Assemblyman Billy Jones Joins Local Tourism Agencies and Hospitality Business Owners to Call for the State to Fund the Beekmantown Gateway Center Jan 4, 2022 Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined members of local tourism agencies and business owners to urge New York to renew funding for the Beekmantown Gateway Center, the first rest stop for southbound travelers on Interstate 87 located between...
Assemblyman Billy Jones: Governor Signing Parts of Pharmacy Rescue Package Is Important Step Forward Jan 3, 2022 Last week, Governor Hochul signed A1396/S3762 and A5854/S3566 into law right as the deadline was approaching after vetoing A7598/S6603 earlier in the week. These three bills were referred to as the Pharmacy Rescue Package because they will regulate Pharmacy...
Assemblyman Jones: Additional Funding Awarded to Citizen Advocates for Harison Place Project Jan 3, 2022 Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that the Citizen Advocates’ Housing and Homelessness Assistance Program will receive $4.7 million in funding from New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) for the Harison Place Project...
Assemblyman Billy Jones: New York State Council of the Arts awards $265,000 to Assembly District 115 Dec 27, 2021 Last year, the State Legislature approved $105 million in the State Budget for the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). This funding has been used to provide grants for artists and organizations across the state to help keep the arts thriving in...
Assemblyman Jones Joins Local Pharmacists to Urge Governor to Sign the Pharmacy Rescue Package Dec 21, 2021 During the 2021 legislative session, the New York State Legislature passed three bills called the Pharmacy Rescue Package (A1396/S3762, A5457/S3566, and A7598/S6603) to regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). All three bills have overwhelming support...
Assemblyman Jones to Prioritize Correctional Officer Safety, Support for Agricultural Industry In 2022 Dec 21, 2021 Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that he will prioritize improving safety in the correctional system and increasing support for New York farmers during the upcoming 2022 legislative session. “In addition to tackling statewide...
Assemblyman Jones to Prioritize Health Care, Broadband Access In 2022 Dec 20, 2021 Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that he will prioritize providing easier access to health care and broadband internet services, particularly in rural communities, during the upcoming 2022 legislative session. “New York’s...
Assemblyman Jones: Border Testing Requirement Will Impede North Country’s Recovery Dec 17, 2021 “Once again the Canadian government is implementing a testing requirement which will impede the North Country’s recovery. I join North Country leaders and business leaders in opposing this short-sighted and counterproductive policy change. These restrictions...
Assemblyman Jones Congratulates Local Nominee for U.S. Presidential Scholars Award Dec 16, 2021 Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that North Country student Samantha Hart is one of only 20 students from across the state to be nominated for a U.S. Presidential Scholars award. Since it was established in 1964, the U.S. Presidential...
Assemblyman Billy Jones: Great to Finally Have an Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force Dec 16, 2021 Governor Hochul announced today that she approved the appointments for the Adirondack road salt reduction task force. This task force is a result of a bill introduced by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D- Chateaugay Lake) that was signed by the Governor early...
Assemblyman Jones: Possibility of New Border Restrictions Troubling Dec 15, 2021 “The border just reopened in November, and it is troubling that there is already discussion about implementing new border restrictions to close it again. This is a slap in the face to everyone in the North Country. The North Country cannot afford another...
Assemblyman Jones: Over $8 Million Awarded to Assembly District 115 for Economic Development Projects Dec 14, 2021 “I am proud to support many of the projects Governor Hochul announced will be receiving funding as part of the most recent round of REDC grants. This funding will go towards community enhancement and will help local towns, municipalities and nonprofits...
Assemblyman Billy Jones: North Country Needs State Resources for Vaccination and Testing Sites Dec 10, 2021 COVID-19 cases have increased dramatically across the North Country over the past few weeks with Franklin County reporting the highest number of daily new cases last week. Every county in the North Country is currently under a state of emergency due to...
Assemblyman Jones Announces That His Aquatic Invasive Species Bill Was Signed by Governor Dec 10, 2021 Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he authored to help stop the spread of invasive aquatic species in the Adirondacks was signed by Governor Hochul today. “I am proud to have authored this bill that will help combat aquatic...
Assemblyman Billy Jones: Statement on Impeachment Investigation Report to New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee Nov 22, 2021 “First and foremost, my heart goes out to the families and loved ones of those who died in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s report confirms that former Governor Andrew Cuomo lacked transparency when reporting nursing home deaths,...
Assemblyman Billy Jones Announces Annual Holiday Toy Drive in Partnership with the Christmas Bureau Nov 19, 2021 Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that his office will be collecting toys for families in need this holiday season as part of his annual toy drive. Jones is partnering with the Christmas Bureau, an all-volunteer organization that helps...
Assemblyman Jones: Lifting Testing Requirements for Short-Term Visitors from Canada is Welcomed News Nov 17, 2021 “For weeks I have been calling for the requirements for the land border crossing to be the same for both sides of the border, and the recent news that the Canadian government is expected to lift the COVID-19 testing requirements for Canadians who spend...
Assemblyman Jones: Statement on United States-Canada Border Reopening Nov 8, 2021 “Today is a big day in the North Country since it is the first time Canadians will be able to cross the land border since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and I want to welcome our northern neighbors back to the North Country. Unfortunately,...
Assemblyman Jones Tours Veteran Service Locations, Hosts Roundtables Nov 8, 2021 Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently toured several local veteran organizations in Clinton and Franklin counties and hosted several roundtable discussions with North Country veterans. “Many brave New Yorkers have made incredible sacrifices...
Assemblyman Jones’ Bill Prohibiting Double-Bunking in Correctional Facilities Signed into Law Nov 4, 2021 Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he sponsored and passed prohibiting double-bunked housing in correctional facilities has been signed into law (Ch. 570 of 2021). The legislation will help combat overcrowding in state prisons...