ROME SENTINEL: Stefanik asks Biden to rescind mask mandates on young children in Head Start program
March 21, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, R-21, Schuylerville, led 24 of her colleagues in sending a letter to Joe Biden calling on him to immediately rescind the rule imposing mask mandates on toddlers and young children participating in the Head Start program. Even after the CDC revised its guidance to no longer […]
THE SUN: Stefanik helps spearhead bill to boost semiconductor manufacturing
March 18, 2022, 9:00am WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik joined a bipartisan group of colleagues led by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) in introducing the Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors Act or the FABS Act, a bill intended to drive long-term investment into the United States for the design and manufacturing of semiconductor chips. “Relying on […]
7 NEWS: Stefanik: Biden administration must do more for Ukraine
March 16, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWNY) – After hearing from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday morning, north country congresswoman Elise Stefanik criticized President Biden for “weakness and delay” in helping Ukraine. In a historic address to congress, Zelenskyy pleaded for more help from the U.S., especially in protecting Ukraine’s skies from Russian bombs and artillery […]
DAILY SENTINEL: Stefanik cosponsors Military Spouse Hiring Act
March 16, 2022 Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, R-21, Schuylerville, cosponsored the Military Spouse Hiring Act, bipartisan legislation that incentivizes employers to hire spouses of members of the United States Armed Forces. “Military spouses make up an essential part of our Fort Drum community, as well as communities across Upstate New York and the North Country,” Stefanik […]
MY CHAMPLAIN VALLEY: Welch, Stefanik react to Zelensky’s speech to Congress
March 16, 2022 by Devin Bates On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a heartfelt plea to Congress that moved lawmakers and galvanized their will to assist the Ukrainian people. Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) viewed the speech as a call to action. “It was a very, very powerful day, and it welded us together,” Rep. […]
THE SUN: Canada to drop border test requirements for vaccinated
March 16, 2022 by Andrea LaForest PLATTSBURGH | North Country lawmakers, business advocates and residents alike warmly welcomed word that Canada will drop its current testing requirements for vaccinated travelers starting April 1. The change in Canadian policy was announced March 17 and came as long-awaited and welcomed local news. The North Country Chamber of […]
THE SARATOGIAN: Stefanik introduces bill to reauthorize Northern Border Regional Commission
March 15, 2022 WASHINGTON — Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville), along with Rep. Ann Kuster (D-New Hampshire) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues, introduced a bill to extend the Northern Border Regional Commission (NRBC) critical grant program for 10 years, while making additional reforms to encourage business retention and growth. The legislation will strengthen both […]
WRGB: Rep. Stefanik introduces bill to keep flavored milk in schools
March 14, 2022 New York State (WRGB) —Rep. Elise Stefanik (R) is looking to make sure that kids have options for milk in schools. This comes after New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ proposal to ban flavored milk in schools. “Our dairy farmers in Upstate New York and the North Country work hard to produce […]
NY POST: Stefanik bill would require schools to offer chocolate milk in shot at Mayor Adams
March 13, 2022 by Carl Campanile Let them drink chocolate milk! That’s the message upstate New York Rep. Elise Stefanik is sending to health-conscious Mayor Eric Adams in his quest to ban the beloved drink from schools. The Republican from Plattsburgh has introduced federal legislation that would require all schools to offer chocolate milk after […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Federal reps support re-upping Northern Border Regional Commission
March 10, 2022 PLATTSBURGH — North Country federal representatives have joined a bipartisan effort to reauthorize the Northern Border Regional Commission, or NBRC. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) have cosponsored bills in their respective chambers that would extend the commission through fiscal […]
