Katko
Katko Reintroduces Bill To Create National Mesothelioma Patient Registry
U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today reintroduced the Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2021.
Politics
The Governor
Governor Hochul Announces Launch Of Multi-Year Study To Explore How Climate Change Affects NYS Communities, Ecosystems, Economy
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a multi-year study, New York State Climate Impacts Assessment: Understanding and Preparing for Our Changing Climate, to explore how climate change affects communities, ecosystems, and the economy in New York State.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Gillibrand Announces Nearly $1 Billion Included For Rural Communities In Build Back Better Agenda Framework
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that nearly $1 billion in Rural Partnership Program (RPP) funding will be included in the Build Back Better Act framework.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Ban Foreign Nationals From Funding Ballot Initiatives
Yesterday, Senator Gillibrand introduced the Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act, which would prohibit foreign nationals from donating money to fund ballot initiatives and referendums.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Gillibrand, Maloney Announce Major Debt Relief For Farmers Included In Build Back Better Package
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Local Food Systems, and Food Safety and Security and Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced that the Build Back Better package drafted by the House includes transformative debt relief provisions for New York farmers, many of whom suffered massive financial losses due to reduced demand and supply chain disruptions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Katko
Katko Announces Introduction Of Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering Our Communities Act
Standing at the Onondaga County District Attorney’s office alongside local law enforcement, the family of Connie Tuori, and members of the New York State Legislature, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday morning announced the introduction of the Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering (SERVE) Our Communities Act.
Assembly Will Barclay
Barclay: New York Is Inviting Criminals To Commit Crimes
It could not be more apparent the criminal justice “reforms” being championed by the liberal Majority Conferences are creating a dangerous environment for New Yorkers.
Assembly Will Barclay
Assembly Republicans Introduce ‘Inflation Relief & Consumer Assistance Plan’
Assembly Republicans today announced legislation that would suspend state sales tax on a wide range of goods and services in order to provide New Yorkers with financial relief amid ongoing inflation and skyrocketing prices.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Gillibrand Announces Push For $67 Million In Federal Funding For Local Health cAre Workforce Development Program
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging congressional leadership to provide $67 million for the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Katko
House Passes Katko-Backed Bill To Award Congressional Gold Medal To 13 Servicemembers Killed During Afghanistan Evacuation
U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) released the following statement applauding the passage of legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed during the evacuation from Afghanistan: