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 […]
NEWS 10: Stefanik joins others in call for expansion of seasonal business loan program
Written by Jay Petrequin for News 10 on April 15, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEWS10) – U.S. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, put her name on a letter Tuesday calling for Congress to consider legislation to aid seasonal businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter specifically points to seasonal businesses participating in the Paycheck Protection Program, which […]
SPECTRUM NEWS: Bipartisan Letter Urges Aid For New York Dairy Farms
Written by Nick Reisman for Spectrum News on April 14, 2020 Reps. Elise Stefanik and Anthony Brindisi on Tuesday released a letter to federal agriculture officials urging them to provide support for New York dairy farms amid the coronavirus pandemic. Farms are struggling nationwide as direct markets like restaurants and schools have shuttered over the […]
LEADER-HERALD: Stefanik points out her support for district
Written by Briana O’Hara in The Leader-Herald on April 14, 2020 JOHNSTOWN — The Fulton County Board of Supervisors held a live video meeting on Monday where they were joined by New York’s 21st Congressional District Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. Stefanik gave the board an update as to what she has been working on to help […]
