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Stefanik: Trump should pick the next Supreme Court justice | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik: Trump should pick the next Supreme Court justice | NCPR News

Stefanik Cosponsors Three Bills to Support Law Enforcement, Strengthen Penalties for Assaulting Officers and Rioting

Washington, D.C.  – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring three pieces of legislation to support our law enforcement community, strengthen penalties for assaulting officers and rioting, and reaffirm the federal government’s duty to restore law and order. The Patrick Underwood Law Enforcement Protection Act increases penalties for assault on a federal officer in US code by […]

Stefanik Announces Lake Champlain Basin Program Grant Opportunity for North Country Communities

Washington, D.C.  – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) is seeking proposals for projects that aim to improve water quality and ecosystems along the Lake Champlain watershed. The LCBP will award more than $400,000 to qualified organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions. Projects located in the New York, Québec, and Vermont […]

CVPH Peru Blood Drive Monday, Sept. 14

Peru – The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, UVM Health Network will conduct a blood drive on Monday, September 14, 2020, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors and need and appreciate your donation. Please make every effort to donate. Our two […]

Stefanik receives “Guardian of Small Business” Award

Keeseville, N.Y. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was awarded the “Guardian of Small Business” Award by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for her work in Congress to support small businesses and promote local entrepreneurship. This is the second year in a row that Congresswoman Stefanik has received this award. Congresswoman Stefanik visited Loremans’ Embroidery, […]

Stefanik campaigns on bipartisanship while deepening ties to Trump | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik campaigns on bipartisanship while deepening ties to Trump | NCPR News

Report: Stefanik misrepresents credit on military bill while accusing opponent of plagiarism | NCPR News

Source: Report: Stefanik misrepresents credit on military bill while accusing opponent of plagiarism | NCPR News

Essex Center to receive rapid tests | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Essex Center to receive rapid tests | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Stefanik at RNC: Choice is ‘far-left’ vs. ‘American dream’ | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Stefanik at RNC: Choice is ‘far-left’ vs. ‘American dream’ | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Cobb: Stefanik brings ‘worst of Washington’ | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Cobb: Stefanik brings ‘worst of Washington’ | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Stefanik to speak at Republican National Convention | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |

Source: Stefanik to speak at Republican National Convention | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has just announced that she will be one of the prime-time speakers at next week’s Republican National Convention.

Stefanik Announces Over $550,000 USDA Rural Business Development Grant Funding for the North Country

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced over $550,000 in USDA Rural Business Development grant funding for four North Country organizations. The Essex County Industrial Development Agency has been awarded $300,000 to facilitate the expansion and retention of business activity within Essex County. An estimated 53 jobs will be created as a result of this […]

Stefanik Veteran Treatment Court Legislation Signed into Law by President Trump 

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that her bipartisan legislation, the Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act, was signed into law by President Trump this past weekend. The Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act gives veterans who commit non-violent crimes while transitioning to civilian life a chance at rehabilitation. It establishes a program within the Department of […]

Stefanik Statement on Trump Administration Reinstating Tariffs on Imports of Non-alloyed Aluminum from Canada

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to reinstate the 10% tariffs on imports of non-alloyed aluminum from Canada: “I oppose the Trump Administration’s decision to reinstate the 10% tariffs on imports of non-alloyed aluminum from Canada,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “The United States and Canada have a strong […]

Stefanik Cosponsors the Local Journalism Sustainability Act

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is a cosponsor of the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, legislation that proposes a series of tax credits aimed at bolstering local newspapers and media in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local newspapers were facing challenges before the COVID-19 pandemic, and now their challenges […]

Stefanik Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Local Child Care Providers with Aid

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the Back to Work Child Care Grants Act of 2020, legislation led by Congressman Tom Reed. This bipartisan legislation will ensure child-care providers across the country receive critical federal support in order to serve hardworking families. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), […]

Stefanik Announces HHS Grant for Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) has been awarded a $250,000 grant through the HHS’ Rural Health Care Coordination Network Program. The purpose of the program is to support rural health consortiums/networks aiming to achieve the overall goals of improving access, delivery, and quality of care through the application […]

Racist graffiti found in Cadyville Recreation Park | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Racist graffiti found in Cadyville Recreation Park | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Following Stefanik Advocacy, Administration Clarifies that Canadians are Exempt from Executive Order Suspending U.S. Entry for Certain Nonimmigrants

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Following the Administration’s Executive Order suspending U.S. entry for nonimmigrants with certain visas, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik worked with Secretary Chad Wolf to ensure that Canadians would be exempt. “The cross-border partnership is a critical economic driver for the North Country, and I voiced my regional […]

Stefanik, Moulton Introduce the Elevating America’s Workforce Act

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-6) are introducing the Elevating America’s Workforce Act, legislation that will establish personal reemployment accounts (PRAs) to help displaced workers obtain the training and skills necessary for sustained employment. The economic disruption caused by COVID-19 has taken […]

Stefanik Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief for Perkins Loan Student Borrowers

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced a bipartisan bill to provide temporary relief for Perkins loan borrowers along with Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45), Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12). This bipartisan legislation would expand the reach of the student borrower protections included in the CARES Act. […]

Stefanik, Brindisi and Newhouse Lead Letter Requesting Inclusion of Apple Farmers in USDA CFAP Funding

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) and Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-4) have sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting the inclusion of United States apple growers in USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The letter states that apple prices during the last few months […]

Stefanik Cosponsors JUSTICE Act, House Companion Bill to Senator Tim Scott’s Police Reform Bill

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the JUSTICE Act, the House companion legislation to Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) police reform legislation in the Senate. This bill expands upon proposals outlined in President Trump’s Executive Order on policing. It brings meaningful reforms to our police forces across […]

“I’m angry”: NY21 candidate Cobb attacks Stefanik on police brutality response | NCPR News

Source: “I’m angry”: NY21 candidate Cobb attacks Stefanik on police brutality response | NCPR News

Stefanik Cosponsors Paycheck Protection for Producers Act

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the Paycheck Protection for Producers Act, bipartisan legislation that will allow agricultural producers more flexibility when calculating their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. This bill will allow producers to use their 2019 gross income rather than net income when […]