THE SUN: Canada to drop border test requirements for vaccinated
March 16, 2022 by Andrea LaForest PLATTSBURGH | North Country lawmakers, business advocates and residents alike warmly welcomed word that Canada will drop its current testing requirements for vaccinated travelers starting April 1. The change in Canadian policy was announced March 17 and came as long-awaited and welcomed local news. The North Country Chamber of […]
THE SARATOGIAN: Stefanik introduces bill to reauthorize Northern Border Regional Commission
March 15, 2022 WASHINGTON — Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville), along with Rep. Ann Kuster (D-New Hampshire) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues, introduced a bill to extend the Northern Border Regional Commission (NRBC) critical grant program for 10 years, while making additional reforms to encourage business retention and growth. The legislation will strengthen both […]
WRGB: Rep. Stefanik introduces bill to keep flavored milk in schools
March 14, 2022 New York State (WRGB) —Rep. Elise Stefanik (R) is looking to make sure that kids have options for milk in schools. This comes after New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ proposal to ban flavored milk in schools. “Our dairy farmers in Upstate New York and the North Country work hard to produce […]
NY POST: Stefanik bill would require schools to offer chocolate milk in shot at Mayor Adams
March 13, 2022 by Carl Campanile Let them drink chocolate milk! That’s the message upstate New York Rep. Elise Stefanik is sending to health-conscious Mayor Eric Adams in his quest to ban the beloved drink from schools. The Republican from Plattsburgh has introduced federal legislation that would require all schools to offer chocolate milk after […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Federal reps support re-upping Northern Border Regional Commission
March 10, 2022 PLATTSBURGH — North Country federal representatives have joined a bipartisan effort to reauthorize the Northern Border Regional Commission, or NBRC. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) have cosponsored bills in their respective chambers that would extend the commission through fiscal […]
FOX NEWS: Stefanik, congressional Republicans hammer Biden for ‘mask mandate on toddlers’ in Head Start programs
March 10, 2022 by Timothy Nerozzi FIRST ON FOX:Congressional Republicans have whipped together a unified front in opposition to President Biden’s ongoing federal mask mandates for students in the Head Start program. The letter, spearheaded by New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, demands the White House order the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to cease […]
THE SUN: $1M to help transform Plattsburgh Air Force Base passes House
March 10, 2022 PLATTSBURGH | The House Appropriations Package for Fiscal Year 2022, which included $1.5 billion in discretionary spending, passed the House of Representatives this week. The package, which includes $1 million for the Clinton County Business Readiness Program, was supported by U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (Schuylerville-R) and passed the House March 9. “Clinton […]
NEWZJUNKY: Stefanik announces $43 million contract for MetalCraft Marine in Watertown
March 10, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced MetalCraft Marine, Inc., in Watertown will be receiving a $43,856,283 award to support the U.S. Navy. “I am proud that MetalCraft Marine’s hard work has been recognized by this contract award, and now they will continue their important work to support our U.S. Navy,” […]
THE SUN: Stefanik works to reauthorize Northern Border Commission
March 9, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, along with Rep. Ann Kuster (D-NH) and a bipartisan group of colleagues, has introduced a bill to extend the Northern Border Regional Commission (NRBC) critical grant program for 10 years while making additional reforms to encourage business retention and growth. This legislation will strengthen both […]
NNY360: Stefanik introduces bill to expand access to VA benefits
March 9, 2022 by Alex Gault WASHINGTON — After witnessing a veteran and his family lose out on his U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs-administered pension due to bureaucratic hurdles, Congresswoman Elise M. Stefanik has introduced legislation to make it easier for veterans and their families to access their benefits. On Wednesday, Rep. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, introduced […]
