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18th Annual Member Golf Classic

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July 21, 2026

18th Annual Business Council Member Golf Classic

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September 23-25, 2026

2026 Annual Meeting

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FY 2027 New York State Budget
2026 State of the State Summary
2026 Legislative Advocacy Agenda
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NEWS CENTER

07
Jul
2026
The Business Council of New York State Announces Winner of Third Annual National Civics Bee New York State Finals
Contact: Elee Wolf 518.694.4465 For Immediate Release: July 7, 2026   The Business Council of New York State Announces Winner of Third Annual National Civics Bee New York State Finals ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State proudly announces Anika Das of Eagle Hill Middle School, representing the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce, as the third annual National Civics Bee New York State Competition winner
17
Jun
2026
The Business Council of New York State PAC Announces 2026 Primary Endorsements
  The Business Council of New York State PAC Announces 2026 Primary Endorsements ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc.’s Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced its endorsements for select 2026 New York State Legislature primary races. The PAC has endorsed the following candidates: AD 39 – Catalina Cruz AD 43 – Brian Cunningham AD 129 – William B
03
Jun
2026
All New Yorkers May be Forced to Pay More for Countless Products – Thanks to Two Bad Albany Bills and Their Unintended Consequence
  Warning: All New Yorkers May be Forced to Pay More for Countless Products – Thanks to Two Bad Albany Bills and Their Unintended Consequence Proposed legislation would eliminate discounts that tens of millions of consumers use BELOW: Seven Ways Bills Will Cost New Yorkers Money   Albany, NY — As New Yorkers continue to struggle with rising grocery bills, housing costs, utility prices, and everyday expenses, lawmakers in Albany are quickly advancing legislation that could make it even harder for families to save money on everyday purchases
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May
2026
State Budget Agreement Reflects Key Pro-Business Blueprint Priorities, Delivering Meaningful Steps Toward Affordability and Competitiveness
  State Budget Agreement Reflects Key Pro-Business Blueprint Priorities, Delivering Meaningful Steps Toward Affordability and Competitiveness Recently Enacted Budget Includes Several Recommendations from ‘Blueprint for New York – Creating a Roadmap for Change’ Following Months of Advocacy   Albany, NY (May 28, 2026)– The recently agreed-upon New York State budget includes several key policy positions long advocated for by the business community and outlined in “Blueprint for New York – Creating a Roadmap for Change
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May
2026
Memo to the New York State Legislature --Amended “Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act”
Memo to the New York State Legislature --Amended “Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act”   The recent amendments to S.1464/A.1769 make limited changes to two of our priority issues and makes no material change at all to others, while making several provisions of the bill even more challenging and costly

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