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12
Mar
2024
“The legislature's one-house budget proposals ignore the recent data that shows that people and jobs are leaving New York. While facing these facts, the legislature has unveiled a plan that continues to make New York unaffordable by raising taxes on residents and businesses, thus continuing to exodus out of New York
06
Mar
2024
  “The results of this survey show the concern employers express to us every day that harmful policies are adversely impacting their business’ ability to grow and prosper. Our business sectors are seeing high taxes, strict mandates, and little cooperation from lawmakers, forcing them and their employees out of New York State
04
Mar
2024
  “New York State is horse country, and the construction of a new Belmont Park will support a range of both small and large businesses throughout the state. We have supported this project from its inception because horse racing means jobs and economic opportunities for New York, and that’s exactly what the new Belmont Park will deliver
27
Feb
2024
The Business Council, Business Advocacy Groups, and Private Sector Employers Urge Senate Committee to Reject Expanded Producer Responsibility (EPR) Legislation   Unreasonable Mandates and High Consumer Costs Will Adversely Impact New York’s Economy   ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc
15
Feb
2024
  Statement on the Comptroller's Report New York State Won’t Regain Lost Jobs From COVID Until 2026 "The Comptroller's report reflects what The Business Council has highlighted for several years: job growth and stronger economies are occurring in almost every state except New York. It's no coincidence that this trend continues while New York is consistently near the bottom of the list in almost every important business-friendly category

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What Determines My Workers' Compensation Costs

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March 28, 2024

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April 04, 2024

Tax Committee Meeting

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May 02, 2024

Strategic Insights: Leveraging AI for Your Competitive Edge

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May 30, 2024

National Civics Bee New York

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June 12-13, 2024

2024 DC Fly-In

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RECENT MEMOS

Unemployment Insurance Program
S.8306-B, Part Y (Budget) and S.8309-A, Part II (Budget)
Ken Pokalsky
ECL Civil Penalty Income to Pay for Enforcement
S.8308-B (Budget), Part AAA (see also S.7086 – Harckham)
Ken Pokalsky
Deceptive Business Practices
S.795 (Comrie) / A.7138 (Weinstein)
Paul Zuber
Permitting Health Care Providers, Including Physicians, To Collectively Bargain with Health Plans
S.4785 (Rivera) / A.6019 (Paulin)
Paul Zuber

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