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Michael Cashman and Chris Rosenquest | MLJ Interview – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Michael Cashman and Chris Rosenquest | MLJ Interview – Mountain Lake PBS

Stefanik House Floor Remarks on Objecting to Certain Electors

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.  – Tonight, Congresswoman Stefanik spoke on the House Floor to condemn the violence that took place on the United States Capitol grounds today, and object to certain electors during the Joint Session of Congress to Count Electoral Ballots. The transcript of Congresswoman Stefanik’s speech is below, […]

Congress validates Biden’s presidential election victory; Trump says there will be ‘orderly transition’ (Timeline) – syracuse.com

Source: Congress validates Biden’s presidential election victory; Trump says there will be ‘orderly transition’ (Timeline) – syracuse.com

Woman Fatally Shot As Far-Right Insurrectionists Storm Capitol : Congress Reconvenes After Insurrection: Live Updates : NPR

Source: Woman Fatally Shot As Far-Right Insurrectionists Storm Capitol : Congress Reconvenes After Insurrection: Live Updates : NPR

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Statement on Violence at the United States Capitol

  Washington, D.C. – This is truly a tragic day for America. I fully condemn the dangerous violence and destruction that occurred today at the United States Capitol. Americans have a Constitutional right to protest and freedom of speech, but violence in any form is absolutely unacceptable and anti-American. The perpetrators of this un-American violence […]

Stec, Senate Colleagues Outline Legislative Vision For 2021

On the eve of the 2021 Legislative Session in Albany, members of the Senate Republican conference today announced their “RESET NEW YORK STATE” agenda, outlining a list of goals for state government in the months ahead to help families, businesses and communities recover from the myriad challenges caused by COVID-19. Senator Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) said […]

New year, new Plattsburgh mayor | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: New year, new mayor | Local News | pressrepublican.com

NEW: Rep. Stefanik will object to Biden’s win | NCPR News

Source: NEW: Rep. Stefanik will object to Biden’s win | NCPR News

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Releases Statement on Her Objection to the Contested Election

I am honored every day to represent New York’s 21st Congressional District, and I believe it is my solemn and sacred duty to serve as your voice and your vote in Washington. I swore an oath to protect and defend our Constitution – the utmost duty I perform as a Member of the United States […]

Details Of Coronavirus Relief Bill: Direct Payments, Unemployment : NPR

Source: Details Of Coronavirus Relief Bill: Direct Payments, Unemployment : NPR

Peru Gazette’s 2020 County and Local Election Analysis

Absentee and Early Voting Follows National Trend By John T. Ryan The Clinton County Board of Elections published the final 2020 Election Results on November 24th.   President-Elect Joseph carried Clinton County with 18,364 (51.82%) vs Donald Trump’s 16,514 (46.6%). Other candidates garnered 559 votes (1.58%).   Countywide absentee voting mirrored national trends with Biden […]

Stefanik Joins Bipartisan Group of State Elected Officials in Opposition of Governor Cuomo’s Decision to Close Watertown Correctional Facility and Clinton Annex Facility

Washington, D.C.  – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has released the below statement following Governor Cuomo’s decision to close the Watertown Correctional Facility and the Clinton Annex: “In his latest misguided attempt to weaken our law enforcement and make New York less safe, Governor Cuomo is pulling the rug out from our correction officers, their families, and […]

Sen. Betty Little reflects on three decades in North Country politics | NCPR News

Source: Sen. Betty Little reflects on three decades in North Country politics | NCPR News

Judge tells counties to resolve Brindisi-Tenney election by start of new Congress – syracuse.com

Source: Judge tells counties to resolve Brindisi-Tenney election by start of new Congress – syracuse.com

Cuomo considers raising taxes on the wealthy to close budget gap | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo considers raising taxes on the wealthy to close budget gap | NCPR News

Poll: Why 80 Million Americans Didn’t Vote In Year Of Record Turnout : NPR

Source: Poll: Why 80 Million Americans Didn’t Vote In Year Of Record Turnout : NPR

Live updates: Biden secures his win over Trump as California’s electoral votes put president-elect over the top – The Washington Post

Source: Live updates: Biden secures his win over Trump as California’s electoral votes put president-elect over the top – The Washington Post

On Twitter, former Cuomo aide alleges sexual harassment by governor

Source: On Twitter, former Cuomo aide alleges sexual harassment by governor

Vandals target Burlington city councilors

Source: Vandals target Burlington city councilors

Stefanik endorses lawsuit seeking to overturn presidential election results

Source: Stefanik endorses lawsuit seeking to overturn presidential election results

Clinton County 2020 Official Election Results 

Joseph Biden Carries Clinton County 51.82% (18,364) to 46.60% (16,515)  Source: Summary Results – Election Night Reporting

Breaking her silence, Stefanik supports Trump’s challenges to election

Source: Breaking her silence, Stefanik supports Trump’s challenges to election

‘Year of the Republican woman’: How Stefanik helped bring record number of GOP women to Congress this year | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: ‘Year of the Republican woman’: How Stefanik helped bring record number of GOP women to Congress this year | News | pressrepublican.com

Slammed by $20 billion in losses, New York hospitals lobby for more federal aid

Source: Slammed by $20 billion in losses, New York hospitals lobby for more federal aid

Churchill: A Supreme check on Andrew Cuomo’s power

Source: Churchill: A Supreme check on Andrew Cuomo’s power