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North Country healthcare leaders warn Medicaid cuts would destabilize region

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Stefanik Supports President Trump’s Golden Dome for Strategic Missile Defense

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement on President Trump’s announcement of the Golden Dome. “President Trump’s announcement of the Golden Dome represents decisive action and fearless vision to ensure America’s defense future. As a staunch and longtime advocate for a robust strategic missile defense system, and Fort […]

Trump pressure on Israel to end ‘catastrophic’ Gaza blockade

United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher told the BBC Tuesday that 14,000 babies in Gaza are at risk of death in the next 48 hours without aid. Click here for the Vermont Public story 

Proposed Cuts to Essential Air Service would significantly impact North Country

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Stefanik “strongly considering” run for NY governor, Hochul says “bring it on”

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North Country airports brace for proposed $300M cut of EAS

Schumer calls on Stefanik to join Congressional pushback Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Feds cut more AmeriCorps programs, jeopardizing 200 positions in Vermont

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Stefanik reintroduces by-partisan legislation to designate Plattsburgh Airport as a Port of Entry

April 17, 2025 – Elise Stefanik News Release  While Plattsburgh International Airport qualifies as a port of entry under CBP’s criteria, it has not received this designation, which has resulted in increased costs for the airport and travelers flying in and out. Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik reintroduced the bipartisan Border Airport Fairness Act […]

Dairy farmer Blake Gendebien claims $3M fundraising haul, continues actively campaigning for NY-21

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Stefanik appointed to key leadership positions

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President Trump is dismantling the Dept. of Education. What does that mean for the North Country?

” “But the biggest pots of federal funding are to support children with physical and learning disabilities and for rural and/or low-income schools. The North Country has a lot of those.”  Click here for the NCPR story 

Trump freeze leaves New York farmers in limbo

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Stefanik Statement on President Trump’s America First Tariffs

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement. “I strongly support President Trump’s America First economic policies to strengthen American manufacturing and create millions of American jobs. For too long, Americans have suffered under unfair trade practices putting America Last. We will not allow other countries to take advantage of us and we […]

Elise Stefanik to stay in Congress at President Trump’s request

March 27, 205 – 3:50 p.m. The New York Times and other media report that President Trump asked Elise Stefanik to stay in Congress to strengthen the party’s small House margin and protect her seat. She consented!

State Conservative Party says Stec is preferred candidate for NY-21

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State and municipal forestry projects in limbo after Trump administration freezes funding

Winooski had already removed about 30 trees from its Main Street corridor when it learned that the federal government had canceled the $1 million grant that would cover the trees’ replacement—130 new street trees.  Click here for the VTDigger story 

After long wait, Elise Stefanik to be confirmed as UN ambassador in early April

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How the Education Department cuts could hurt low-income and rural schools

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Schumer decries massive NOAA layoffs

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Tariffs already hitting North Country tourism sector

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‘Very, very financially fragile’: Vermont’s federally qualified health centers are struggling

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Gillibrand, Hawley introduce First Responders Wellness Act

Creation of national mental health hotline receives bipartisan support Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Layoffs, furloughs and callbacks. Almost daily drops of new White House policies disrupt Vermont’s workforce.

From layoffs at federal agency offices, furloughs at private contractors and international volunteer callbacks, Trump administration action is hitting Vermonters in waves. Click here for the VDigger story 

The politics behind the NY-21 special election dust-up

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Democrats choose farmer Blake Gendebien for NY-21 special election

Farmer hopes to succeed Elise Stefanik  Click here for the NCPR story