondack Day. The event, which the senator co-sponsored, highlights the region’s diverse economy and tourism opportunities. Stec joined Lieutenant Governor Delgado and state DEC Commissioner Segos in speaking at Adirondack Day […]

NY state budget funds free school breakfast and lunch

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Now that the new state budget is done, what changes have been made to bail reform?

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Zurlo: State Budget ‘undermines’ counties

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Adirondack lawmakers, advocates applaud environmental funding in the NY budget

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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Critical funding for the North Country included in final state budget

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones              Legislators and the Governor were able to reach an agreement on changes to bail reform and ultimately rejected the housing proposals in the Executive proposal. State legislators fought back against the proposals to raise taxes and were able to include record amounts of funding for K-12 education. […]

Local leaders tout budget highlights, failures

Minimum wage goes to $16 per hour by 2026 in upstate counties Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NY lawmakers, reform groups: Public needed time to look at $229B state budget

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Hochul announces conceptual agreement on weeks-late state budget

Hochul convinced lawmakers to make more changes to the state’s controversial bail reform laws to give judges more power to set bail in cases of serious crimes. Click here for the NCPR story 

NY lawmakers, Hochul approve redrawn Assembly districts for 2024 election

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Lawmakers poised to pass fifth spending extender as budget talks drag on

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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Jessica Kline wins North Country Neighbor Award

Our 2023 Women of Distinction — North Country Neighbor Award goes to Jessica Kline! Jessica got her start at SUNY Plattsburgh with a B.S. in Accounting, followed up with a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She worked for the former Gregory Supply Company, now Curtis Lumber Company, before making the switch […]

Janet Duprey honored for public service

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Janet Duprey honored for public service

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Hochul and AG push to redraw Congressional District lines

Say current lines by court-appointed special master drawn with limited public input time Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hochul, NY lawmakers agree on temporary budget extender as bail talks stall

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NY budget deadline set to come and go with no agreement on a new spending plan

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