The Associated Press wrote that President Donald Trump had pulled Stefanik's nomination and cited worries over House Republicans' tight margins to ultimately get her through the approval process.
The Lisbon, NY, dairy farmer cites border security and affordability as top priorities if elected but also voiced strong opposition to the recently imposed tariffs on Canadian goods.
The tariffs, which target a range of agricultural goods, including beef, soybeans and almonds, are a direct response to tariffs placed by President Donald Trump on steel and aluminum imports earlier this week
Among the key initiatives discussed was a significant increase in funding for agriculture education programs and climate-resilient dairy farming research
A key component of the department’s recruitment strategy is the continued presence of a recruiting office at the Champlain Centre in Plattsburgh, which has been in operation since 2023.
The latest agreement includes a temporary suspension of elements of the controversial HALT Act, as well as the creation of a new committee to review the law and present changes to the Legislature.