Business Council in the News STAFF CONTACT : Patrick Bailey Director of Communications 518-465-7511 ext.238 January 2023 Spectrum News - Horse racing industry coalition launches campaign to back Belmont Park upgrades Gothamist - As costs rise, Gov. Hochul proposes linking minimum wage to inflation Spectrum - NY lawmakers, farmers clash on tying minimum wage to inflation Daily Gazette - Down to Business: Proposed law would make ex-offenders’ re-entry into workforce easier WENY - Some of Gov. Hochul's state of the state proposals to address affordability Fingerlakes 1- Advocates renew push for Clean Slate Act to be passed in New York Spectrum - New version of Clean Slate Act gives police, SED access to sealed records Olean Times Herald - Business this legislative session will watch, weigh in on minimum wage plans WBNG - Infrastructure talk during the 2023 ‘Community Building Series’