Archive for 'Congressional News'
Gov. Hochul call on Trump Administration to refund $13.5 billion in tariff payments to New Yorkers
New York Families Have Paid An Estimated $1,751 Per Household Due to Tariffs Since They Were Enacted Last Year Albany, NY – Feb. 24, 2026 NYS Press Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today called on the Trump Administration to refund the estimated $13.5 billion in tariff payments for New Yorkers, following the recent Supreme Court […]
Posted: February 24th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, Political News.
Comments: none
North Country Assemblyman Cashman weighs in on tariffs ruling North Country representative Assemblyman Michael Cashman hailed the Supreme Court tariff ruling as a positive move
North Country representative Assemblyman Michael Cashman hailed the Supreme Court tariff ruling as a positive move Click here for the Adirondack Explore story
Posted: February 23rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
Comments: none
Thousands of Vermonters could lose food assistance as new work requirements take effect next month
Click here for the vtdigger story
Posted: February 17th, 2026 under Congressional News, General News, National History, National News, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
Comments: none
‘On our own’: Vermont is getting less help from the feds to keep elections secure
Click here for the vtdiggrr story
Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, National History, National News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
Comments: none
New York Could Lose Seats in Congress Because It Won’t Build Housing
As housing construction booms in red states, blue states are falling behind. That will likely boost Republicans in federal politics. Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: February 12th, 2026 under Business News, Congressional News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
North Country primaries are heating up. The NY deadline to change political party is Feb.14
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: February 7th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
Comments: none
Vermont pursues junk food ban for 3SquaresVT recipients
Click here for the vtdigger story
Posted: February 7th, 2026 under Congressional News, National News, Political News, Social Issues, State Government News.
Comments: none
Schumer, Gillibrand state they secured $1M+ for North Country economic development projects
LCLGRPB gets $750K; P’burgh-North Country Chamber, $350K Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
Comments: none
DiNapoli: Federal actions threaten New York’s farms and food production
Albany, NYS News Release of Jan. 27, 2026 – New York farmers are under increasing economic and financial pressure because of federal policy changes, including higher tariffs, cuts to certain agricultural programs, and stricter immigration enforcement policies, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These challenges could diminish […]
Posted: January 27th, 2026 under Agricultural News, Business News, Congressional News, Environmental News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
$17 million federal funding for North Country Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C., Elise Stefanik News Release of Jan. 7, 2026 – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) successfully delivered $17,078,064 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country. “I’m proud to have secured more than $17 million in federal funding for critical projects that will strengthen North Country innovation, protect public health, […]
Posted: January 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News.
Comments: none
Congresswoman Stefanik Releases 2025 Year End Wrap Up Statement
News Release, December 31, 2025 SARATOGA, N.Y. – Elise Stefanik, Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, released the following statement: “Over the past 11 years representing our district in Congress, I have always been laser focused on delivering real results for the hardworking families of Upstate New York. In 2025, my office worked to successfully deliver […]
Posted: December 31st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Upstate New York.
Comments: none
Stefanik Suspends Campaign for New York Governor
Elise Stefanik News Release, December 19, 2025, 4:20 p.m. SARATOGA, N.Y. – Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: “While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for Governor and will not seek re-election to Congress. I did not come to this decision lightly […]
Posted: December 19th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
Comments: none
Vermont joins lawsuit over EV charging station funding
Click here for the WCAX News story
Posted: December 17th, 2025 under Congressional News, Environmental News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
Comments: none
Stefanik Champions House Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
Congresswoman Stefanik News Release of Dec. 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, celebrated the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act on the House floor. This bill allows school cafeterias to serve flavored and unflavored whole milk. “For the past decade, I have worked […]
Posted: December 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Congressional News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
Comments: none
These Syracuse men helped the U.S. military in Afghanistan. Now they fear they’ll be sent back
Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: December 14th, 2025 under Border News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., Peru/Regional History, Political News, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
Comments: none
House Passes Stefanik’s Congressional Ratification of Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s (R-NY) legislation to ratify the land claim settlement agreement between the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, New York State, Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties, the Towns of Fort Covington and Bombay, and the New York Power Authority. This agreement […]
Posted: December 10th, 2025 under Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Social Issues.
Comments: none
Video: Peru Town Board meeting of Dec. 8, 2025
Click here to view the video on YouTube.
Posted: December 8th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
Comments: none
Stefanik Announces Nearly $6 Million in Funding for Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for North Country Projects
News Release, Dec. 3, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chair of House Republican Leadership, announced the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) has awarded more than $5.5 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country, including investments in rural hospitals, school districts, and veterans. “I’m proud to […]
Posted: December 4th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, Education News, Northern NY News, Political News.
Comments: none
Who will SNAP work requirements impact in the North Country, and how?
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: December 3rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, County Government News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
Chamber of Commerce launches “We Know Canadians As…” Campaign
Plattsburgh, NY (12/1/2025): The North Country Chamber of Commerce has launched “We Know Canadians As…”, a heartfelt bi national campaign that celebrates the long standing, people to people bond between Northern New York and Canada. The campaign was introduced at a press conference this week and is now being shared broadly across both sides of […]
Posted: December 2nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Community Events, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
Comments: none
Health Care Sticker Shock Coming for 450,000 New Yorkers
Federal budget cuts will force hundreds of thousands off New York’s free Essential Plan, with some families facing $10,000 annual premium increases. Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: December 1st, 2025 under Congressional News, General News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
Comments: none
Robert Smullen announces candidacy in upcoming NY-21 election
Click here for the WPTZ News story
Posted: November 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News, Upstate New York.
Comments: none
Stefanik cosponsors legislation to expand IVF access for New York families
Elise Stefanik News Release of 11/19/25 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, House Republican Leadership Chair, cosponsored the IVF Access and Affordability Act introduced by Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) to expand options and offset costs for families considering IVF services. “Pro-family policies begin with affordability. And as the mom of a young son, I hope […]
Posted: November 19th, 2025 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Political News.
Comments: none
Stefanik is running for governor. What was her impact on NY-21?
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: November 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
Comments: none
Federal HEAP funding will not reach New Yorkers until at least November 24, state officials say
Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: November 17th, 2025 under Community Events, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Social Issues, State Government News, Statewide News.
Comments: none