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SENATOR STEC ON EXECUTIVE BUDGET: HOW DOES A $260 BILLION BUDGET MAKE NEW YORK MORE AFFORDABLE? Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today gave the following statement following Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal: “Governor Hochul started the year by announcing that affordability would be the defining term of her agenda this year. With this year’s Executive Budget […]

Governor Proposes Balanced Budget With No New Income Tax Increases; State has Over $14.6 Billion in Reserves for a ‘Rainy Day’ Full Budget Book Available Here Governor Hochul News Release of Jan. 20, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today laid out her plans for a stronger, safer, more affordable New York as she unveiled the […]

More details expected in executive budget proposal Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

A legislative column by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury)              In her 2026 State of the State agenda, Governor Hochul presented the following language:             “…today, several former correctional facilities – Camp Gabriels, Moriah Shock and Mount McGregor – sit dormant. These crumbling sites are more than just eyesores; they are environmental hazards and lost opportunities […]

State legislators found Gov. Hochul’s State of the State lacking in support for North Country communities Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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Cost relief, child care, energy priorities in annual address Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

“…seasonal activity and other outdoor leisure activities will require adaptation to withstand warming Northeast winters.” Click here for the VTPublic story 

Georgian, Adirondack leaders use Rotary programs to exchange small-scale farming and food security ideas Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Albany, Gov. Hochul Jan. 8, 2026 News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $19.5 million interior renovation at The Egg Performing Arts Center that modernized the building while honoring its original design. The transformative capital project, the first of its kind since the building was constructed nearly 50 years ago, […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C., Elise Stefanik News Release of Jan. 7, 2026 – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) successfully delivered $17,078,064 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country. “I’m proud to have secured more than $17 million in federal funding for critical projects that will strengthen North Country innovation, protect public health, […]

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Mark Henry continuing as Legislature Chairman Clinton County, NY News Release of January 6, 2026 – The Clinton County Legislature successfully concluded its annual reorganizational meeting, formally establishing its leadership team for the coming year. The meeting underscores the Legislature’s continued commitment to progress, stability and the well-being of communities throughout Clinton County. Mark Henry […]

NYPD Data Shows 2025 was the Safest Year for Gun Violence in New York City on Record With the Fewest Shooting Incidents And Shooting Victims Subway Crime Reached the Lowest Level in 16 Years Peru Gazette Note – Read the stats toward the end of the release; there are still many problems to solve  NYS […]

One hundred and forty laws that almost were. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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Average Increase of Nearly $1,400 for Individuals and $3,000 for Couples Per Year Albany, NY NYS News Release of Jan. 2, 2026 – Governor Hochul today slammed Congressional Republicans for failing to extend the existing enhanced premium tax credits, which expired on December 31, 2025. Due to Washington Republicans’ failure to take action, health insurance […]

Middle Class Tax Cut Beginning on January 1 for More Than 8.3 Million New Yorkers Minimum Wage Increasing Statewide on January 1 Largest Child Tax Credit Expansion in New York State History Beginning in 2026 Albany, NYS News Release of Jan. 1. 2026 – With the new tax year beginning January 1, 2026, Governor Kathy […]