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Bill would strengthen border security and provide critical funding for American allies amidst existential fights for democracy; Ryan: “Mike Johnson and Elise Stefanik would rather use immigration for political gain than take action to actually fix the problem”

Ryan announced nearly $600,000 for Institute to start new program that will train teachers in the Hudson Valley and beyond in cutting-edge ecological studies, bolstering the science curriculum in local schools and preparing students for emerging ecological challenges, including rise in Lyme disease. Teachers will have opportunity to contribute to Cary Institute’s renowned research on tick-borne Lyme Disease

Expanded Child Tax Credit will provide relief for 16M working families, including 40,000 kids in NY-18 alone; Enhanced Low-Income Housing Tax Credit will develop more than 200,000 affordable housing units; Small Business tax incentives will spur investment in Hudson Valley manufacturing

Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van’s February events will build upon goal of bringing vital federal services directly to constituents, visiting all 82 municipalities in New York’s 18th Congressional District. Ryan’s office will partner with office of State Senator Michelle Hinchey for multiple events bringing assistance with federal and state agencies to Dutchess County constituents

Rate case litigation began Wednesday; group calls for accountability, not more profit for billion dollar corporations

Ryan delivers $375,000 for the creation of a new unit to boost public safety; unit will be concentrated on addressing areas with chronic crime and increasing community outreach. Poughkeepsie Police Chief Cavaliere: “This is going to be a tremendous impact for the entire Town of Poughkeepsie community”

In July, Central Hudson filed to increase electric rates by 16% and natural gas rates by 19%; litigation will allow rate case to proceed in full view of the public. Ryan slammed the proposed increase as soon as it was announced, and supported PULP’s Motion to Deny in October

In the last year, House Republicans took away reproductive freedom from military families, refused to pass Ryan’s bill to protect medication abortion, and just last week, continued their coordinated attack on women by passing two anti-choice bills