Archive for 'Political News'
As Senator Patrick Leahy ponders reelection, potential successors prepare for a vacancy – VTDigger
Source: As Leahy ponders reelection, potential successors prepare for a vacancy – VTDigger
Posted: May 28th, 2021 under Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Progressives, unions urge Cuomo to reconsider mask rules
Source: Progressives, unions urge Cuomo to reconsider mask rules
Posted: May 28th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Political News.
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Conroy still hopes to get on Area 4 ballot | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Source: Conroy still hopes to get on Area 4 ballot | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: May 26th, 2021 under Northern NY News, Political News.
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Biden administration reins in street-level enforcement by ICE – The Washington Post
Source: Biden administration reins in street-level enforcement by ICE – The Washington Post
Posted: May 26th, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Poll finds good and bad news for embattled Cuomo | NCPR News
Source: Poll finds good and bad news for embattled Cuomo | NCPR News
Posted: May 24th, 2021 under Political News, State Government News.
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Farmers dig in against proposed ban on coated seeds | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Source: Farmers dig in against proposed ban on coated seeds | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: May 20th, 2021 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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STEC: LOW-INCOME BROADBAND EXEMPTION GUIDANCE UPDATED
Important to smaller companies providing high-speed internet service State Senator Dan Stec said he is pleased the Public Service Commission (PSC) updated its guidance for small Internet Service Provider (ISPs) companies seeking an exemption from providing low-income broadband, which was enacted as part of this year’s state budget. The 2021-22 state budget mandates companies offer […]
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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State Senate Approves Legislation to Help Farm Cideries
From the office of State Senator Dan Stec Legislation supporting New York’s growing farm cidery industry passed the Senate today. Senator Dan Stec is a co-sponsor of Senate bill S556 that would allow both interstate and intrastate shipment of hard cider. “This growing industry is poised to do even better if farms are […]
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Business News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Assemblyman Jones, North Country Chamber of Commerce hold joint press conference on the impact of the border closure and solutions to safely reopen
(From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones) Assemblyman Billy Jones (D- Chateaugay Lake) joined local business leaders and families impacted by the United States-Canada for a press conference at the North Country Chamber of Commerce to call on the federal government and New York State to start making steps to allow a phased reopening […]
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Peru Democrats To Meet
I hope you’ve been fully enjoying our beautiful spring weather. The Peru Democratic Committee will be meeting at 6 pm on Thursday, May 20th, in the main meeting room of the Peru Town Hall. I hope you can join us, as one of the major talking points of the evening will be a discussion of […]
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Peru News, Political News.
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Betty Little to be honored by road-dedication ceremony | Sun Community News LAKE GEORGE |
Source: Betty Little to be honored by road-dedication ceremony | Sun Community News LAKE GEORGE | Longtime state legislator Betty Little of Queensbury, who recently retired as state Senator, is to be honored Wednesday May 19 when a prominent road in Lake George is
Posted: May 15th, 2021 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Statement From House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik
Washington, DC – House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik released the following statement after being elected to House Republican Leadership by her colleagues: “I’m truly honored and humbled to earn the support of my colleagues to serve as House Republican Conference Chair. House Republicans are united in our focus to fight on behalf of the […]
Posted: May 14th, 2021 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Tipsters, photos lead to Capitol riot charges against another Central NY man, feds say – syracuse.com
Source: Tipsters, photos lead to Capitol riot charges against another Central NY man, feds say – syracuse.com
Posted: May 14th, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Political News.
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New York Poised To Expand Voting Rights As Other States Suppress Them – Gothamist
“Voters across New York State will have the chance to fundamentally expand voting access this fall when two state constitutional amendments appear on the ballot: one would establish same-day voter registration and the other would allow for no-excuse absentee ballots.” Source: New York Poised To Expand Voting Rights As Other States Suppress Them – Gothamist
Posted: May 13th, 2021 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Statement to America From NY-21 Republican Country Chairs Endorsing Congresswoman Elise Stefanik For House Republican Conference Chair
Washington, DC – Following Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) officially entering the race for House Republican Conference Chair, all twelve NY-21 Republican county chairs released the following statement supporting Stefanik’s candidacy: As the 12 County Chairs in NY-21, we are incredibly proud to endorse Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for House Republican Conference Chair. Elise has been a […]
Posted: May 12th, 2021 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Uber and Lyft set to offer free rides to US vaccine sites
Source: Uber and Lyft set to offer free rides to US vaccine sites
Posted: May 12th, 2021 under Business News, Heathcare News, Political News.
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Senate Republicans call for laws to protect police
Source: Senate Republicans call for laws to protect police
Posted: May 11th, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Political News.
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Who wants to run for governor as a Republican in 2022? |
Source: Who wants to run for governor as a Republican in 2022? |
Posted: May 11th, 2021 under Political News, State Government News.
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Jobs in NY: Why businesses are facing a worker shortage | NCPR News
“However, he said the real issue has been about retention. “We’ve had issues like where temps come in to work … they’re there for one day, and things appear to be OK, then they have their 9:30 break the next day and we just don’t hear from them and neither the temp agency or I can […]
Posted: May 11th, 2021 under Business News, Congressional News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Et Tu, Elise? Cheney Set To Lose Leadership Job To Lawmaker Who Nominated Her For It | NCPR News
Source: Et Tu, Elise? Cheney Set To Lose Leadership Job To Lawmaker Who Nominated Her For It | NCPR News
Posted: May 11th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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With earmarks reinstated, Leahy poised to deliver more federal money to Vermont – VTDigger
Source: With earmarks reinstated, Leahy poised to deliver more federal money to Vermont – VTDigger
Posted: May 10th, 2021 under Congressional News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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House Minority Leader McCarthy endorses Stafanik for GOP Conference Chair post – syracuse.com
Source: House Minority Leader McCarthy endorses Stafanik for GOP Conference Chair post – syracuse.com
Posted: May 10th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Schumer urges U.S., Canada to reopen border to vaccinated travelers – syracuse.com
Source: Schumer urges U.S., Canada to reopen border to vaccinated travelers – syracuse.com
Posted: May 6th, 2021 under Business News, Congressional News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Trump endorses Stefanik for GOP leadership role | NCPR News
Source: Trump endorses Stefanik for GOP leadership role | NCPR News
Posted: May 5th, 2021 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik emerges as frontrunner to replace Cheney | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Source: Stefanik emerges as frontrunner to replace Cheney | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: May 5th, 2021 under Congressional News, Political News.
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