Elise Stefanik
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Adirondack Garden Club visits Washington, D.C.
ELIZABETHTOWN | The Garden Club of America (GCA), founded in 1913, is a volunteer nonprofit organization comprised of 200 clubs and approximately 18,000 members throughout the country. Read more
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Town water project progresses
PLATTSBURGH | The Town of Plattsburgh is making progress on a $24 million overhaul of its water and wastewater infrastructure. Read more
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Helping veteran resume everyday life
Before the festive holiday season last year, Don Romaca’s wife was met with a confounding notification in her mailbox: the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) sent her a condolence letter in the mail for the death of her husband... Read more
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Local officials air broadband, cell concerns with federal politicians
QUEENSBURY | Two Warren County supervisors spent time in Washington, D.C., last week advocating for improved broadband and cell coverage — and boosted funding for ambulance services — in the rural areas of the county. Read more
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Details of broadband progress in northern Warren County to be revealed
NORTH CREEK | Lack of internet connectivity has a huge impact on the lives of area residents, Laurie Arnheiter said this week as she announced an upcoming public broadband informational meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15... Read more
Stefanik: Green New Deal will lead to ‘massive tax hike’
WASHINGTON, D.C. | Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) isn’t a fan of the Green New Deal, the resolution introduced by progressive lawmakers last week to combat climate change. Read more
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More breastfeeding counselors needed, says Essex County WIC
ELIZABETHTOWN | Essex County has breathtaking scenery: Mountains, lakes, farms and forests. Read more
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Cuomo, Gillibrand, Stefanik react to end of shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. | President Trump agreed to reopen the federal government on Friday for three weeks as negotiations continue over his demand for a border wall. Read more
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Rep. Welch declines pay, but not senators
MONTPELIER | Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vermont) is among the estimated 70 members of Congress who have declined pay during the shutdown of the U.S. government, according to a Jan. 10 CNN story... Read more
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Stefanik signs onto anti-shutdown bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. | Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) has signed onto legislation that aims to prevent future government shutdowns. Read more
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Stefanik, seeking to confront GOP’s gender gap, readies leadership initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. | Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) is preparing for the launch of her her campaign to empower female candidates this Thursday in Washington Read more
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Essex County ponders food stamp funding
ELIZABETHTOWN | As the government shutdown lumbers on with no end in sight, county officials have begun to field calls about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Read more
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Flights unaffected at Plattsburgh Airport as shutdown drags on
PLATTSBURGH | As the partial government shutdown stretches into its third week, local Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents at Plattsburgh International Airport (PIA) are working without pay. Read more
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Plattsburgh post office named for local vet
PLATTSBURGH | With the signature of President Donald Trump last month, the post office at 10 Miller St. in Plattsburgh has been named for a local war hero. Read more
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50 years at Crown Point
CROWN POINT | Francis Cook began running fire calls on an engine that was built more than 70 years ago. Read more
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Stefanik votes to end shutdown, offers advice to Oscario-Cortez
PLATTSBURGH | Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) broke with her party on Thursday by joining Democrats in voting to end the partial government shutdown. Read more
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Stefanik: Political brinksmanship underpinning shutdown ‘misguided and unnecessary’
WASHINGTON, D.C. | A partial shutdown of the federal government is expected to last past Christmas and until Thursday when the Senate reconvenes. Read more
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Stefanik: Mattis successor must strengthen alliances, uphold U.S. leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. | Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned on Thursday, citing President Trump’s decision to pull troops out of Syria. Read more
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Northeastern Clinton students win congressional app challenge
CHAMPLAIN | A pair of Northeastern Clinton students have received high marks for their design of an app that helps designers bring 3-D images off of their phone screens and into real life. Read more
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Area farmers react to Farm Bill
WILLSBORO | George Sayward said the dairy industry is as bad as he’s ever seen it in his four decades as a farmer. Read more
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Helping veteran resume everyday life
Before the festive holiday season last year, Don Romaca’s wife was met with a confounding notification in her mailbox: the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) sent her a condolence letter in the mail for the death of her husband... Read more
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Fighting back against the opioid epidemic
In 2016, over 3,600 New Yorkers died of an opioid overdose. Read more
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Working across the aisle to tackle prescription drug costs
As I continue to meet with constituents across the district, healthcare issues such as cost, quality, and access continue to be of significant concern. Read more
Congress must renew funding for vital environmental programs
Despite snow blanketing the North Country in March, spring is near and many of us here in New York are preparing for the return of migratory birds... Read more
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A year of results for the North Country
This year, we worked together on many important initiatives to help grow the North Country economy, help our veterans and military families, strengthen our local healthcare system and improve education. Read more
Making higher education more affordable for North Country students
“As the first member of my immediate family to graduate from college, I know how important higher education is to the future of our students, and of our nation” Read more
My First 100 Days
As your proud Representative, I wanted to give you an update on my work in the first 100 days of this session of Congress. Read more
Working on behalf of North Country seniors
When I ran for Congress, I pledged to be a strong voice on behalf of seniors in our district and to advocate for policies on your behalf. Read more
‘Keeping my promises’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two years ago, when I ran for Congress, I promised to bring new ideas and a new generation of leadership to Washington on behalf of the North Country. Read more
Guest Viewpoint: Protecting our North Country treasures
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Here in the North Country, we are grateful for the natural treasures that surround us. Read more
One year in
“Now that we are a year into office, I wanted to give families across the North Country a report on the significant legislative progress we have made this year,” writes Congresswoman Stefanik Read more
A Government Shutdown Must Be Avoided
The deadline on a funding bill is approaching soon. However, Congress and the President have yet to agree on a funding approach to keep the government from shutting down on September 30. Read more
21st Century Cures Act is a Bold Plan to Advance New Medical Treatments
Whether a child caring for an elderly parent, a spouse receiving disheartening news about the health of their loved one or a parent tearfully listening to devastating news about their child's diagnosis, every family in our district has faced health challenges. Read more
Letter from your Congresswoman: 100 day report
When I ran for Congress, I pledged to work my hardest on behalf of New York’s 21st District in Washington. Now that I am 100 days into office, I am happy to report that we have hit the ground running on your behalf. Read more
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President Trump appearing with Rep. Elise Stefanik
President Trump, appearing with Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) at Fort Drum on Monday, called the John McCain National Defense Authorization Act the “most significant investment in our military and our warfighters in modern history.”
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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-21st-Willsboro) received the unanimous endorsement of all 12 GOP committees in the district on Friday, March 18.
