Federal policy changes: Adirondack updates
Updates from Explorer staff, as we keep track of what's happening
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Historic Saranac Lake could see loss of $250K in grant funds under latest federal cuts
By Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Radical changes within the Institute of Museum and Library Services are impacting Adirondack institutions
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How would dismantling the education department impact Northern NY?
A proposal to eliminate the federal Department of Education is in the works leaving school officials with a lot of unknowns about the future.
New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act on Trump’s hit list
“There’s no legal basis for what they’re trying to do,” said one legal expert.
New York grapples with economic fallout from U.S.-Canada tariff dispute
By Times Union
North Country Chamber leader Garry Douglas looks ahead to rebuilding economic ties and restoring cross-border cooperation with Canadians.
Adirondack tourism saw solid gains in 2024 but outlook for summer remains hazy
By Tim Rowland
Visitation spiked in 2nd half of 2024, but questions remain on how 2025 will play out
Trump freeze leaves some Northern New York farms in limbo
$560,000 grant to the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) is among $186M in conservation payments being withheld
Tourism data shows Canadian visits declined in February
North Country communities are noticing impact
Clarity needed as New York navigates tariff challenges on imported Canadian electricity
By Times Union
New York's electric grid operator questions authority to collect tariffs on Canadian energy amid Trump's proposed 25% surcharge
Trudeau Institute impacted by federal funding cuts, uncertainty around grants
By Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Fluctuations in research grant funding make long-term planning difficult