Legislators and the Governor were able to reach an agreement on changes to bail reform and ultimately rejected the housing proposals in the Executive proposal. State legislators fought back against the proposals to raise taxes and were able to include...

“After pushing for policies and changes at the US-Canada border the past couple of years, it is good news that the United States has officially lifted the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for crossing the Canadian border,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones...

Recently, there were numerous false threats of violence at schools across New York, including at Plattsburgh High School. While law enforcement and school officials were quick to respond, it was a terrifying moment across the North Country for students,...

Due to ongoing state budget negotiations, Assemblyman Billy Jones’ Women of Distinction Awards ceremony has been rescheduled to Thursday May 11 at 6pm at the Stafford Auditorium at Clinton Community College. The event was originally scheduled for Thursday...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) hosted the newly appointed Consulate General of Canada in New York, Tom Clark, in Albany this week for a special meeting of the New York Canada Relations Task Force. Clark was a Canadian broadcaster and journalist...

“While I have been frustrated with missing the budget deadline, I have continued to push for more relief for hardworking North Country residents. We should not be burdened with more taxes, and our counties should not have to take on the costs of Medicaid...

“I am excited to host Danika Clowney in Albany in May to show her what working in state government is all about,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake). “We need more young people participating in government and it is so encouraging to...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) surprised Mia Taylor with a New York State Assembly Citation on Saturday morning as she gave out handmade Easter cards to residents at Valehaven HFA Assisted Living in Peru, New York. Mia is a seven-year-old...

Mia Taylor is a seven-year-old from Peru who has made it her mission to spread love through art by sending birthday and holiday cards to disabled and elderly members of the North Country community. Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) is surprising...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) yesterday joined his colleagues in the Veterans Committee in honoring Veterans across New York State on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and passing a Resolution declaring March 29 Vietnam...

Volunteer fire departments across New York State are struggling to make ends meet and to recruit new members. For months, Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) has pushed for relief for these fire departments to make sure that they have the resources...

The New York State Assembly recently released the One-House Budget proposal.Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) secured funding for numerous North Country programs and pushed to include important education funding, as well as funding for economic...

“Since 2020, I have worked with local leaders and Amtrak officials to bring back service to the North Country and it is great news that the train will be returning on April 3. The community depends on this service and have waited patiently for Amtrak’s...

While the Executive Budget proposal includes important measures to help public education, it also includes an unprecedented amount of support for charter schools. This includes eliminating the regional cap on New York City charter schools and allowing...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that nominations for his 2023 Women of Distinction Awards are underway. The Women of Distinction Awards are held annually and honor local women who have had significant positive impacts on their community...

The New York State Assembly hosted its inaugural event for the newly formed Task Force on New York Canada Relations chaired by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) during the annual New York Canada Day in Albany. Members from across the state met...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) today joined organizers of the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration event to call on the Governor to take action so that reenactors can continue to use antique rifles at historic reenactments. Due to the recent...

“New Yorkers – not just farmers – will feel the ramifications of the Wage Board’s decision to lower the overtime threshold for farmworkers from 60 to 40 hours. Considering the current supply chain issues, the cost of fuel, and inflation, this...

“Today I joined Correctional Officer across the North Country at Clinton Correction Facility to call for the full repeal of HALT. Correctional facilities across New York State continue to see a substantial increase in violent attacks since the implementation...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the state shut down in efforts to stop the spread which led to an unprecedented number of unemployment insurance claims. New York paid $1.2 billion towards the Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF) in May but still...