Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that nominations for his 2022 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 recent announcement that Canada is lifting some of their border restrictions to make it easier for vaccinated travelers to visit the United States is a good first step but we need more guidance from both federal governments so that we can prepare...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined his colleagues today at the Million Dollar Staircase in Albany to advocate for New York to elevate the Division of Veterans’ Services to a full service, cabinet-level Department. The Division of Veterans’...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he co-sponsored that would create a 250th Commemoration Commission to plan and develop the celebration of the American Revolution in New York passed the Assembly unanimously last week and...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) served as a panelist at City & State’s Virtual State Legislative Forum on Long-Term Care sponsored by AARP New York, joining several of his fellow lawmakers and AARP leaders to discuss challenges in the state’s...

“The North Country transportation manufacturing sector is bigger than ever so it’s no surprise that MTA chose our very own Nova Bus to fulfill a contract to build 20 electric buses. This is great news for our region and will help create and sustain...

“With Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement today lifting the mask mandates for businesses, I want to thank local business owners and patrons for their patience over the past couple of months.I agree with both New York State United Teachers and New...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced he introduced a bill that would create a Strategic Site Readiness Fund. The fund would provide grants to counties and municipalities for costs related to creating “shovel-ready” sites for new development...

“With crime rising across New York State, I feel it is necessary to once again urge the State to make necessary changes to bail reform. I voted against bail reform in 2019 because I was concerned about how it would negatively impact public safety. I...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) stated that it is not the right time for the new Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirement for commercial driver license (CDL) workers to be implemented by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) due...

The New York State Department of Labor Wage Board was expected to decide whether they would be lowering the overtime threshold for farmworkers from sixty to forty hours per week in 2020 but extended their decision until this year when they scheduled three...

“Governor Kathy Hochul announced her proposed budget today that will help move our state forward and will address many issues people are experiencing across the North Country. This included funding that will help the North Country get back to work such...

“Unfortunately I tested positive for COVID-19 but I am taking all the necessary precautions and have started to quarantine. I am thankful that I am vaccinated and got my booster shot but this is a reminder of how prevalent COVID-19 is in our community....

During the past few weeks, the North Country has experienced an unprecedent number of positive COVID-19 cases. Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) is calling on people across the North Country to continue to work together to keep our communities...

“I am disappointed that Sky West decided to leave Plattsburgh International Airport. The pandemic certainly played a part in this decision because of travel restrictions and the border closure but the flight to Dulles International Airport in Washington,...

Earlier this week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York will be significantly expanding the availability of road tests for Commercial Driver License (CDL) applicants to help address the critical shortage of CDL drivers. Assemblyman Billy Jones...

On his way home from Albany on Wednesday, Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) stopped in Saranac Lake to hand deliver COVID-19 tests to local businesses and nonprofits. County Legislator Lindy Ellis and Deputy Mayor Melinda Little joined the assemblyman...

As the North Country experiences a record number of positive COVID-19 cases, testing sites and vaccination sites continue to work on overdrive to provide important resources to keep the community safe. Last week, a new state testing site opened at Plattsburgh...

Governor Kathy Hochul presented her plan for New York during her State of the State on Wednesday that included proposals to help New York farmers thrive. Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and farmers across the North Country found the Governor’s...

Today began the start of the 2022 legislative session with Governor Kathy Hochul giving her first State of the State address, the first woman in New York to ever do so. Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) was pleased with many of her proposals...