5/5/26: The J-1 visa, which drives the Adirondack summer workforce
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of the J-1 visa program for the Adirondack summer workforce and ongoing legislative discussions about rebate checks for high electricity bills.
(May 5, 2026) As the Adirondacks gear up for peak tourism season, thousands of international college students will come to the region to work through the federal J-1 visa program. Local businesses say that workforce has become crucial to getting through the summer. Also: Lawmakers are discussing the possibility of rebate checks for high electricity bills as they continue working on the state budget, which is more than a month late.
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