Non-stop Allegiant Airlines flights from Ogdensburg to Florida
North Country Now June 28, 2016 Non-stop Allegiant Airlines flights from Ogdensburg to Florida will begin Oct. 5; ticket sales now available Congresswoman Stefanik has been a strong advocate for the runway extension at Ogdensburg airport, meeting with FAA officials last summer to help push through funding. After the proposed expansion, the airport is expected […]
Bipartisan Stefanik bill would address VA doctor hiring backlog
Ripon Advance June 20, 2016 Bipartisan Stefanik bill would address VA doctor hiring backlog RIPON ADVANCE – “This important legislation will help make sure our heroes get the care they deserve,” Stefanik said. “In my district, the Samuel S. Stratton VAMC alone has over 28,000 enrolled patients with an average wait time of 11.25 days […]
Block Grant Plan is the Right Approach
The Post Star June 19, 2016 When I ran for Congress, I pledged that I would work across the aisle and support good ideas to help our community, no matter who they came from. With this in mind, I read with interest a recent interview from my fellow candidate for Congress, Matt Funiciello, in the […]
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 […]
