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Meet the moderate Republican who wants to primary Rep. Stefanik

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Town politics is in the air 

 By John T Ryan  March 22, 2023, Peru – On November 7, Peru voters can elect two town board members. Having completed a four-year term incumbent, Democrat Councilman Kregg Bruno announced that he would seek reelection, while Republican Councilman Rick Barber stated he would not seek another term.  Peru Republican Party Chairman Melvin Irwin told […]

ELECTION RESULTS: Village of Dannemora approves new mayor

Shaun Akin elected mayor of Dannemora Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Violations of NY’s solitary confinement rules remain a year after law changed

A report by the Correctional Association of New York, which monitors prison conditions, found there has been “numerous departures from basic adherence” to the HALT Act Click here for the Times-Union story

Local governments say they face roadblocks in filling jobs

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Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman announces final re-election campaign

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Here’s your guide to the 2023 state budget fight

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Warren County honors Lake George Mayor, who is retiring after 52 years

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Tickets for Adirondack Line are on sale

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that ticket sales are live on Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app, Amtrak ticket desks and kiosks, and 1-800-VIA-RAIL. “I am proud to announce that we are one step closer to resuming full service of the Adirondack Line to Montreal by April 3,” Stefanik said. “Families in my district rely on the Adirondack Line for […]

Trump expects to be arrested Tuesday as DA eyes charges

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Stefanik being floated as possible Trump VP

The first Republican presidential primaries are nearly a year away and the candidate field is unsettled Click here for the Press-Republican story 

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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