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May
2023
Today, Assemblymembers Jessica González-Rojas, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Catalina Cruz, and Marcela Mitaynes joined healthcare organizations and business groups to call for the state legislature to pass A3020A/S2237A, which would provide healthcare to undocumented New Yorkers.  Last week, Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Chair of the Senate Health Committee, and Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin sent a letter with more than 60 legislators to the federal government
10
May
2023
Joseph Alston Joins The Business Council’s Government Affairs Team ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Wednesday, Joseph Alston, has joined the Government Affairs team as a Director of Government Affairs. In his role, Joe will focus on issues related to Housing, Construction, Transportation, Economic Development, and the emerging industry of Digital/Virtual Currency and Assets
02
May
2023
The Business Council’s Response to Calls to Expand the Bottle Bill and Adopt an EPR Mandate ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, on Tuesday, responded to calls to pass legislation known as the Expanded Bottle Bill and the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. New York’s leading business advocacy group has created memos in opposition, outlining the reasons why both bills are bad for New York’s employers
21
Apr
2023
Response to CRA vs Berkeley on Natural Gas Ban While the state’s CLCPA implementation plan calls for significant steps to decarbonize buildings and other sectors, concerns continue about the electric grid’s ability to meet significant increases in power demand and the impact such bans will have on housing supply, economic development efforts, and overall energy costs
19
Apr
2023
The Business Council Announces Winners of Second Annual New York State Workforce Innovation Awards Winners to be Recognized at May 19 Luncheon ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Wednesday, the three award winners of the second annual New York State Workforce Innovation Awards

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June 09, 2023

Environment Committee Meeting

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June 15, 2023

End of Session Update

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June 20-21, 2023

2023 Renewable Energy Conference

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June 21, 2023

2023 Workforce Innovation Awards Winners Webinar

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June 21-22, 2023

2023 DC Fly-In Event

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July 18, 2023

15th Annual Business Council Member Golf Classic

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RECENT MEMOS

Protects employee freedom of speech & conscience
S.4982 (Ramos)/A.6604 (Reyes)
Frank Kerbein
“Packaging reduction organization” and packaging mandates and restrictions
S.4246-A (Harckham)/A. 5322-A (Glick)
Ken Pokalsky
Ingredient & Allergen Labeling for Pre-Packaged Food Prepared on Premise
S.6820 (Harckham)/A.7494 (Lunsford)
Paul Zuber
Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers
S.4402 (Kennedy)/A.1443 (Wallace)
Ken Pokalsky

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