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State Senator Dan Stec’s take on the NYS Senate’s budget

STEC: SENATE BUDGET CONTAINS MANY IMPROVEMENTS BUT CONTINUES TOO MANY OF STATE’S BAD HABITS From the office of State Senator Dan Stec              Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) today issued the following statement concerning the one-house budget resolution passed by Senate Democrats:             “I was pleased to see several items I advocated for included in […]

NY Assembly 2023-24 Budget Includes $34 Billion in School Aid

Spending Plan Fully Funds Foundation Aid Includes $280 Million to Make School Lunches Free for all Students From the office of NYS Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie  Speaker Carl Heastie and Education Committee Chair Michael Benedetto today announced the Assembly’s State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 Budget would provide $34.3 billion in funding to General Support for […]

Some seniors to start paying less for certain prescription drugs

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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Assembly Budget includes critical funding for the North Country

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones The New York State Assembly recently released the One-House Budget proposal. Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) secured funding for numerous North Country programs and pushed to include essential education funding and funding for economic development and road infrastructure. Jones also advocated rejecting the governor’s proposed measures, including the […]

Stefanik Cosponsors the Dairy Pride Act

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik cosponsored the Dairy Pride Act of 2023 (H.R. 1462) to prohibit milk alternatives or plant-based products from being marketed or misbranded using terms commonly associated with dairy products. Following recently released draft guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that allows plant-based products the freedom to use dairy […]

Brandi Lloyd Announces Run for Clinton County Clerk

News Release (Mooers, NY) – With a call for bold new leadership, Brandi Lloyd has announced that she is running for Clinton County Clerk. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to run for this position, to serve the residents, taxpayers, and businesses of Clinton County as their Clerk.” Lloyd stated, “Our County needs a […]

Burlington approves noncitizen voting

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Shakeup in Hochul administration with top execs facing scrutiny

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Simpson, Stec call for state to pay property tax on closed prisons

Legislation would require state to pay assessed value of properties until reoccupied Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Burlington votes down police control board, ‘prop zero’ charter changes

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Hilary Stec appointed to represent Qby. on Warren Co. Board of Supervisors

State Senator Dan Stec’s wife enters politics  Click here for the Sun Comunity News story 

New candidate vying for County Clerk seat

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NY lawmaker pushes 70 mph speed limit for all vehicles

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New York’s political leaders silent about state’s failure to raise cannabis funds

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President Carter in hospice care

Peru Democrats seek candidates for town and county offices

“The Peru Democratic Party seeks candidates for several town and county offices. If you are interested in seeking any of these offices please contact Peru Democratic Party Chairman Marque Moffett at perudemocrats@gmail.com The party is actively looking for Democrats who are willing to serve our community in the following ways: as a member of Peru’s […]

Mayor Rosenquest appointed to NY Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials Executive Committee

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New York City helps migrants get to Plattsburgh, where many journey on to Canada

On a daily basis, taxis bring migrants from the bus stop in Plattsburgh to Roxham Road in Champlain Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

CHAMBER HIGHLIGHTS POSITION OF AREA BUSINESS ON KEY ISSUES

The North Country Chamber of Commerce has released the results of its 2023 Annual Issue Survey, defining the position of regional business on a number of key issues and expressing expectations for the year ahead. “We said a year ago that if inflation, workforce and supply chain challenges persisted, they would have an effect on […]

Behind the scenes look at the governor’s budget reveal

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Move-ins to begin this week at Burlington ‘pod’ community

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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 […]

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 […]

After 4 decades pushing for progressive change, Bernie Sanders now holds the gavel

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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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