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Archive for 'State Legislator News'

Jones wins fourth term as assemblyman for the 115th District

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New Yorkers pass Environmental Bond Act by wide margin

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Federal judge again rules parts of New York state’s gun law unconstitutional

Click here for the Syracuse.com story  A little sidenote – Judge Suddaby grew up in Picketts Corners, Saranac, NY.

Should NY spend $4.2 billion on climate change mitigation and the environment?

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Jones, Chilton vie for Assembly

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Stec, Lapper facing off for State Senate

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State Senator Dan Stec debates challenger Jean Lapper

Click here for the Mountain Lake PBS Coverage 

Here is a sample ballot for the Nov. 8, 2022 election

The Environmental Bond Question is on the reverse side of the ballot  2022 Sample Ballot in Peru, NY

Assemblyman Billy Jones announces bills to help volunteer fire departments

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined firefighters from the North Country today to announce that he introduced three bills to help volunteer fire departments in their recruitment and retention efforts and make much-needed capital improvements. One bill creates the Volunteer Firefighter Training Fund to help firefighters complete over […]

Town Justice candidate Scott Thurber responds to Peru Gazette’s questions

October 11, 2022, Peru – The 2022 general election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Peru voters can cast ballots in contests for Governor/ Lt. Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, United States Senator, State Supreme Court Justice, Representative in Congress, State Senator, Member of the NYS Assembly, […]

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Hold Drinking Water Polluters Accountable

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Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day? NY bill proposes holiday change

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Lawmakers react to federal block of gun provisions

Provisions will remain in effect pending appeal, AG says Click here to view the Sun Community News story 

STEC ANNOUNCES LOCAL LIBRARY GRANTS

Nearly $500,000 in state aid to be dispersed to libraries across the 45th Senate District Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today announced that nearly $500,000 in State Aid for Library Construction is being given out to eight local libraries in the 45th Senate District. This funding will help libraries make needed building improvements and repairs, and […]

Federal judge temporarily blocks part of NY’s new gun law

The ruling is a temporary victory for some New York residents. Click here to see the ABC News report 

Hochul urged to sign law to strengthen spending oversight – Billions of $ state spending not subject to Comptroller’s audit

“At issue is the full restoration of the oversight, which was removed a decade ago, for the state comptroller’s office to review contracts at the state’s public college systems and the Office of General Services.” Click here for the State of Politics story 

Peru teacher Leif Sorgule awarded $50,000 National Teaching Prize

By John T. Ryan (Please Share) Peru Oct. 4, 2022 – Students filled the Peru High School Auditorium this morning for a surprise presentation. Harbor Freight Tools For Schools named Peru High School technology teacher Leif Sorgule a $50,000 National Teaching Prize winner. Sorgule is one of only twenty teachers nationwide receiving the award. As […]

Assemblyman Jones introduces bill to create middle-income home energy assistance fund

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State politicians are growing concerned about NY’s legal marijuana rollout

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PHOTO STORY: Trooper Brian S. Falb Memorial Bridges dedicated

Family and community applaud public tribute for local 9/11 first responder Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NY volunteer fire departments can now charge for an ambulance. That could save rural EMS services

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New gun laws raise concern for Battle of Plattsburgh reenactments

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Assemblyman Billy Jones: State must take action so that reenactors can continue to use antique rifles during reenactments

From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) today joined organizers of the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration event to call on the Governor to take action so that reenactors can continue to use antique rifles at historical reenactments. Due to the recent concealed carry law that went into effect on September […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Statement on Wage Board Decision

“New Yorkers- not just farmers- will feel the ramifications of the Wage Board’s decision to lower the overtime threshold for farmworkers from 60 to 40 hours. Considering the current supply chain issues, the cost of fuel, and inflation, this decision will negatively impact access and affordability of fresh food and products from New York State […]

Statement: Wage Board decision furthers farmers’ suffering

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