PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Stefanik, Gillibrand call for clarity on cash payments
Written by the Press-Republican on April 2, 2020 PLATTSBURGH — On Wednesday, both Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) called for clarity regarding Social Security beneficiaries receiving their direct payments through the recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act allows the U.S. Treasury Department to send […]
GLENS FALLS CHRONICLE: Rep. Stefanik on coronavirus: The Chronicle’s interview
Interview conducted by Gordon Woodworth in The Glens Falls Chronicle on April 2, 2020 Editor’s note: The following interview was conducted on Thursday, March 19. We’re able to bring it to you now. Several Chronicle staff members submitted questions. Then-News Editor Gordon Woodworth conducted the phone interview. Here are excerpts. Again, this is from March 19. […]
NORTH COUNTRY NOW: Reps Stefanik, Gillibrand request Secretary of Health and Human Services prioritize funding for regional hospitals
Written by North Country Now on April 2, 2020 Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has joined other members of the New York and New Jersey Congressional Delegations in sending a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar requesting that he prioritize funding for regional hospitals. The same day, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, released a […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: COs can wear masks
Written by Joe Mahoney (CNHI) in the Press-Republican on April 1, 2020 ALBANY — State corrections and parole officers can now wear protective masks inside the state prisons following a concerted push by labor unions, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-North Country, and Assemblyman Billy Jones, D-Plattsburgh, CNHI confirmed Wednesday. The move by the state Department of […]
WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES: Stefanik: Payroll, utilities, rent forgiven under small-business loans
Written by Ben Muir in the Watertown Daily Times on April 1, 2020 The federal coronavirus stimulus bill includes a much talked-about section in which small businesses can apply for loans that can forgive two months of payroll expenses. One of the only provisions in the federal coronavirus bill that small businesses can take advantage […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stefanik trying to hold China Accountable
Written by Keegan Post in the Watertown Daily Times The novel coronavirus has taken the life of too many Americans and has impacted the entire country. During this trying time, we need a representative who will make effective decisions that puts the safety and interests of Americans first. U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is working for […]
SUN COMMUNITY NEWS: Stefanik talks correction officer’s needs, travel in briefing
Written by Keith Lobdell in The Sun Community News on March 31, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. | Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R) said she felt New York State was too slow in restricting prisoner transfers between facilities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic during her Tuesday briefing with local media. “The state was too slow to […]
POST-STAR: NOTEBOOK: Stefanik seeks retrofitting of old hospitals to address COVID-19 surge needs
Written by Michael Goot in The Post-Star on March 30, 2020 U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, is asking Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to consider retrofitting old hospitals and facilities across upstate New York to increase capacity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Stefanik co-authored a letter with U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-Utica, making the […]
LEADER-HERALD: Stefanik wants to stop unnecessary travel to District 21
Written by Aaron Cerbone (Adirondack Daily Enterprise) in The Leader-Herald on March 30, 2020 U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik said Thursday that “New York is the epicenter of coronavirus,” and that she wants to start “cracking down” on people doing nonessential travel to New York’s 21st Congressional District. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, said she believes leaders shouldn’t be […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Stefanik discusses $2 trillion stimulus package
Written by Cara Chapman in the Press-Republican on March 27, 2020 PLATTSBURGH — Elected officials need to tackle the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis and the economic hardship it has brought at the same time, North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) said. In a conference call with district media Thursday morning, she discussed her office’s […]
