STEFANIK JOINS CONSERVATIVE AND REPUBLICAN STATEWIDE COALITION IN OPPOSITION TO THE EXPANSION OF SANCTUARY CITIES, SWEEPING AMNESTY, AND DRIVER’S LICENSES FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN NEW YORK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, June 8, 2019 Glens Falls, NY: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joins the NYS Conservative Party, NYGOP, and all of the North Country’s GOP State Senators and Assembly Members in opposition to the reckless immigration agenda of Democrats in Albany and in Washington, DC to expand sanctuary cities across New York, provide driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Stefanik recognized for supporting U.S. businesses
By McKenzie Delisle Published on June 3, 2019 PLATTSBURGH — North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was awarded the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award Friday afternoon. This was due to thecongresswoman’s support of pro-business policies in 2018, Political Affairs and Federation Relations Vice President and Managing Director Sara Armstrong said. “Every year the […]
WAMC: NY Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Discusses Federal And Cross Border Issues
By Pat Bradley Published on June 2, 2019 On Friday, the North Country Chamber of Commerce hosted a Quebec-New York Aerospace/Transportation Equipment Rendezvous in Plattsburgh. The event brought together representatives from industry and government including New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. The Republican, co-chair of the congressional Northern Border Caucus, was one of the keynote speakers. […]
ADIRONDACK DAILY ENTERPRISE: Stefanik outlines market-based climate change solution
By Abraham Kenmore Published June 1, 2019 U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, has written an essay on market-oriented solutions to climate change for The Catalyst, a publication of the George W. Bush Institute. Stefanik has been vocal both about the challenge of climate change and her opposition to government-led solutions — calling the Green New […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Stefanik touts Norsk to military
By Joe LoTemplio Published on June 1, 2019 PLATTSBURGH — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik hosted Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Geurts on a visit to Norsk Titanium that she hopes will lead to big business for the cutting-edge technology company. “My hope is that this is a growth opportunity for Norsk to work with the […]
THE POST STAR: Stefanik says Mueller comments should prompt passage of election security bills
By Michael Goot Published on May 29, 2019 U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik said she believes Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s remarks at a brief news conference on Wednesday demonstrate the need to pass bills to strengthen election security, and she does not support calls for impeaching President Donald Trump. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, said Mueller summarized the findings […]
THE POST STAR: Stefanik votes for legislation to address issue of veterans suicides
By Michael Goot Published on May 27, 2019 U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, voted in favor of seven veterans-related bills last week leading into the Memorial Day weekend. Among the legislation is the Whole Veteran Act, which would require the Veterans Administration to provide Congress with information about the Whole Health program, which is part […]
ADIRONDACK DAILY ENTERPRISE: Stefanik wants sharp response to Iran
By Abraham Kenmore Published May 22, 2019 On Tuesday, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo briefed the House and Senate, but first told reporters that the situation between the U.S. and Iran was easing after several weeks of increasing and decreasing threats. “Our prudent response, I think, has given the […]
RIPON ADVANCE: Stefanik seeks to expand hepatitis C testing for Vietnam military veterans
By, Ripon Advance News Service. Published on May 20, 2019 U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) on May 16 sponsored a bipartisan bill that would direct the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans. “I’m proud to introduce this life-saving and common […]
HOMELAND PREPAREDNESS NEWS: Reps. Stefanik, Lee introduce Cyber Ready Workforce Act
By Dave Kovaleski Published on May 17, 2019 Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Susie Lee (D-NV) introduced a bill in the House this week that would direct the Department of Labor to award grants to businesses and organizations to develop apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity. Through the Cyber Ready Workforce Act (H.R. 6791), the Secretary of […]