$1.65 million in federal funding is coming the Ripley Industrial Park project, National Comedy Center, and Feedmore Western New York. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 … [Read more...]
Bipartisan Bills To Ban Stock Ownership, Trading For Congress On The Move
A bipartisan bill to ban stock ownership and trading for members of Congress and their immediate family members is moving through the Senate. U.S. Senators Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Restore Trust in Congress … [Read more...]
Ellicott Expected To Receive $1 Million For Fluvanna Water Service Area Extension Project
The town of Ellicott is expected to receive $1 million for the Fluvanna Water Service Area Extension Project. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the federal funding for critical local water infrastructure projects. The … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kirsten Gillibrand – January 8, 2026
The Trump Administration announced this week that they have frozen $10 billion in child care subsidies and services in five Democratic controlled states, including New York. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference to discuss the issue … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Demands Child Care Assistance Grants Be Unfrozen By Trump Administration
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that the Trump administration unfreeze the grants that provide child care assistance to tens of thousands of families in New York. On Tuesday, the Trump administration froze $10 billion in funding for … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Not Committing To Voting On ACA Enhanced Tax Credits Extension
Congressman Nick Langworthy is declining to commit to voting for an extension of Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies. Senate Majority Leader John Thune promised Democrats a floor vote on an extension of the tax credits will occur in December, … [Read more...]
Families Of Four Using ACA Health Insurance Could See 20% Increase In Premiums In 2026
A Chautauqua County family of four using the Affordable Care Act health insurance could see a 20% increase in premiums in 2026 if insurance subsidies aren’t extended. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is calling on Republicans to extend the … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Calls For Passage Of Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the passage of the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act. The Act would support research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. Gillibrand is also fighting to … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Demands Trump Administration Release $7 Billion In Funding To Schools
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that the Trump administration release $7 billion in federal funding for schools nationwide. The administration is currently withholding the resources, which fund before- and after-school programs, … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Raise Federal Minimum Wage
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced legislation that would raise the federal minimum wage to $17 for all workers. The “Raise the Wage Act” has Democratic support in the Senate and House of Representatives. While raising the minimum … [Read more...]
