{"id":31592,"date":"2019-01-16T13:55:44","date_gmt":"2019-01-16T18:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/?p=31592"},"modified":"2019-01-17T12:26:11","modified_gmt":"2019-01-17T17:26:11","slug":"stec-says-investment-into-improving-broadband-cell-service-is-key-in-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2019\/01\/stec-says-investment-into-improving-broadband-cell-service-is-key-in-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Stec Says Investment Into Improving Broadband, Cell Service Is Key in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_31593\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31593\" style=\"width: 194px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-31593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2019\/01\/eco-outlook-stec-c-194x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2019\/01\/eco-outlook-stec-c-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2019\/01\/eco-outlook-stec-c-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2019\/01\/eco-outlook-stec-c.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31593\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Assemblyman Dan Stec represents Warren County and parts of Washington County.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">BY ASSEMBLYMAN DAN STEC<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">As a new legislative session kicks off, I am eager to get back to work on behalf of the people of the North Country. This year will be very challenging, but I remain optimistic that we can accomplish many great things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">I hope to continue to fight for our fair share of school aid funding to ensure our children have a bright future. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">We need to continue to address the infrastructure issues we are facing in our Adirondack communities, including funding for advancements in our broadband infrastructure and cell service, money to combat environmental issues as well as addressing the growing EMS coverage issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">I will also continue to advocate for funding to address the opioid crisis. Providing key services such as in-patient treatment, recovery and prevention education is crucial in fighting this statewide epidemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Education funding is always a top priority. We will continue to focus on increasing the Foundation Aid for our schools to ensure a quality education for all of our students.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Emergency services has become a huge financial burden for many of our counties and we are looking for ways to address the financing and operation of general ambulance services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Broadband and cellular service remains a crucial priority in the Adirondacks. Although we have made great strides, much more is needed to ensure that all residents and businesses have reliable high-speed internet and cell service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Economic development opportunities are key to growing our communities and creating new jobs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">New York remains one of the highest-taxed states in the country, and this is unacceptable.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The high tax, high regulation and hostile business climate is having a real impact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The evidence tha<\/span><span class=\"s2\">t this is a problem is clear, people are voting with their feet and exiting the state in record numbers. We need to continue to fight to reduce property taxes, cut wasteful spending and reduce red tape and regulations that are driving away our small businesses. As always, I am enthusiastic about getting back to work and I look forward to tackling these issues.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BY ASSEMBLYMAN DAN STEC As a new legislative session kicks off, I am eager to get back to work on behalf of the people of the North Country. This year will be very challenging, but I remain optimistic that we can accomplish many great things. 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