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$120 Per Child to Eligible Families Through 2025 Summer EBT Program Albany, June 23, 2025 – Gov. Hochul News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York has begun issuing more than $250 million in food assistance to an estimated 2.2 million low-income children as part of the 2025 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, […]

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Gibbs encourages public interest in government office Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Says Medicaid must be safeguarded from waste, fraud and abuse Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Elise Stefanik News Release  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) in reintroducing the Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act. The purpose of the legislation would allow BOP facilities otherwise classified as “Rest of the U.S.” jurisdictions to be included in a higher locality pay area as […]

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Agreement returns thousands of acres back to Akwesasne Mohawks Click here for the Sun Community News story 

An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for Friday, June 6, 2025 for the following regions: Adirondacks Eastern Lake Ontario Western New York. This advisory is effective 10:00 am until 11:59 pm. The pollutant of concern is Fine Particles. To see the daily Air Quality Index (AQI) forecast for New York State, visit our […]

Congresswoman says the PAC will fund Republican campaigns for local offices. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

May 27, 2025 Governor Hochul News Release  Statewide Investment Will Support the Employment of 21,000 Youth from Low-Income Families Across the State this Summer Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $56.5 million to help approximately 21,000 young people from low-income households enter the job market this summer through New York State’s Summer Youth Employment program. As […]

Dan Stec News Release  Impractical legislation would lead to massive increase in costs on consumers, small businesses  May 27, 2025 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today spoke out about the impact the Packaging Reduction and Infrastructure Act would have on small businesses and consumers in New York State. Formerly known as the Extended Producer Reduction […]

The chemical industry is pushing to replace a sweeping plastics bill with a more business-friendly alternative. Click here for the New York Focus story 

From nursing homes to Planned Parenthood clinics, rural health care in Upstate New York could collapse under proposed Republican budget changes. Click here for the New York Focus Story 

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Albany, Tuesday, May 20 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today welcomed Peru High School junior Connor Baehre to Albany as part of the League of Women Voters’ 2025 Students Inside Albany Conference. Baehre, one of 60 students statewide selected for the conference, spent the afternoon in Albany at the Capitol and shadowed the senator while […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement on President Trump’s announcement of the Golden Dome. “President Trump’s announcement of the Golden Dome represents decisive action and fearless vision to ensure America’s defense future. As a staunch and longtime advocate for a robust strategic missile defense system, and Fort […]

United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher told the BBC Tuesday that 14,000 babies in Gaza are at risk of death in the next 48 hours without aid. Click here for the Vermont Public story 

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