FULTON COUNTY EXPRESS: Stefanik Calls on Senate to Help State
Written by Jason Subik in the Fulton County Express on May 8, 2020 FULTON COUNTY — During a conference call with reporters April 30, U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, called on the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate to pass a bill providing more funding for New York state and its local governments. But the congresswoman also took […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Elected officials give feedback during Stefanik work group sessions
Written by Cara Chapman in the Press-Republican on May 8, 2020 PLATTSBURGH — The need for increased testing capacity, broadband coverage and cell service, direct aid and tourism numbered among the topics discussed in virtual working group meetings hosted by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) with leaders from all counties in New York’s 21st Congressional District […]
CNYCENTRAL: Stefanik added to task force, aiming to hold China responsible for COVID-19 response
Written by WRGB Staff for CNYCentral on May 7, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC (WRGB) Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has been named to Leader Kevin McCarthy’s China Task Force. Stefanik, who has been no stranger to demanding China be held accountable in the recent COVID-19 pandemic will be one of 15 members of Congress on the task force. […]
SPECTRUM NEWS: Federal Funding Sought For Mental Health Care
Written by Nick Reisman for Spectrum News on May 7, 2020 Rep. Elise Stefanik in a letter sent this week to top House lawmakers called for federal funding that would support mental health care resources and suicide prevention. Stefanik in the letter urges $61 million for funding the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. In a separate […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stefanik right to criticize China and WHO
Written by Spencer Carr in the Watertown Daily Times I wholeheartedly support U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s condemnation of China as well as her criticism of the World Health Organization. While others remain silent, Rep. Stefanik is here to hold the Chinese Communist Party and its propaganda machine accountable. The CCP is responsible for a massive […]
ADIRONDACK DAILY ENTERPRISE: Local hospitals get more federal aid
Written by Elizabeth Izzo in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise on May 7, 2020 SARANAC LAKE — Local hospitals collectively received more than $14 million on Wednesday in the latest round of federal aid through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Adirondack Health, which operates the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake and other […]
ADIRONDACK DAILY ENTERPRISE: Stefanik cosponsors act to aid chambers of commerce
Written by the Adirondack Daily Enterprise Staff on May 7, 2020 SCHUYLERVILLE — U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, is cosponsoring the Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act, which is bipartisan legislation to expand the Paycheck Protection Program to include local chambers, tourism marketing organizations, and other 501(c)(6)s that are supporting North Country communities during […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: North Country colleges given COVID funds
Written by Cara Chapman in the Press-Republican on May 6, 2020 PLATTSBURGH — The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $26 million in federal funding for North Country colleges, universities and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) announced Wednesday. “College students across the country have seen their lives and […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Public health officials share challenges, input on reopening
Written by Cara Chapman in the Press-Republican on May 5, 2020 PLATTSBURGH — Public health officials from several counties shared updates on the response to COVID-19 and input on the path toward gradually reopening the North Country in the first of Rep. Elise Stefanik’s working group listening sessions Monday morning. Jefferson, Herkimer, Essex, Hamilton, Lewis […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stefanik is a great leader; other politicians should take note
Written by Ethan Carr in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise To the editor: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is the type of leader northern New York needs in this crucial time, and I think all of our New York representatives should look to her as the prime example for bipartisan leadership and representation. This month Congresswoman Stefanik has […]
