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...]
Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Blast Trump’s Order to Close Department of Education
U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are blasting President Trump’s executive order that would dismantle the Department of Education. No president in modern history has tried to close down a Cabinet-level agency. Shutting down the … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Calls On Trump To Take Action Regarding Avian Bird Flu
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Trump administration to take action to develop and approve a vaccine for poultry and contain the Avian Bird Flu outbreak Bird flu has been found in 44 of New York’s 62 counties and has forced … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation to Address Child Care Shortage
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced bipartisan legislation to address the nationwide shortage of affordable child care. Nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers live in communities that lack adequate access to child care, a share higher than in … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Calls On Biden To Certify Equal Rights Amendment
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Sunday called on President Joe Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment before the end of his presidency. Gillibrand is asking Biden to direct the archivist of the United States to publish the ERA as part of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua CARES Receives $1.3 Million To Support Those With Substance Use Disorders
A county-wide collaboration to improve support services for people with substance use disorders has received $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Justice. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced … [Read more...]
State Assembly, Family Court Judge Seats On The Ballot Today
Today is election day in the United States. While there is the Presidential election between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Former President Donald Trump, there are also county-wide and state offices on the ballot. In … [Read more...]
NY Representatives Holding VA Accountable For Lapses In Veteran Care
New York Congressional representatives have announced a nationwide review to identify and investigate systemic issues within the VA's community care practices. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Bill To Strengthen Northern Border
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced a new bipartisan bill that would strengthen security at the U.S.-Canada Border. Gillibrand said The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act would help ensure Customs and Border Protection … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Proposes Free Meals For All School Children
U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is proposing a program that would provide free meals to all schoolchildren regardless of income. The Universal School Meals Program Act also would increase the reimbursement rates for participating … [Read more...]
