Archive for 'Political News'
Behind the scenes look at the governor’s budget reveal
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Posted: February 8th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Political News, State Government News.
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Move-ins to begin this week at Burlington ‘pod’ community
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Posted: February 7th, 2023 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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SENATOR STEC: GOVERNOR’S BUDGET PROPOSAL FINALLY ADDRESSES GUN CONTROL LAW’S IMPACT ON ADIRONDACK PARK RESIDENTS AND VISITORS
Senator Stec News Release As Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) looks through the particulars of Governor Hochul’s 2023-24 Executive Budget proposal, he’s pleased to see the plan finally addresses several parts of the negative impact last year’s gun control laws had on gun owners and visitors to the Adirondack Park. In the Public Protection and […]
Posted: February 3rd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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STEC URGES GOVERNOR HOCHUL TO END VACCINE MANDATE ON HEALTH CARE WORKERS
News Release With COVID-19 emergencies poised to expire at federal, state level, Senator writes governor to lift mandate and help alleviate short staffing at hospitals and nursing homes This week, Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) wrote to Governor Hochul, requesting she end the vaccine mandate on healthcare workers. President Biden recently announced the federal COVID-19 […]
Posted: February 3rd, 2023 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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After 4 decades pushing for progressive change, Bernie Sanders now holds the gavel
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Posted: February 3rd, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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In second ‘omnibus’ bill, Vermont lawmakers seek to protect abortion providers, crack down on anti-abortion pregnancy centers
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Posted: February 2nd, 2023 under Political News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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Hochul’s budget proposes tax hike for cigs, more school aid
The budget would raise the state cigarette tax from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack. Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: February 2nd, 2023 under Education News, Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News.
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Elise Stefanik urged to cooperate with House probe into George Santos
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Posted: January 19th, 2023 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Political News, Statewide News.
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Gov. Hochul chief judge nominee grilled, then denied, at New York Senate hearing
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Posted: January 18th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul: New York bail reform law needs improvement
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Posted: January 12th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Hochul touts proposals to make child care system more efficient, accessible after State of the State
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Posted: January 12th, 2023 under Political News, State Government News.
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Nassau Republicans call on George Santos to resign
“He is a stain on the House of Representatives,” said County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Click here for the City and State story
Posted: January 11th, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Political News, Statewide News.
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Cancer docs: NY’s new prescription rules threaten to interrupt patient care (Guest Opinion)
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Posted: January 11th, 2023 under Business News, Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul plans $1B investment in mental health care in NY
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Posted: January 11th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes cutting red tape to build 800,000 new homes across New York
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Posted: January 11th, 2023 under General News, Political News, State Government News.
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Stefanik Votes to Defund Biden’s funding IRS Agents
January 9, 2022 – Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted to pass the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act to block the Biden Administration from hiring 87,000 new IRS agents. Stefanik commented, “I am proud to vote to put an end to Biden’s army of IRS agents and stand up to protect small […]
Posted: January 10th, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Political News.
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How Republicans are transforming the House in the majority
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Posted: January 10th, 2023 under Congressional News, Political News.
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New laws for NY in 2023: Robocalls, minimum wage, nursing homes, voting reforms
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Posted: January 9th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Kevin McCarthy elected 55th House speaker, quashes GOP rebellion with major concessions
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Posted: January 7th, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Political News.
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Stefanik issues statement after being sworn in
January 7, 2023 – Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today was sworn in to represent New York’s 21st District during the 118th Congress. “Tonight, I proudly took the oath of office to continue representing New York’s 21st District and bringing their concerns to the highest levels of government. I will work tirelessly to deliver […]
Posted: January 7th, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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COLUMN: SENATOR STEC OUTLINES 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION PRIORITIES
A legislative column from Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) A recent poll from Siena College showed that a majority of New Yorkers believe our state is heading in the wrong direction. From public safety to economic issues, it’s clear that the status quo just isn’t working. The 2023 Legislative Session offers an opportunity to address these […]
Posted: January 6th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Clinton County Legislature Holds Reorganizational Meeting
Clinton County News Release January 5, 2023 – Plattsburgh, NY – The Clinton County Legislature held its 2023 reorganizational meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. The Legislature reappointed Legislator Mark Henry (R-Area 3, Chazy) as its Chairperson with a unanimous vote of 10-0. The Legislature also reappointed Robert Hall (D-Area 10, Plattsburgh) as Deputy Chair, […]
Posted: January 5th, 2023 under County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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New N.Y. laws that will go into effect on Jan. 1
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Posted: January 2nd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul sworn in as first woman elected governor of New York
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Posted: January 2nd, 2023 under National News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Once a reformist ‘Watergate baby,’ Patrick Leahy leaves office a Washington institution
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Posted: January 1st, 2023 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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