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07
Jun
2023
Unemployment Insurance Debt Clock Continues to Tick on New York State 869 Days Without Action Increases the Burden on State’s Employers ALBANY – As the legislative session winds down with no expected attempt to address the state’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) fund debt, The Business Council of New York State, on Wednesday, unveiled a clock that monitors how many days have passed without New York lawmakers taking action to minimize the debt created by state-mandated shutdowns
05
Jun
2023
Latest Version of Expanded Producer Responsibility Act is Detrimental to Businesses, Costly to Consumers ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is strongly opposed to the amended version of “Expanded Producer Responsibility” (EPR) legislation introduced last week, with just four days left in the 2023 legislative session
24
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

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Events

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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S.1161-A (Sanders)/A.2034-A (Joyner)
Frank Kerbein
Automatic Sealing of Certain Convictions
S.7551-A (Myrie)/A.129-C (Cruz)
Crystal Griffith
LLC Beneficial Owner Disclosure
S.995-B (Hoylman-Sigal)/A.3484-A (Gallagher)
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Memorandum of understanding to allow reciprocity between the State and New York City for businesses…
S.7371 (Sanders)/A.7646 (Septimo)
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