WAMC NORTHEAST PUBLIC RADIO: New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Discusses Coronavirus Impact On District
Written by Pat Bradley for WAMC Northeast Public Radio on March 24, 2020 New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik wants the federal government to protect the businesses and workers in her district as debate continues over a pandemic rescue bill in the Senate. The 21st District Republican also wants rural medical facilities assured that they will […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Stefanik’s priority: Relief for small businesses
Written by Cara Chapman in The Press-Republican on March 24, 2020 PLATTSBURGH — In a conference call with district media Monday, North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) stressed that people need to take the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously. She also continued to push people to go to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, State Department of […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Elected officials share updates on COVID-19 response
Written by Cara Chapman in The Press-Republican on March 23, 2020 PLATTSBURGH — As part of a tele-town hall Friday, North Country elected officials took questions about how federal and state governments are addressing businesses’ and constituents’ concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Country Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, which included Congresswoman Elise […]
SUN COMMUNITY NEWS: Stefanik provides update on COVID-19 fight
Written by Keith Lobdell in The Sun Community News on March 23, 2020 WASHINGTON | New York State Congresswoman Elise Stefanik gave an update on how she feels the fight against COVID-19 is going during a conference call Monday. Stefanik said she will be doing update calls throughout the week with media within the 21st […]
POST-STAR: NOTEBOOK: Stefanik says Trump should direct companies to manufacture medical supplies
Written by Michael Goot in The Post-Star on March 23, 2020 U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, said President Donald Trump should direct companies to produce personal protective equipment and other medical supplies. Last Wednesday, Trump invoked the Defense Production Act, which allows him to order that manufacturers make certain equipment necessary for the nation to […]
7 NEWS: Stefanik pushes for more medical supplies
Written for 7 News on March 21, 2020 WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) – North country congresswoman Elise Stefanik has joined the call for the federal government to do more to provide medical equipment and testing supplies to fight the coronavirus. Stefanik spoke by phone Friday during a teleconference organized by the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of […]
ADIRONDACK DAILY ENTERPRISE: Stefanik: US should aid those who need help most
Written by Aaron Cerbone in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise on March 20, 2020 U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik said Wednesday that money coming from the federal government to help small businesses and people cope with the economic impacts of coronavirus should be focused on the people who need it most. She also said the United States […]
WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES: Stefanik: No plans for a national lockdown
Written by Ben Muir in the Watertown Daily Times on March 20, 2020 WATERTOWN — Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, said there is no plan for a national lockdown, advising her constituents to stay calm but vigilant. Congresswoman Stefanik had a phone call with 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Commander Maj. Gen. Brian J. Mennes […]
NORTH COUNTRY NOW: Stefanik calling for halt of U.S. pharmaceutical production in China, urges Trump to ramp up production of PPE
Written in North Country Now on March 20, 2020 St. Lawrence County’s representative in Congress is calling for drug production in China for the U.S. domestic market be pulled, and is joining New York’s governor to urge President Trump to ramp up production of personal protective equipment to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Congresswoman Elise […]
NBC 5: North Country businesses prepare for what could be long-term closure
Written by Elena Barilla for NBC 5 on March 20, 2020 PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Early this morning, Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered 100% of nonessential employees to work from home in order to prevent spread of COVID-19, forcing some local small businesses to close. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik says she’s getting hundreds of calls to her office […]
