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There is broad speculation that Democrats may take control of both houses of Congress following the midterms. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer says there is one thing that must be addressed if that occurs.

Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch was in the northern part of his state Tuesday morning to hear from Vermont businesses about the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canada

Democratic U.S. senators from New York and Vermont are introducing a bill to repeal the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada.

(Airs 8/27/26 @ 3 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Governor Hochul says the Trump Administration’s tariff policy is hurting New York farmers, we’ll report on one county in the state that says it will not follow a new law that bars police agencies from cooperating with ICE, and we’ll have an update on a man that wants to test howitzer cannons in the Adirondacks.

(Airs 8/27/26 @ 3 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Governor Hochul says the Trump Administration’s tariff policy is hurting New York farmers, we’ll report on one county in the state that says it will not follow a new law that bars police agencies from cooperating with ICE, and we’ll have an update on a man that wants to test howitzer cannons in the Adirondacks.

Progressive Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak says a unanimous vote by the council is a crucial move to advocate for immediate and stronger state action on issues affecting the city.

On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump delayed implementation of 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods just hours before they were to be imposed. Vermont Governor Phil Scott calls it a hopeful sign.

During a recent stop at Shelburne Farms, Vermont Senator Peter Welch discussed the effects of federal policies on Vermont and New York's North Country.

The Trump Administration on Friday extended tariffs on about 99 percent of imports. Along New York’s northern border, economist and business development officials are disappointed, but not surprised.

In front of the Tropical Fresh grocery store on Main Street Monday, Sen. Gillibrand said the 4.2% price surge for all items in the consumer price index is a direct result of the war with Iran and President Donald Trump's tariffs.