Category: In The News

THE SUN: New federal bill looks to incentivize state bail action

November 2, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has joined New York Republican colleagues in introducing the Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering (SERVE) Our Communities Act-aimed at incentivizing stronger bail laws and improving public safety. Since taking effect in 2020, New York State’s bail reform laws have eliminated cash bail and expanded […]

THE SUN: Stefanik pushes for release of rural education funds

October 29, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is calling for the Department of Education to release funds for the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program. “Our rural students have faced unique challenges during the past year and a half, making it critical they receive the necessary support to keep them on […]

THE SUN: Stefanik votes to better protect federal law enforcement

October 28, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik voted Oct. 27 to advance legislation that would support federal law enforcement and bring accused killers of federal officers to the U.S. for prosecution. “Our law enforcement, including our border patrol agents, put their lives on the line for our safety,” Stefanik said. “Officers that […]

THE SUN: Local lawmakers gather in Schroon Lake to discuss broadband

October 28, 2021 SCHROON LAKE | Strategies to close gaps in high-speed broadband connectivity were discussed at a meeting organized by Sen. Dan Stec at the Schroon Lake Town Hall Oct. 28. Joining Stec were Assembly members Matt Simpson, Carrie Woerner and Billy Jones, U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s regional representative, Michael Zembricki; John Wheatley and […]

ABC50 NOW: Samaritan Medical Center awarded over $1.2M in FEMA disaster relief funding

October 27, 2021 by Isabella Colello WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — The Samaritan Medical Center has received significant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA has awarded Samaritan Medical Center, a hospital in the Samaritan Health System, $1,210,144.13 in disaster relief funding. Funding from this program will assist the 290-bed hospital with costs incurred from […]

FOX NEWS: Rep. Stefanik blasts Biden over ‘unconstitutional’ vaccine mandate: ‘Government overreach at its worst’

October 26, 2021 New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik called President Biden’svaccine mandate“unconstitutional” and warned that it is only making the current labor shortage worse. On “The Faulkner Focus,” Stefanik, R-N.Y., said Republicans areopposed to the mandate, which she considers an overreach by the government, and promised to defend Americans’ freedoms. ELISE STEFANIK:These vaccine mandates, whether […]

THE SUN: Stefanik looks to add North Country counties to National Heritage Area

October 22, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has introduced legislation to enhance the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area to include Washington and Saratoga counties. The measure would expand opportunities for both counties to participate in federal grant programs, increase tourism, and support economic development in Washington and Saratoga Counties. “The North […]

ADIRONDACK DAILY ENTERPRISE: Stefanik outraises Democrat opponents

October 21, 2021 by Alex Gault The latest congressional financial statements are out, showing Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has again handily outraised her growing field of competitors. In a series of routine disclosure documents filed Friday, Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, showed she raised $1,140,947 between July 1 and Sept. 30, for her congressional campaign alone. Factoring in the […]