The State Senate and Assembly passed the New York State Congressional redistricting map on Wednesday. Wednesday’s vote comes after the Independent Redistricting Commission, comprised of five Democrats and five Republicans, failed to present one … [Read more...]
Bipartisan Talks to Overhaul Electoral Count Act Underway in Congress
Bipartisan talks to overhaul the Electoral Count Act are underway in Congress. The Washington Post reports the efforts began after former president Donald Trump issued a statement saying vice president Mike Pence could have "overturned" the 2020 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tom Reed – January 27, 2022
Congressman Tom Reed has resumed his weekly media calls. We'll bring you this week's update from the Representative for the 23rd District. … [Read more...]
With the IRS Under a Backlog, Taxpayers Encouraged to Submit Tax Returns as Soon as Possible
With the IRS suffering a backlog of cases, Congressman Tom Reed is encouraging residents to get their tax returns filed as soon as possible. Reed, in his weekly media call, said January 24 was the first day taxpayers could file and that he … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tom Reed – January 20, 2022
Congressman Tom Reed held his first weekly media briefing in almost a year. We have his remarks as well as the question and answer period with the media that followed. … [Read more...]
President Biden May Break Up Build Back Better Act
President Joe Biden said he will likely have to break up his Build Back Better Act that invests in social programs and climate policy. Biden, in his first official press conference of the year, said he believes Congress can still pass parts of … [Read more...]
A Year After U.S. Capitol Siege, Biden Blasts Trump’s ‘Web of Lies’
President Joe Biden on Thursday accused his predecessor Donald Trump of spreading a "web of lies" to undermine U.S. democracy in a speech on the anniversary of the deadly Capitol attack by Trump supporters who tried to undo his 2020 election … [Read more...]
Congressman Tom Reed Announces $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Monies Now Available
Congressman Tom Reed said the monies for the $1.2 trillion dollar Infrastructure Bill are now available with $170 billion of those funds scheduled to come to New York State. Reed made the announcement at the Chautauqua County Department of Public … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Endorses Joe Sempolinski to Run for Seat
Congressman Tom Reed said he's endorsed Joe Sempolinski to run as the district's next representative. Sempolinski is from Elmira and is a former District director for Reed. Reed said he had a self-imposed term limit of 12 years and that he is … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Dunkirk Airports Each Receive $790,000 Under Infrastructure Bill
The Jamestown and Dunkirk Airports will both receive $790,000 under the recently passed Federal Infrastructure bill. Congressman Tom Reed announced the allocation that is part of $937-million dollars in funding to airports in New York … [Read more...]
