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Outside Ethics Group Says 7 House Lawmakers Didn’t Disclose Stock Trades | NCPR News

Source: Outside Ethics Group Says 7 House Lawmakers Didn’t Disclose Stock Trades | NCPR News

Stefanik Announces Grant for Plattsburgh International Airport

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced the Department of Transportation will award Plattsburgh International Airport a grant amounting in $2,929,610 for rehabilitation of its tarmac and taxiway. “I am proud to announce nearly $3 million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to our district to equip the Plattsburgh International Airport as it provides access […]

Stefanik Announces Over $375,000 for North Country Fire Departments

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is granting $377,893 to seven North Country fire departments in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Lewis, Clinton, and Washington Counties. “Our North Country firefighters selflessly answer the call to serve day or night, and now these taxpayer dollars are being returned to our […]

Rep. Stefanik gives birth to baby boy | NCPR News

Source: Rep. Stefanik gives birth to baby boy | NCPR News

Stefanik Announces Award for Mental Health and Substance Abuse in Franklin County

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is awarding Franklin County a $997,966 grant to support mental health and combat substance abuse. “I am proud to announce nearly $1 million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to Franklin County to keep our community healthy and safe,” […]

Stefanik Announces USDA Program for Dairy Farmers

From teh Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of a $350 million Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program passed by Congress last December to support dairy farmers impacted by COVID-19 and improvements to the Dairy Margin Coverage program. “I […]

Infrastructure bill: What’s in it for New York? | NCPR News

Source: Infrastructure bill: What’s in it for New York? | NCPR News

Stefanik Announces $1 Million Grant to Combat the Opioid Crisis

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. has been awarded a grant of $1,000,000 to implement its Rural Communities Opioid Response program. The Rural Communities Opioid Response program is a multi-year program that addresses barriers to treatment for substance abuse and opioid use disorder. These funds work to enhance access […]

Antique Boat Museum to host 57th annual show this weekend | Arts and Entertainment | nny360.com

Source: Antique Boat Museum to host 57th annual show this weekend | Arts and Entertainment | nny360.com

Stefanik Announces $305,000+ Award for Northern New York Library Network

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that the Northern New York Library Network has been awarded a grant of $305,504 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Leadership Grants for Libraries. National Leadership Grants for Libraries support projects that enhance the quality of library and archive services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. “Libraries […]

Rep. Stefanik Calls on Gov. Cuomo to be Arrested

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.” Washington, D.C. – Representative Elise Stefanik (NY-21) released the below statement on the New York Attorney General’s investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The AG report found that Cuomo sexually harassed and assaulted multiple women, including state employees in the Governor’s office. “No one is above the […]

Stefanik and Welch introduce Canadian Snowbird Visa Act | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Source: Stefanik and Welch introduce Canadian Snowbird Visa Act | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Peter Welch (D-VT) have introduced the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act, bipartisan legislation to extend the amount of time Cana

Chamber applauds massive local funding included in infrastructure bill | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Chamber applauds massive local funding included in infrastructure bill | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The North Country Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the strong inclusion of several priorities it has been advocating for in the tentative federal Infr

Federal bill looks to improve veteran healthcare accessibility | Sun Community 

Source: Federal bill looks to improve veteran healthcare accessibility | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has cosponsored new bipartisan legislation aimed at extending provisions of a 2016 measure aimed at improving veteran healthcare

Stefanik gets new opponent, encourages people to get Covid vaccine – syracuse.com

Source: Stefanik gets new opponent, encourages people to get Covid vaccine – syracuse.com

Former U.S. speed skater Bridie Farrell plans to challenge NY21 Rep. Stefanik | NCPR News

Source: Former U.S. speed skater Bridie Farrell plans to challenge NY21 Rep. Stefanik | NCPR News

Campaign finance reports raise questions about Leahy’s reelection plans – VTDigger

Source: Campaign finance reports raise questions about Leahy’s reelection plans – VTDigger

Schumer stops in Plattsburgh to push for U.S. border action | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Schumer stops in Plattsburgh to push for U.S. border action | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With many marinas along Lake Champlain hit hard by continued U.S.-Canada border restrictions, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer heard more about the lo

New York’s small towns shortchanged on pandemic funding | NCPR News

“New York’s small towns are currently receiving $104 per resident from the Rescue Plan, compared to over $1300 in states with a large unincorporated population. That means potentially millions of dollars local communities in New York are missing out on.” Source: New York’s small towns shortchanged on pandemic funding | NCPR News

Local reps slam latest border travel extension | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Local reps slam latest border travel extension | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik and others quickly denounced the latest extension of U.S.-Canada border travel restrictions, calling it “misguided” and “unacceptable”.

Upstate attorney challenges Stefanik in 21st Congressional race | Sun Community News WHITEHALL

Source: Upstate attorney challenges Stefanik in 21st Congressional race | Sun Community News WHITEHALL | North Country attorney Matt Putorti has announced his Democratic candidacy for congress against U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st congressional distr

Senate OKs Schumer bill that could bring tech hub, chip fab plant to Syracuse – syracuse.com

Source: Senate OKs Schumer bill that could bring tech hub, chip fab plant to Syracuse – syracuse.com

North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik announces pregnancy | NCPR News

Source: North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik announces pregnancy | NCPR News

Stefanik Calls for Unilateral Action to Reopen US-Canada Border

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   “Our communities cannot afford any further delay or acquiescence – unilateral action to begin reopening the border appears necessary,” she wrote.”   Saratoga, New York – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging the Department of Homeland Security to unilaterally ease restrictions […]

Federal bill looks to support local fairs | Sun Community News SARATOGA | 

Source: Federal bill looks to support local fairs | Sun Community News SARATOGA | A new federal bill now looks to provide grant funding to agricultural fairs to help ease financial losses from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.