Now is the Time for Plan 2014. Protecting Our Natural Treasures Cannot Wait
American Rivers July 27, 2016 Now is the Time for Plan 2014. Protecting Our Natural Treasures Cannot Wait In the North Country, we are fortunate to be surrounded by many ecological treasures. Protecting these gems for future generations is a job I take very seriously. This is why I have been a strong advocate of […]
Eligible veterans can use VA benefits at River Hospital for mental health, PTSD care
Watertown Daily Times July 28, 2016 Eligible veterans can use VA benefits at River Hospital for mental health, PTSD care ALEXANDRIA BAY — Eligible military veterans seeking mental health care or treatment for post-traumatic stress can now be referred by the Department of Veterans Affairs to use their benefits at River Hospital. The hospital offers […]
Stefanik Highlights Real Results on PTSD Program for Fort Drum Soliders
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 STEFANIK HIGHLIGHTS REAL RESULTS ON PTSD PROGRAM FOR FORT DRUM SOLDIERS Praised for Ensuring Continued Military Care at River Hospital “Results Tour” Stop Glens Falls, NY: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today held another in a series of “Results Tour” campaign stops to highlight her strong, bipartisan record of results on key issues facing […]
Rep. Elise Stefanik rolls out first re-election campaign ad
The Citizen July 16, 2016 Rep. Elise Stefanik rolls out first re-election campaign ad U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik shifted to campaign mode this week with her first ad of the 2016 election cycle. Stefanik, R-Willsboro, released a one-minute radio ad titled “Tireless Advocate,” which features retired Army Col. Mike Plummer. Plummer’s career included a stint […]
Michigan Democrat co-sponsors Stefanik invasive species stamp legislation
The Post Star July 15, 2016 Michigan Democrat co-sponsors Stefanik invasive species stamp legislation U.S. Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., on Wednesday, co-sponsored legislation Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Willsboro, introduced May 25 to direct the U.S. Postal Service to offer a premium postage stamp that would raise awareness and funding for control of invasive species, according to […]
Farmers applaud Stefanik ag. internet access bill
Watertown Daily Times July 16, 2016 Farmers applaud Stefanik ag. internet access bill With U.S. Rep. Elise M. Stefanik introducing a bill to boost internet access to farmers, north country farmers agree that their jobs would be difficult without proper internet access these days. Ms. Stefanik’s legislation, the Precision Farming Act of 2016, will offer […]
Stefanik touts ‘independent, bipartisan record’
Press Republican July 9, 2016 Stefanik touts ‘independent, bipartisan record’ Rep. Elise Stefanik kicked off her re-election campaign’s Results Tour at the Clinton County Government Center Saturday. Flanked by about 30 supporters, the congresswoman (R-Willsboro) recounted how she had made a promise when she ran in 2014 to offer new ideas and a new generation […]
Non-stop Allegiant Airlines flights from Ogdensburg to Florida
North Country Now June 28, 2016 Non-stop Allegiant Airlines flights from Ogdensburg to Florida will begin Oct. 5; ticket sales now available Congresswoman Stefanik has been a strong advocate for the runway extension at Ogdensburg airport, meeting with FAA officials last summer to help push through funding. After the proposed expansion, the airport is expected […]
Bipartisan Stefanik bill would address VA doctor hiring backlog
Ripon Advance June 20, 2016 Bipartisan Stefanik bill would address VA doctor hiring backlog RIPON ADVANCE – “This important legislation will help make sure our heroes get the care they deserve,” Stefanik said. “In my district, the Samuel S. Stratton VAMC alone has over 28,000 enrolled patients with an average wait time of 11.25 days […]
Block Grant Plan is the Right Approach
The Post Star June 19, 2016 When I ran for Congress, I pledged that I would work across the aisle and support good ideas to help our community, no matter who they came from. With this in mind, I read with interest a recent interview from my fellow candidate for Congress, Matt Funiciello, in the […]