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Washington County: Residents received $178.01 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.1% of income in Washington County, providing an average of $2,926 per capita to residents.

By Saratoga Standard | Apr 13, 2025

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Warren County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.3% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.3% of income in Warren County, providing an average of $2,619 per capita to residents.

By Saratoga Standard | Apr 6, 2025

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Senator Stec criticizes state leaders for missing budget deadline

By Saratoga Standard | Apr 4, 2025

Given the absence of a timely state budget, Senator Stec has issued a statement addressing this issue.

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Senator Stec suggests rehiring banned COs to reduce costs

By Saratoga Standard | Apr 2, 2025

Senator Dan Stec of Queensbury has presented a proposal to Governor Kathy Hochul in response to the governor's concerns about the high costs associated with deploying the National Guard in correctional facilities across New York State.

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Tedisco criticizes governor's decision to release inmates amid correctional staffing issues

By Saratoga Standard | Apr 1, 2025

Jim Tedisco, a vocal critic of New York's handling of its prison system, has openly criticized Governor Kathy Hochul for her recent decision involving the state's correctional facilities.

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Tedisco criticizes state budget delay and pushes for transparency act

By Saratoga Standard | Apr 1, 2025

The state budget in New York is delayed for the fourth consecutive year.

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Senator proposes bills to strengthen animal cruelty laws for better public safety

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 31, 2025

Companion animals, like dogs and cats, provide comfort and companionship to residents in over 86 million U.S. households, according to recent studies.

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Saratoga County: Medicaid made up 2.3% of total income in 2022

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.3% of income in Saratoga County, providing an average of $1,731 per capita to residents.

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Simpson highlights importance of Stefanik's leadership for the North Country

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 27, 2025

I have seen firsthand the incredible leadership Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has brought to our region and to the Minority Party," said Simpson in a statement.

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Lawmakers call for delay in CDPAP transition to new fiscal intermediary

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 25, 2025

Assemblyman Matt Simpson has joined other lawmakers in urging a delay in the transition of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) fiscal intermediary services to Public Partnerships LLC (PPL).

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Saratoga County ranks 61st highest in New York for per capita government transfer income at $10,389 in 2022

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Saratoga County ranked second lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in New York, with transfers making up 13.9% of total income.

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Washington County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.9% in 2022

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Washington County, providing an average of $1,405 per capita to residents.

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Elise Stefanik addresses agriculture day and praises Trump's policies

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 20, 2025

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik marked National Agriculture Day with appreciation for farmers' contributions on March 18th.

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Washington County residents received $12,641 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 36th in New York

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Washington County received an average of $12,641 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th lowest in New York.

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Senator Tedisco calls for stricter laws after alleged dog burning incident

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 15, 2025

Senator Jim Tedisco is calling for legislative action following a troubling incident in Albany where a man allegedly set a dog on fire.

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Warren County: Income Maintenance made up 2% of total income in 2022

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Warren County, providing an average of $1,242 per capita to residents.

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Elise Stefanik criticizes UN report and praises Trump's immigration policies

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 14, 2025

In a series of tweets dated March 13-14, 2025, Rep. Elise Stefanik addresses international criticism directed at Israel by the UN Human Rights Council while also expressing support for Donald Trump's immigration policies following ICE's recent...

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Warren County ranks 19th highest in New York for per capita government transfer income at $13,730 in 2022

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Warren County received an average of $13,730 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th highest in New York.

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Assemblyman Simpson invites We Are Instrumental to Assembly floor

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 6, 2025

Assemblyman Matt Simpson has recognized the efforts of We Are Instrumental by inviting them to the Assembly floor.

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Elise Stefanik discusses Trump’s address and impact on American patriots

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 5, 2025

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik shared tweets highlighting President Trump's recent Joint Congressional Address and its impact on Americans.