Stefanik on invasives, EPA carbon limits, and her environmental record
North Country Public Radio June 13, 2016 Stefanik on invasives, EPA carbon limits, and her environmental record North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has received mixed reviews from green groups on her environmental record. She bucked the mainstream of her party by saying Congress should take climate change seriously and supports legislation that would come up […]
Stefanik wants 401K-style program for student loan debt
The Post Star June 12, 2016 Stefanik wants 401K-style program for student loan debt Retirement dreams are unrealistic when facing the nightmare of paying off college debt, suggested U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Willsboro. “One of the top issues facing our young people today is the student loan debt,” she said in a telephone interview on […]
North Country Rep. Stefanik introduces legislation to combat, raise awareness of invasive species
North Country Now June 2, 2016 North Country Rep. Stefanik introduces legislation to combat, raise awareness of invasive species Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, R-Willsboro, has introduced two pieces of legislation to help combat and raise awareness about the threat invasive species pose to North Country ecosystems. “Our environment is our lifeblood in the North Country and […]
Stefanik Meets With Boaters to Prevent Invasive Species
News10.com June 3, 2016 Elise Stefanik Meets With Boaters in Lake George To Prevent Invasive SpeciesLAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – With many boats about water, ecology experts are asking everyone to do their part to keep inhabitants native to one water source from being transferred to and harming another. Before you put your boat in […]
Rep. Elise Stefanik Wins Spirit of Enterprise Award
WPTZ.com June 2, 2016 PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik was in the North Country Thursday to accept an award. A representative from the United States Chamber of Commerce was there to represent Stefanik with the Spirit of Enterprise award for her record on pro-jobs and pro-growth policies during the first session of the […]
Stefanik Working to Remove EPA Oversight in Defense Bill
Watertown Daily Times May 26, 2016 Non-defense-related legislation tucked away in the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, which was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week, would remove the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s authority in regulating ballast water discharge from cargo vessels. Dubbed the “Vessel Incidental Discharge Act,” the bill directs the U.S. […]
House Passes Stefanik’s Veteran Caregiver Bill
Watertown Daily Times April 8, 2016 U.S. Rep. Elise M. Stefanik’s Support Our Military Caregivers Act, which seeks to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Family Caregiver Program, was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday without opposition. Mandated in 2010, the VA’s Family Caregiver Program was designed to support family members caring […]
Stefanik Veterans Caregiver Bill Passes House
The Post Star April 8, 2016 The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Willsboro, introduced to expedite the process of getting federal assistance for families that care for veterans wounded during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. “We have a significant backlog,” Stefanik said in a telephone interview on Tuesday. “So […]
Stefanik Co-sponsors Legislation to Earmark Grant Funding for Women in STEM
The Post Star March 5, 2016 U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Willsboro, on Wednesday, co-sponsored legislation Rep. Grace Meng, D-Queens, introduced Feb. 12 to establishes a federal Department of Agriculture grant program Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) research programs for women and rural minorities at colleges and extension centers, according to the Library of Congress […]
Stefanik Announces 2016 Re-election Campaign
Watertown Daily Times January 21, 2016 U.S. Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-Willsboro, has launched her 2016 re-election campaign. Ms. Stefanik announced the campaign Wednesday, citing a successful first year in office and consultation with community, business and political leaders. “As 2016 begins, I’ve been humbled and energized by the tremendous support our campaign received from […]
