Rep. Elise Stefanik, a U.S. Congresswoman representing New York’s 21st district since 2015, used her social media platform on December 16, 2025, to address issues concerning Medicaid funding, rural hospitals, and state affordability under Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration.
In a post made at 13:52 UTC, Stefanik stated: “I’m calling on @TheJusticeDept to investigate what appears to be the calculated and politicized mismanagement of New Yorkers’ Medicaid funding and tax dollars under @KathyHochul’s failed leadership. Her willful incompetence now leaves rural hospitals on the brink of closure just”.
Later that day, at 16:17 UTC, she highlighted legislative progress in school nutrition policy: “Proud to help lead the House passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act that now goes to @realDonaldTrump’s desk. Special thanks to Assemblyman @ChrisTague102 and local #NY21 advocates for their leadership on this important legislation for New York. This is a significant https://t.co/8LSoPfEvek”.
At 18:25 UTC, Stefanik criticized the economic climate in New York State: “Under @KathyHochul’s failed rule, New York is one of the most unaffordable states in the nation with the highest taxes, highest utility bills, highest rent, and highest energy prices. New Yorkers simply can’t afford the legislation sitting on Hochul’s desk that would increase”.
Elise Stefanik has served as a member of Congress since replacing Bill Owens in 2015. She was born in Albany in 1984 and currently resides in Schuylerville. Stefanik graduated from Harvard University with an AB degree.
