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Source: Locals remember Jan. 6 Capitol riot | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Tough case or ‘cowardice’? Drop of Cuomo case splits experts – syracuse.com

“As the 2022 legislative session begins, there’s much to be done if we’re finally going to get New York State, and upstate in particular, heading in the right direction. While I agree with aspects of Governor Hochul’s agenda and look forward to working with her on those items, she also failed to address other important […]

“On January 6, 2021, I strongly and clearly condemned the violence and destruction that occurred at the U.S. Capitol – just as I strongly condemned the entire year of violence and lawlessness that raged across our nation throughout 2020. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the U.S. Capitol Police for their bravery and […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined members of local tourism agencies and business owners to urge New York to renew funding for the Beekmantown Gateway Center, the first rest stop for southbound travelers on Interstate 87 located between Exits 41 and 40. The Adirondack Regional Tourism Council was […]

Source: NY panel wants to merge districts of GOP Reps. John Katko, Claudia Tenney – syracuse.com

Source: Kathy Hochul will propose term limits for New York’s top elected offices

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced the VA Safe Holidays Act to protect veterans from identity theft and fraud. In 2019 and 2020 alone, veterans reported over 201,000 cases of fraud and identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. “Our veterans have selflessly worked to protect […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones During the 2021 legislative session, the New York State Legislature passed three bills called the Pharmacy Rescue Package (A1396/S3762, A5457/S3566, and A7598/S6603) to regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). All three bills have overwhelming support from state legislators, with A1396/S3762 passing the Assembly unanimously and A7598/S6603 passing both houses […]

Source: Friends, colleagues mourn passing of ‘Adirondack icon’

Source: City Council votes down mayor’s police chief pick | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Stefanik votes along party lines against three bills | NCPR News

Source: Farm workers angered after NY labor department delays action on 40-hour work week | WAMC

Source: NY wage board delays decision on farmworker overtime threshold | Politics | auburnpub.com

Source: Small dairy farmers eligible for an increase in subsidies – VTDigger

  Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he authored to help stop the spread of invasive aquatic species in the Adirondacks was signed by Governor Hochul today. “I am proud to have authored this bill that will help combat aquatic invasive species in the Adirondack region and I want to thank Governor […]

Source: NYC gives noncitizens the right to vote. Here’s what comes next. – City & State New York

Source: New York Attorney General Letitia James ends bid for governor

Source: SUNY Chancellor Resigns – The Legislative Gazette

Source: Say ‘so long’ to polystyrene containers | Sun Community News ALBANY | New rule will limit or severely restrict the use of this popular plastic.

Source: NY21 Democratic chairs endorse Matt Castelli | NCPR News

Source: Bob Dole, longtime public servant and WWII veteran, dies – ABC News

Source: Rep. Tom Suozzi enters race for governor, fourth Democrat to declare | NCPR News

Source: Leahy reflects on his decadeslong career, the changing landscape of American politics and his cautious optimism for the future – VTDigger

Source: NY-21 candidate plans to walk the walk | Local News | pressrepublican.com