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Source: Hochul admin. eyeing more prison closures | News | pressrepublican.com

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) held a press conference on Friday, Oct. 29, to highlight the commercial driver license (CDL) workforce shortage and discuss how it has impacted North Country businesses. Jones is pushing for the state government to develop solutions to help potential drivers obtain their CDL and showcasing local programs that help drivers […]

“Auditors found that ESD, with few exceptions, does not monitor whether its programs are meeting their goals. It also doesn’t work to identify successes or failures or apply successful strategies to other programs.” Source: DiNapoli audit criticizes Empire State Development for poor oversight of programs – syracuse.com

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) is reminding small business owners to take advantage of the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. He helped secure this program in the 2021-22 state budget to assist small businesses that were financially impacted by the pandemic. Jones also wants residents to […]

Senator Dan Stec today said landlords who were unable to participate in the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) may apply for assistance available through a new $125 million fund. The program is administered by the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and applications are now being accepted. “This is a […]

The broadband survey can be found at www.empirestatebroadband.com. Source: North Country residents urged to complete broadband survey | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After months of calling for details of the Upstate Cellular Coverage Task Force probe, North Country lawmakers are now urging area residents to complete a state b

“It’s not often that voters get a shot at immediate results. But that’s exactly the opportunity New Yorkers will have this fall, as a proposal to amend the state constitution faces its final hurdle. The proposed “Green Amendment” would guarantee clean air and water as a legal right in New York. It passed the New […]

Source: Assemblyman Jones: Next steps for gypsy moth infestation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In the spring, forests across the North Country experienced an infestation of Lymantria dispar dispar commonly known as gypsy moth, causing a severe loss of foliage

Source: NYS Assembly considers limiting a pesticide linked to bee deaths | NCPR News

Source: Smaller cities like Plattsburgh the focus of new legislative cities committee | NCPR News

Source: New Arts Park Dedicated To Retired Senator Betty Little | WAMC

Source: Betty Little Arts Park opened with a splash | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Former Sen. Betty Little served in the New York State Assembly for seven years before being elected as senator in November of 2002, where she served for 18 years.

Source: New York lawmakers vote to extend eviction moratorium, approve new cannabis leaders – syracuse.com

Source: State lawmakers reach a deal to extend the eviction moratorium – City & State New York

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “The recent announcement that the legislature is taking up the eviction moratorium extension is misguided. For over a year, landlords across New York have not been able to collect rent from their tenants because of the failure of the rental relief programs to rollout funding. This is infuriating. […]

Source: A new ethical zeitgeist hits Albany – City & State New York

Note – This bill has not been passed. Source: NY bill would require Covid vaccine for kids to attend school – syracuse.com

Source: New York Assembly to suspend Cuomo impeachment investigation Assemblyman Billy Jones issued this comment: “Throughout the impeachment investigation, I have repeatedly called on Governor Cuomo to resign so that my colleagues and I in the State Legislature can continue to govern despite the controversies surrounding him. I do personally wish that the impeachment investigation […]

Source: Cuomo impeachment probe nearly done: Lawmakers give deadline for evidence – syracuse.com

Source: What happens if Andrew Cuomo is impeached? A look at NY’s process – syracuse.com

Source: Majority of New York Assembly would oust Cuomo if he doesn’t quit

                Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that two of his constituents were appointed to the New York State Rural Health Council –former Congressman Bill Owens and Citizen Advocates CEO James Button.                                                                                         “Efforts to improve public health face unique challenges in the North Country because of its expansive area and limited access to health care […]

Source: Simpson urges North Country participation in redistricting process | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Assemblyman Matt Simpson is urging North Country residents to make their voices heard and get involved in the 2021 redistricting process.

Source: Cuomo signs voting reforms, advocate says there’s more work to do | NCPR News

Source: Future of cellular task force in doubt | State News | nny360.com