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Central NY hotel management sent long-term residents scrambling to make room for migrant contracts

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Ruling on Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements could bring $1B to upstate hospitals

CMS ruling would mean increased reimbursements to hospitals and address medical staff shortages Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Stefanik Slams Hochul Admin for Prioritizing Woke Agenda Over NY Schools

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today released the following statement after the Board of Regents unanimously voted to implement Hochul’s Education Department’s proposal to defund New York public schools if they do not remove and rename the names of their historic mascots. In New York’s 21st District, this would impact Cambridge Central School District, Fonda-Fultonville Central […]

Stefanik Releases Constituent Input Form for 2023 

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today opened an online portal where farmers from across New York’s 21st District can directly share their priorities for this year’s Farm Bill. “Agriculture is the backbone of Upstate New York and the North Country. As Congress is working to draft this year’s Farm Bill, farmers across New York’s […]

Stefanik Announces 2023 NY-21 Congressional Art Competition

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the 2023 Congressional Art Competition is open to receive submissions from high school students in New York’s 21st District. “Each year, I look forward to receiving dozens of incredible pieces of art showcasing the talent of students in my district for the Congressional Art Competition,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “This competition […]

Stefanik announces campaign for sixth term in Congress

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NY21 Democrat Matt Castelli won’t challenge Stefanik again in 2024

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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 

House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik’s Statement on Arrest of President Trump.

WASHINGTON D.C.— Today, House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik released the following statement: “The shameful arrest of President Trump is an unprecedented and chilling chapter in the Left’s weaponization of the justice system against their leading political opponent. This dangerous and illegal overreach by a radical DA has completely backfired for the corrupt Far Left Democrats […]

Schumer leads Senate fight to save fed. firefighter funding

Schumer urges Senate to pass the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 by month’s end Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Amtrak’s Adirondack returns to the North Country

April 3, 2023 – After its three-year absence, local officials and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik greeted Amtrak’s “Adirondack” back to Plattsburgh. Amtrak suspended service at the beginning of the pandemic. The media took advantage of the opportunity to interview Congresswoman Stefanik regarding several national issues. The officials speaking included Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Gary Douglas, Congresswoman […]

Burlington International Airport to be renamed after Sen. Patrick Leahy

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In Senate hearing, Bernie Sanders calls on Starbucks ex-CEO to acknowledge illegal union busting

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Gillibrand leads reintroduced legislation to modernize WIC program

Effort would allow participants to receive benefits remotely Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Meet the moderate Republican who wants to primary Rep. Stefanik

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Tickets for Adirondack Line are on sale

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that ticket sales are live on Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app, Amtrak ticket desks and kiosks, and 1-800-VIA-RAIL. “I am proud to announce that we are one step closer to resuming full service of the Adirondack Line to Montreal by April 3,” Stefanik said. “Families in my district rely on the Adirondack Line for […]

Stefanik being floated as possible Trump VP

The first Republican presidential primaries are nearly a year away and the candidate field is unsettled Click here for the Press-Republican story 

World Water Day 30th Anniversary Celebration – Free Public Event, Saturday, March 18, 2023, 11 AM – 3 PM Champlain Centre Mall, Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, NY

The Lake Champlain Basin Program, Champlain Centre Mall and the Champlain Basin Education Initiative invite the public to participate in a World Water Day Celebration on Saturday, March 18th, beginning at 11 AM at the mall on Smithfield Blvd. Plattsburgh, NY. Mall guests may view student works about local water resources and interact with more […]

Stefanik Cosponsors the Dairy Pride Act

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik cosponsored the Dairy Pride Act of 2023 (H.R. 1462) to prohibit milk alternatives or plant-based products from being marketed or misbranded using terms commonly associated with dairy products. Following recently released draft guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that allows plant-based products the freedom to use dairy […]

Amtrak Adirondack Line to reopen April 3

North Country Chamber and lawmakers applaud the long-awaited return Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stefanik earns National Preservation Leadership Award

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She’s a hero to us’

SARANAC LAKE — A first grade field trip to the Ice Palace on Wednesday could have ended disastrously if it weren’t for the quick actions of a teacher leading the trip. Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

After 4 decades pushing for progressive change, Bernie Sanders now holds the gavel

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An earmark for the Ausable River

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Elise Stefanik urged to cooperate with House probe into George Santos

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