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House passes bill enhancing Secret Service protection for Harris and Trump

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

The Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024, introduced by Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) alongside Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15), passed the House with a unanimous vote of 405-0. The bill aims to provide enhanced United States Secret Service protection for former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

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86.5% of college applicants to Rockland County's 19 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

Rockland County's 19 universities admitted an estimated 86.5% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.

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Lawmakers urge State Department action on enforcing sanctions against Iranian oil exports

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

Today, Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA-30), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24), and Young Kim (R-CA-40) in sending a letter calling on the State Department to use all available tools at its disposal to enforce sanctions against Iran, particularly as it pertains to Iranian exports of oil to China.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rockland County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lawmakers urge Biden for swift action on MAHSA Act implementation

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

Today, Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined Senator Marco Rubio, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch, and Representative Jim Banks in sending a letter to President Biden regarding the implementation of the recently-passed Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Security Accountability (MAHSA) Act and the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act. Both acts were included in the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations bill on April 24, 2024 (P.L. 118-50). Representative Lawler introduced the SHIP Act and cosponsored the MAHSA Act, both of which passed the House...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Rockland County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 14

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Congressman Lawler responds to Trump's call for lifting SALT cap

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

Today, Congressman Lawler released a statement following former President Trump's announcement that he would seek to address the SALT Cap, which has impacted New Yorkers since its imposition in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

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Rockland County: 1,138 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of August

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

There were 1,138 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Rockland County as of August, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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Representatives hold bipartisan roundtable on antisemitism at Columbia University

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 16, 2024

Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5), and Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15) joined Jewish students from Columbia University and Jewish organizations from across New York to host a roundtable on the rise of antisemitism on campuses and in communities across America. Participating organizations included the UJA Federation New York (UJA), the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC NY), the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and the American Jewish Committee New York (AJC New York).

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1 gas station in cities throughout Rockland County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 7

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 16, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Rockland Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16?

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 15, 2024

These former Rockland Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

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Rockland Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 14, 2024

The following parishes in the Rockland Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Rockland County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 more lawyer with active license to practice in Rockland County in August than previous month

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

There was one more active legal license in Rockland County in August compared to the previous month, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rockland County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lawmakers launch bipartisan 'Unity Commitment' ahead of presidential election

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

On September 13, 2024, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Don Bacon (NE-2) launched a bipartisan "Unity Commitment" which commits Members to respecting the results of the 2024 presidential election, attending the inauguration, and serving as a voice for calm, regardless of who wins.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Rockland County in week ending Sept. 7

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rockland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan resolution supporting National Suicide Prevention Month

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joined Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13) and 46 of their colleagues to introduce H.Res. 1436, “Supporting September as ‘National Suicide Prevention Month.’” This bipartisan resolution, supported by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, aims to officially designate September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10, 2024, as "World Suicide Prevention Day." The initiative seeks to raise awareness about mental health issues and prevent further loss of life due to suicide.

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Representative Lawler addresses unfounded claims about Haitian immigrants

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler's office released a statement addressing claims circulating about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.

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Representatives introduce bill offering $30K refundable tax credit for IVF

By Rockland Reporter | Sep 9, 2024

On September 9, 2024, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer in introducing legislation to promote access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) through a fully refundable tax credit up to $30,000. The bill aims to provide financial relief for individuals and couples pursuing IVF.