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Medicaid expansion rollback threatens 3.6M
Twelve states are at risk of reversing Medicaid expansion as federal budget negotiations heat up in Washington. If the proposed funding changes move forward, more than 3.6 million Americans could lose health coverage. The rollback ... more
New poll shows GOP voters strongly support child care tax credit expansion
As Congress prepares for a major overhaul of the U.S. tax code, new polling reveals overwhelming support among Republican voters for expanding federal child care tax credits—underscoring a rare area of bipartisan consensus on economic ... more
Elmira awarded $50K federal grant for zoning and planning overhaul
The City of Elmira is set to modernize its zoning regulations and update its long-term development strategy thanks to a new $50,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and New York State. The funding, ... more
Medicaid work rules return in key states
At least a dozen states are pushing to bring back Medicaid work requirements, reviving a policy that could cut coverage for hundreds of thousands of low-income adults in 2025. The push is gaining traction despite ... more
Medicaid cuts could drop coverage for 20 million
A new GOP budget plan proposes slashing Medicaid by $880 billion. If passed, the cut could strip health coverage from over 20 million Americans. The plan is part of a broader push by House Republicans ... more
DOGE stimulus check 2025: What we know about the proposed $5,000 payments
A new proposal from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked intense national interest: $5,000 stimulus checks funded by cuts to federal spending. But as of April 2025, no checks have been approved—and confusion ... more
House GOP seeks prosecution of Cuomo over COVID claims
House Oversight Chair James Comer has asked the Justice Department to prosecute former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying to Congress about New York’s pandemic response in nursing homes, according to recent statements. Comer claims ... more
Medicaid Cuts Proposed in Congress Could Affect Millions
Congressional leaders are considering a new federal spending proposal that could dramatically reshape Medicaid. The House plan, supported by Republicans, calls for up to $880 billion in cuts, with over $500 billion potentially coming from ... more
Rep. Josh Riley Backs Bill to End Federal Tax on Social Security Benefits
U.S. Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) has co-sponsored legislation aimed at eliminating federal taxes on Social Security benefits, a move designed to ease financial pressures on seniors living on fixed incomes. Titled the “You Earned It, ... more
House Republicans back Trump’s hardline Iran policy in letter urging continued pressure
A group of Republican lawmakers is throwing its weight behind former President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance on Iran, urging the continuation of sanctions and military deterrence to prevent the regime from obtaining nuclear weapons. In ... more
Pandemic Relief Fraud: $400 Billion in COVID-19 Aid Stolen, Federal Report Finds
The federal government has lost over $400 billion to fraud, waste, and abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the Special Committee on Pandemic Programs. The losses span small business loans, ... more
Trump Tax Cuts: Here’s What Happens If They Aren’t Extended
White House report warns of major tax hikes, job losses, and wage stagnation if Congress fails to act ... more
Stefanik rejoins GOP House leadership in new role
After her UN ambassador nomination was withdrawn, U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is back in House Republican leadership as chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, according to a GOP press release. The new position focuses on strategy ... more
Langworthy introduces bill to fast-track Micron chip project in Central New York
Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) has introduced the Infrastructure Project Acceleration Act, a federal bill aimed at eliminating environmental permitting delays for major manufacturing projects in states like New York. The legislation comes as Micron faces ... more
Chuck Schumer: Trump’s Tariffs Are Fueling Inflation and Risking a Recession
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is sounding the alarm over what he calls the “largest, dumbest trade war in American history.” In a scathing floor speech, Schumer condemned former President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, ... more
Josh Riley bill demanding cancer study for Vietnam veterans passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that could finally bring long-sought answers to Vietnam veterans suffering from a rare and deadly cancer linked to their service overseas. The Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke ... more
Bipartisan outcry as Trump slashes 9/11 health program: April 9 deadline looms
Lawmakers push to restore World Trade Center care A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers from New York and the surrounding region is urging President Donald Trump to reverse deep staffing cuts to the World Trade Center ... more
Senate votes to end Trump’s Canada tariffs; Schumer urges House to act to protect New Yorkers
The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan resolution to terminate the national emergency President Donald Trump is using to justify sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports—a move Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says is essential to ... more
Gillibrand blasts Trump for slashing food bank funding amid rising grocery costs
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling out the Trump administration for deep cuts to federal food assistance programs that she says will leave millions of Americans hungry—just as grocery prices remain painfully high. In a ... more
