ABC 50: House passes Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Written by Mariann Cabness for ABC 50 on September 18, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWTI) – The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was passed by the House on Thursday. The legislation would require employers to make reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers in order for them to continue working. The legislation would also prohibit employers from denying employment […]
UPSTATE NY POLITICS: Stefanik Cosponsors Emergency Rural Community Relief Act
Written by Ed Sutherland for Upstate NY Politics on September 18, 2020 Washington, DC – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is a cosponsor of the Emergency Rural Community Relief Act, legislation expanding USDA’s Community Facilities Program allowing rural communities to use the grants during an emergency situation. “If awarded a grant, communities would be able to utilize them to […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Reps in Action: Sept. 17, 2020
Written in the Press-Republican on September 17, 2020 Gillibrand supports expanded Pandemic EBT, SNAP benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) has proposed the Ensuring Nutrition for America’s Students Act, which would extend the Pandemic-EBT program through the current school year and expand program eligibility, according to a press release. Gillibrand is additionally […]
SUN COMMUNITY NEWS: Stefanik introduces INTEL at Our Borders Act
Written by Joshua Miner for the Sun Community News on September 17, 2020 PLATTSBURGH | Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has helped introduce the Integrating New Technologies to Empower Law-Enforcement (INTEL) at Our Borders Act to the House of Representatives – a piece of bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to use […]
WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES: Stefanik endorsed by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Written for the Watertown Daily Times on September 17, 2020 Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, was endorsed Wednesday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The national organization represents more than 3 million small businesses and is the world’s largest business advocate and lobbying group. “As our nation faces many challenges and is collectively working to […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stefanik willing to work with both sides
Written Jim Flint in The Leader Herald on September 16, 2020 Would be nice to be able to vote for perfect people to represent us politically. Perfection, though a goal, is not attainable, when humans are involved. Consequently, selecting an excellent representative would seem prudent. Basing “excellence” on what that elected official has done for the people […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, Elise Stefanik
Written by Keith Wells in the Adirondack Daily Times on September 15, 2020 Thank you, Elise Stefanik! Your steadfast loyalty to serving the NY-21 congressional district speaks volumes to your priorities. The many open forums, town meetings and timely responses to your constituent inquiries are exemplary. Your record on environmental issues is well respected among […]
SUN COMMUNITY NEWS: Feds to assist with Essex Center, supervisors told
Written by Tim Rowland for Sun Community News on September 14, 2020 ELIZABETHTOWN | Essex County supervisors were informed Monday that the federal government will provide assistance with a Covid-19 outbreak at the Essex Center nursing home this summer, which has claimed 11 lives and resulted in nearly 100 infections among residents, employees and contacts […]
WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES: Stefanik endorsed by 46 Democratic, Republican Franklin County officials
Written in the Watertown Daily Times on September 14, 2020 On Monday, 46 Franklin County elected officials, both Republicans and Democrats, endorsed Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, for reelection. They join 689 other local officials, including independents and members of both major parties, from across the NY-21 House Congressional District who have endorsed Rep. Stefanik. “It […]
NEWSY: More GOP Women Are Running For The House Than Ever Before
Written by Shira Tarlo for Newsy on September 13, 2020 More Republican women than ever are running for the House in 2020. “The reason why I’m running is because I’m tired of chaos and dysfunction. I got tired of talking about it and wanted to do something about it,” explained Ashley Hinson, the Republican running […]
