LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stefanik has stood up to China
Written by Nicholas Williamson in The Post-Star Editor: The coronavirus has taken the life of too many Americans and has impacted the entire country. During this trying time, we need a representative that will make effective decisions that put the safety and interests of Americans first. Elise Stefanik is the representative that is working for […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stefanik will fight for us
Written by John Peters in The Post-Star Editor: During these uncertain times, we need leaders who can provide practical solutions to ensure that our communities can survive. This includes a guarantee that the families in our community are provided with all the necessary resources that will keep everyone connected and up to date on important […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stefanik is reflecting north country values
Written by Scott Niles in the Watertown Daily Times U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s preparedness and ability to handle this global health crisis is the type of leadership we deserve in NY-21. Not only is Rep. Stefanik flooding our local news outlets with information and resources for our region, she also is offering her time to […]
TIMES UNION: White House selects Stefanik for task force on reopening
Written by Emilie Munson in the Times Union on April 16, 2020 WASHINGTON — The White House has tapped U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, to join a task force with other members of Congress to plan the reopening of the economy. The task force held an introductory call Thursday morning during which President Donald Trump […]
WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES: USDA says details on direct-payment to farmers program coming ‘shortly’
Written by Ben Muir in the Watertown Daily Times on April 16, 2020 WATERTOWN — The agricultural coordinator for Jefferson County is saying farmers appreciate Congresswoman Elise M. Stefanik’s efforts to bring economic relief to farmers in the north country, which could be coming shortly. Farmers across the country let alone the north country are […]
WAMC NORTHEAST PUBLIC RADIO: Stefanik Updates Press On COVID-19 Response
Written by Lucas Willard for WAMC Northeast Public Radio on April 16, 2020 Northern New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik held a conference call with reporters on Wednesday. The Republican answered questions about the government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Congress is currently in recess. But on a call with reporters Wednesday, New York’s 21st District Congresswoman Elise […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Stefanik supports halt of WHO funding
Written by Cara Chapman in the Press-Republican on April 16, 2020 PLATTSBURGH — North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik supports President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend funding to the World Health Organization pending review. In a tweet Tuesday evening, she characterized the organization’s response regarding COVID-19 as “abject failure” and said it “spewed Chinese Communist Party […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Stefanik: Testing access main priority
Written by Cara Chapman in the Press-Republican on April 16, 2020 PLATTSBURGH — When it comes to reopening the economy, North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik supports a regionalized approach. In a conference call with media Wednesday, she said she hopes Gov. Andrew Cuomo will include upstate chambers of commerce, county officials and public health officials […]
MY CHAMPLAIN VALLEY: Stefanik announces $30 million in federal virus relief for North Country
Written by Devin Bates for My Champlain Valley on April 15, 2020 Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) announced new federal relief funding for North Country colleges and airports Wednesday, and also called on congressional leadership to be more flexible with seasonal businesses. Airports across the North Country will receive a total of $5.9 million in CARES […]
TIMES UNION: Stefanik raises $1.5 million after record-breaking previous quarter
Written by Emilie Munson in the Times Union on April 15, 2020 WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik raised $1.5 million in campaign donations in the first three months of 2020, following a record-breaking previous quarter in which she capitalized on her high-profile role during the impeachment inquiry. The Schuylerville Republican has $4 million on […]