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Republican lawmakers introduce legislation to prevent elimination of internal combustion engine vehicles
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, has joined 66 other Republican lawmakers as an original cosponsor of HR1435, a bill introduced by Rep. John Joyce, R-PA on March 8. The proposed legislation would add language to the federal Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of automotive vehicles with internal combustion engines.
Tonko cheers on South High Marathon Dance participants
U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, D-Amsterdam, spoke on the House floor on March 10 to applaud the participants of the South High Marathon Dance, which raised approximately $630,000 for local charitable causes. “The success of this marathon dance is proof of the remarkable things that our students and young people can achieve,” Tonko said.
State Assembly budget retains $1.6 million for Saratoga County funding
State Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, D-Round Lake, announced on March 11 that the Assembly budget proposal retains $1.6 million in funding proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul to assist Saratoga County with certain tasks it will take over from the state Health Department, as it has now grown in population size.
State Sen. Jake Ashby introduces legislation to help disabled veterans
State Sen. Jake Ashby, R-Castleton, on March 10 introduced legislation to make permanent a requirement that portions of state contracts be awarded to businesses owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities. The requirement was initially established in 2014 and temporarily extended as part of the 2019-20 fiscal year budget.
Adirondack Council praises budget proposals including climate change study funding
The Adirondack Council applauded the inclusion of funding for a comprehensive survey of climate and water bodies in the Adirondack Park in the proposed budgets of both the state Senate and Assembly. Gov. Kathy Hochul did not propose any funding for this project in her initial budget plan.
Republican lawmakers propose pipeline permitting legislation
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, is the only New York cosponsor of HR1058, a bill introduced by Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., on Feb. 17 in response to President Joe Biden’s cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline project. The proposed legislation would streamline the approval process for transcontinental energy supply lines, removing politics from the process and ultimately helping to reduce energy costs for families.
