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NEWS - FEBRUARY 2000

  • Senator Bruno unveils a new $1.7 billion tax-cut proposal (February 29, 2000)

  • Statement by: Daniel B. Walsh, President, The Business Council of New York State, Inc. (February 29, 2000)

  • Council raises environmental issues Urges fair fees, use-based cleanup, liability reform (February 16, 2000)

  • Bill addresses labor concern and preserves key '98 reforms that save business millions (February 16, 2000)

  • Faso: State can avoid Thruway toll hike by returning canal to state (February 16, 2000)

  • News Release: Council President urges lawmakers to eliminate Gross Receipts Tax on energy to bolster economy (February 15, 2000)

  • A Council win takes effect this month: state's infamous 'death tax' is dead (February 3, 2000)

  • Students ace Regents English test
    92% pass rate shows kids can meet standards
    (February 3, 2000)

  • Encyclopedia of New York will be an 'informational Erie Canal' (February 3, 2000)

  • Council outlines Governor's tax proposals (February 3, 2000)

  • Debate continues on Thruway tolls, HCRA's effect on county costs (February 2, 2000)

  • Governor outlines how he would eliminate GRT on energy (February 2, 2000)

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