Business Council in the News STAFF CONTACT : Patrick Bailey Director of Communications 518-465-7511 ext.238 April 2024 Empire Report - Deceptively Titled Legislation Will Skyrocket Costs for Consumers & Business Empire Report - Let’s Not Punish Success: A Six Month Benefits Window for Opportunity Is Needed Buffalo News - Buffalo Next: WNY CEOs have downbeat view of state's economy March 2024 TU-Upstate New York business sentiment hits 15-year low, survey finds Siena College: 17th Annual Upstate New York Business Leader Survey Mid Hudson News-Feds approve waiver to expand state’s “Essential Plan” WXXI - Should New York have a statewide minimum wage? NY Daily News Op/Ed - N.Y.’s tax base dips with population Spectrum News - A war of words over tax hikes, affordability when it comes to why people are leaving New York TU - Outmigration hurting state tax revenue, DiNapoli says Newsday - Hochul, New York State Senate seeking to end special COVID-19 paid sick leave law Buff News (op/ed) - New laws will hurt auto manufacturers and consumers alike Empire Report - Deceptively Titled Legislation Will Skyrocket Costs for Consumers & Business February 2024 TU OP/Ed - Commentary: Don't put the brakes on rail freight's green future WTEN - Governor Hochul proposes ending COVID-19 Sick Leave Law LoHuid - NY supermarkets want to sell wine. Liquor stores say it will put them out of business Capital Tonight - Two perspectives on the updated New York packaging reduction bill January 2024 Daily Star - Hochul made use of her veto pen in first full year Bloomberg - New York Bill Would Push Back Date for Pass-Through Tax Election Syracuse.Com- Modernize NY liquor laws to level playing field for small business (Guest Opinion by Paul Zuber) Buffalo News - ABC Reform is Necessary to Bring NY Out of Prohibition and Bolster Our Economy Spectrum News - Wine in New York grocery stores up for debate again this year