5/5/26: The J-1 visa, which drives the Adirondack summer workforce

(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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5/5/26: The J-1 visa, which drives the Adirondack summer workforce is an episode from NCPR's Story of the Day by North Country Public Radio 010329.

This episode is 09:54 long.

This episode was published on May 5, 2026.

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