North Country Now: Rep. Stefanik advancing bill in Congress to finalize Akwesasne land claim settlement
September 5, 2025 By Jeff Chudzinski Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is advancing legislation to finalize the Akwesasne land claim settlement at the federal level. Stefanik, who is sponsoring the legislation in the House of Representatives, said ratification at the federal level will bring an end to more than 43 years of litigation that led to years […]
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE: Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could save New Yorkers nearly $4,000 in 2026: Here’s what to expect
September 4, 2025 By Emily Barnes, New York Connect Team New Yorkers are expected to save almost $4,000 through President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” tax cuts in 2026, a new analysis by the Tax Foundation shows. The nonprofit think tank provided tax cut estimates for each U.S. state and their counties by using conventional […]
The Post-Star: Stefanik campaigns to ‘ensure’ Republican wins
September 4, 2025 By Joe Portes On Wednesday, Sept. 3 Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21), chair of the House Republican Leadership, announced that she will be spending $500,000 to support local Republicans and committees in an attempt to ensure victories for her party across the state this November. A press release from Stefanik’s office stated, […]
FINGER LAKES 1: Stefanik introduces bill to block sex-based quotas in college accreditation
Thursday 4, 2025 By Staff Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has introduced a new bill aimed at banning race- and sex-based quotas in higher education accreditation, arguing the current system pressures colleges to prioritize diversity mandates over academic freedom. The Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act, announced Wednesday, would bar accreditation agencies from requiring colleges to meet […]
New York Post Op-Ed: Microsoft’s greed gives China keys to vital US defense systems
September 4, 2025 By Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, Senator Tom Cotton It’s a national betrayal: Microsoft, actively exploiting loopholes in federal guidance, has effectively handed Xi Jinping the keys to sensitive US defense systems — by using cheap Chinese labor to maintain them. In July, for example, ProPublica reported that Microsoft has long employed engineers based […]
NBC 5: Congresswoman Stefanik donates $500K to support New York Republicans
September 3, 2025 By Michael Cusanelli Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced on Wednesday that she is donating $500,000 to support Republicans and committees in all 62 counties in New York State. In her statement, Stefanik thanked her supporters for helping to fund her Save New York effort. Stefanik continues to call Gov. Kathy Hochul the “worst […]
Breitbart: Exclusive: Elise Stefanik Introduces Bill that Targets ‘Woke Accreditation Elites,’ Would Codify Trump Executive Order
September 3, 2024 By Olivia Rondeau House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY) has introduced legislation to prohibit accreditors from compelling institutions to adopt race- or sex-based quotas, instead requiring them to consider a school’s commitment to academic freedom and free speech foremost. The bill, introduced Wednesday and dubbed the Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act, […]
Washington Examiner: Stefanik calls for investigation into Hochul over family leave policy
September 3, 2025 By Annabella Rosciglione Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) on Tuesday called for a federal investigation into Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D-NY) use of a family leave policy for striking correctional officers. In a letter to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Stefanik claimed Hochul was in violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 […]
New York Playbook: Elise Stefanik’s statewide push
September 3, 2025 By Nick Reisman and Jeff Coltin New York City Republican voters are going to be hearing from Rep. Elise Stefanik. The potential gubernatorial candidate is the face of a get-out-the-vote effort for Big Apple Republicans — a role that stands to bolster Stefanik’s support far from her North Country House district. Stefanik […]
FINGER LAKES 1: Stefanik draws big crowd at Broome County GOP event
August 27, 2025 By Staff More than 500 Republicans packed a Vestal park Tuesday as Congresswoman Elise Stefanik headlined Broome County’s biggest political event of the year. The 5th Annual Clambake, hosted by the county GOP, featured speeches from Stefanik, State Senator Peter Oberacker, and Assemblyman Chris Tague — plus a long list of local […]