Washington
Part 1: New rules for local industrial hemp farmers
MIDDLEBURY | The U.S. government’s interim final rule on growing commercial hemp (cannabis), establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program, was announced on Oct. 31. Read more
The ‘Washington Two-Step’
For nearly 40 years, I’ve heard presidents, senators as well as congressmen and congresswomen from both sides of the aisle talk about the border crisis and the need to reform our immigration system. Read more
Bolton Landing to teen represent state at upcoming youth event
SILVER BAY | Kiara Mantz of Bolton Landing will be one of two delegates to represent New York state and all state YMCAs in Washington, D.C. from March 3-6, 2019 at the Youth Advocate Program at the YMCA’s National Advocacy Days. Read more
Martz calls for ‘fresh voice’ in Albany
ELIZABETHTOWN | Emily Martz has spent months on the road campaigning for the 45th Senate District. Read more
Cobb, seeking Congress seat, lives her values
PLATTSBURGH | More than any other issue, health care has animated the national and local political landscape during the midterm election cycle. Read more
Stefanik strong on combating opioid epidemic
The North Country is no stranger to the tragedies that result from a pattern of opioid abuse in our area. Read more
Stefanik talks role as active member of ‘governing majority’
ELIZABETHTOWN | Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) said she doesn’t have all the solutions to cure the ills afflicting Washington. Read more
Kahn sees opening for third-party success
ELIZABETHTOWN | Dr. Lynn Kahn just wants her shot. Read more
Recreational pot law not welcome in Essex County
ELIZABETHTOWN | Ongoing policy review of legalizing marijuana use in New York drew a thumbs down Monday in Essex County. Read more
Wise words to ponder
Recently we’ve all come to believe that as a nation we’ve reached a new low with all the animosity in Washington spilling out into the countryside. Read more
GOP candidate withdraws from 5 of 6 races he won
H. Brooke Paige of Washington, Vt. — the Republican candidate who acted as a ballot placeholder to prevent subterfuge by Democrats during Vermont’s open primary process... Read more
PSC approves tariffs on cryptocurrency developers
PLATTSBURGH | The state Public Service Commission (PSC) announced on Thursday that it will allow upstate power authorities to impose tariffs on the electricity used by commercial cryptocurrency mining operations. Read more