Politics

Katko

Katko, Homeland Republicans Introduce GOP Solution To Securing U.S. Borders

July 30, 2021 Contributor
In response to the ongoing, record-breaking crisis at the nation’s southern border, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), lead Republican of the House Committee on Homeland Security, joined by Homeland Security Republicans, American Security Task Force members, House Border Caucus members, and Republican leadership, proposed a multi-faceted solution to secure our borders and prioritize the safety of Americans.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Announces EATS Act To Expand SNAP Benefits For Eligible College Students

July 28, 2021 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, announced her bicameral legislation that would expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit eligibility to college students attending 2 and 4-year universities part-time or more and some graduate students who also meet traditional SNAP income and other eligibility requirements.

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Katko

Katko: Legislation Will Help Law Enforcement Crack Down On Proliferation Of Fentanyl, Other Synthetic Drugs

July 21, 2021 Contributor
U.S Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today reintroduced the Stop the Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues (SIMSA) Act, bicameral, bipartisan legislation to crack down on the influx of toxic synthetic drugs, such as fentanyl, a potent and deadly synthetic drug.

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Barclay: Public Participation Critical Component Of Upcoming 2022 Redistricting Efforts

July 16, 2021 Contributor
Earlier this week, the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) announced it would host eight public listening sessions across the state prior to redrawing state legislative and congressional district lines, a process which takes place every ten years to reflect population changes.

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Senator Charles Schumer unveils the NRC’s new security measures. With the senator are, from left, county legislator Mary Flett and Amy Tresidder, and Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman.
US Senator Chuck Schumer

Schumer: Over $7 Billion Headed To New York Families Through Enhanced Child Tax Credit

July 16, 2021 Contributor
Following his successful passage of the broader American Rescue Plan earlier this year, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer heralded the Child Tax Credit expansion which will allow payments of up to $300 per child to automatically go out to families across New York each month –beginning yesterday.

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Barclay, Minority Conference Call For Special Session To Bring State’s Eviction Moratorium In Line With Federal Guidance

July 14, 2021 Contributor
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski), Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown), Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) and members of the Minority Conference recently penned a letter to Speaker Carl Heastie calling for a special session to bring New York’s eviction moratorium policy in line with federal guidance.

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