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St. Lawrence County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 7.2% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.2% of income in St. Lawrence County, providing an average of $3,200 per capita to residents.

By North Country Leader | Mar 28, 2025

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Walczyk supports Trump's order on election integrity, highlighting aligned legislative efforts

Senator Mark Walczyk has publicly supported President Donald Trump’s recent Executive Order on election integrity, issued on March 25, 2025.

By North Country Leader | Mar 27, 2025

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In 2022, Lewis County ranks 56th among New York counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,670

By North Country Leader | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lewis County received an average of $11,670 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in New York.

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Hamilton County: Residents received $4.47 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By North Country Leader | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Hamilton County, providing an average of $873 per capita to residents.

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Court blocks NYC law allowing noncitizen voting

By North Country Leader | Mar 20, 2025

New York State Senator Mark Walczyk expressed approval following a recent decision by New York's highest court, which invalidated a law permitting noncitizens to vote in New York City elections.

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St. Lawrence County residents received $12,920 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 31st in New York

By North Country Leader | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of St. Lawrence County received an average of $12,920 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 31st highest in New York.

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Lewis County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.5% in 2022

By North Country Leader | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Lewis County, providing an average of $1,356 per capita to residents.

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Senator Walczyk criticizes New York Senate's $259 billion one-house budget

By North Country Leader | Mar 13, 2025

New York State Senator Mark Walczyk has expressed strong opposition to the Senate's One-House Budget proposal, criticizing its $259 billion allocation as excessive and misaligned with the financial needs of New Yorkers.

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Senator criticizes Governor Hochul over executive order on correctional officers

By North Country Leader | Mar 11, 2025

New York State Senator Mark Walczyk has criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's recent Executive Order, which he claims penalizes correctional officers who oppose the state's policies affecting correctional facilities.

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Senator Walczyk appointed to influential New York Senate Rules Committee

By North Country Leader | Mar 11, 2025

New York State Senator Mark Walczyk has been appointed to the Senate Rules Committee, as announced on March 11.

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Jefferson County: Income Maintenance made up 3.1% of total income in 2022

By North Country Leader | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $1,629 per capita to residents.

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Hamilton County ranks 20th highest in New York for per capita government transfer income at $13,701 in 2022

By North Country Leader | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hamilton County received an average of $13,701 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 20th highest in New York.

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Bipartisan bill proposes commission for evaluating government efficiency in New York

By North Country Leader | Mar 6, 2025

New York State Senator Mark Walczyk and Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan have introduced a bill to establish the New York State Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE).

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Senator Walczyk criticizes Governor Hochul's termination of correctional officers

By North Country Leader | Mar 2, 2025

State Senator Mark Walczyk has expressed strong opposition to Governor Kathy Hochul's recent decision to terminate numerous correctional officers across New York State.

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St. Lawrence County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.4% of income in 2022

By North Country Leader | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.4% of income in St. Lawrence County, providing an average of $1,527 per capita to residents.

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Assemblyman Scott Gray discusses key issues in latest 'The Gray Area' episode

By North Country Leader | Feb 28, 2025

Assemblyman Scott Gray from Watertown has released a new episode of his video series, "The Gray Area."

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Legislators seek more aid for snowstorm-affected communities in New York

By North Country Leader | Feb 26, 2025

New York State legislators have called on Governor Kathy Hochul to provide more support to communities impacted by a recent winter storm.

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Blankenbush supports traffic safety bill honoring AJ Smullen

By North Country Leader | Feb 25, 2025

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush has expressed his support for Assembly Bill A.3938, known as the “Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law.” The bill aims to create a statewide traffic safety memorial sign program in New York.

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Petition calls for changes in New York State correctional facilities

By North Country Leader | Feb 19, 2025

I stand with our state's Corrections Officers.

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Senator urges governor to address correction officers' needs

By North Country Leader | Feb 18, 2025

Senator Walczyk has called on Governor Hochul to address the needs of correction officers in New York.