After passing the New York State Legislature, Governor Hochul signed a bill (A3076/S447) that allows nursing students to complete up to 30 percent of their training through simulation experience. This move will help recruit and train more healthcare workers...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently held his annual Women of Distinction awards ceremony. The 2023 reception honored local women for their dedication to the community and their outstanding accomplishments as North Country residents. “It...

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...