Assemblyman Jones Secures Major Funding for Veterans in 2021-22 budget
Apr 14, 2021
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that he helped pass the 2021-22 state budget, which includes funding that he secured for the North Country Veterans Association (NCVA) and other essential programs and services for local veterans.“Despite...
Assemblyman Jones Secures Funding for OATS in 2021-22 Budget to Help Older New Yorkers Stay Connected
Apr 13, 2021
“Over the last six years, OATS has significantly impacted the lives of North Country seniors and helped many of our neighbors access the internet and improve their computer skills,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake). “That...
Assemblyman Jones: 2021-22 State Budget Supports Struggling Farmers
Apr 12, 2021
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that the 2021-22 state budget includes major victories for the state’s agricultural industry, which was $8 million over the Executive’s original proposal for a total appropriation of over...
Assemblyman Jones Secures $275,000 for North Country Chamber of Commerce in State Budget
Apr 8, 2021
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that he helped secure $275,000 to support the North Country Chamber of Commerce in the 2021-22 state budget.“The North Country Chamber of Commerce is a critical resource not only for our local communities,...
Assemblyman Jones 2021-22 State Budget
Apr 7, 2021
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that he helped secure several measures that will be included in the approved 2021-22 state budget to support North Country families and businesses impacted by COVID-19. Jones also will vote against...
Assemblyman Billy Jones Statement Regarding the Excluded Workers Proposal
Apr 6, 2021
“The Excluded Workers Fund that has been proposed during budget negotiations is an ill-advised proposal and I am vehemently opposed to it. This program, which seeks to provide assistance to people who have been left out of traditional benefits is...