INFORM NNY: Local Congresswoman receives Farm Bureau Circle of Friends award

Mar 24th, 2021 by Isabella Colello WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWTI) — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik recently received an award recognizing her for her support of New York agriculture. NY-21 Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced on Tuesday that she as presented the American Farm Bureau Circle of Friends Award by the New York Farm Bureau. According to Stefanik, this […]

INFORM NNY: Success for Rural Students and Communities Act introduced to House, Senate

Mar 23, 2021 by Isabella Colello WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWTI) — New legislation was introduced to the U.S. Congress and Senate on Tuesday aiming to increase funding for higher education in rural communities. The Success for Rural Students and Communities Act, H.R. 7497, was introduced to the House of Representatives with the goal of establishing a rural […]

PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Stefanik: possible migrant move ‘dangerous’

Mar 23, 2021 by Cara Chapman PLATTSBURGH —U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville)sharply criticized President Joe Bidenfollowing reports that his administration is considering flying migrants to facilities near the northern border for processing. The Washington Post reportedFriday that, following a new spike in families and children crossing into South Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection was […]

Letter to the Editor: Stefanik is holding Cuomo accountable

By Shamus Mulderry Since December, our representatives have been silent, but not Elise.I think we must take a moment to recognize Rep. Stefanik for her unwavering effort to hold Cuomo accountable. Elise has been consistent, strong and determined to uncover the truth.Elise has consistently held Gov. Cuomo accountable when all others did not. U.S. Sen. […]

NNY360: Stefanik ranked as most effective Republican in Congress on commerce, 10th most effective House Republican overall

Mar 18, 2021, By Times Staff Report WASHINGTON — Rep. Elise M. Stefanik has been ranked the 10th most-effective Republican member in the House of Representatives, and the most effective Republican on banking and commerce issues. That’s according to the Center for Effective Lawmaking, a non-partisan political think-tank that’s a collaboration between the University of […]

Letter to the Editor: Stefanik is protecting the 2nd Amendment

March 17, 2021 By Bob Giordano I want to applaud Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s new Second Amendment Guarantee Act. Elise has always been a proud support of the Second Amendment and I know she will continue to be a champion of our right to bear arms. I encourage all my fellow 2A supporters to look into […]

Letter to the Editor: Elise keeps being a beacon for bipartisanship

March 17, 2021 By Molly Criscitello Our representative has (once) been identified as one of the most bipartisan members in all of congress. Elise has the ability and experience to understand legislation and the good it can do in our district. Elise has consistently worked across the aisle, and according to the Lugar Center, a […]

PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Reps in Action: March 17, 2021

March 17, 2021 By Staff Stefanik supports PPP deadline extension WASHINGTON, D.C.— On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) cosponsored a bill that would extend the covered period for the Paycheck Protection Program to June 30. According to a press release, the current deadline to apply for funds is March 31. “More than $128 billion […]