Business Council in the News STAFF CONTACT : Steven Smith Director of Communications 518-465-7511 ext.238 June 2026 WRGB - Advocates push for legislation targeting company plastic waste in New York State Fingerlakes 1 - Business groups launch opposition campaign against Beauty Justice Act May 2026 NY Post - Sweeping NY bill aims to nix plastic wrap for these crucial everyday items News10ABC - Lawmakers soften proposed packaging reduction act Capital Tonight - Plastic packaging reduction bill sees movement in New York Legislature NY Post - NY Business Council bashes AG Tish James’ ban on ‘surveillance pricing’ as anti-consumer TU - Why should employers have to cover injuries and illnesses that are unrelated to work? April 2026 News10ABC- Business leaders back Hochul’s car insurance reforms Newsday (Op/Ed) - Hochul should reject Albany's proposed tax hikes Times Union (Op/Ed)- Commentary: A simple idea for lawmakers: If it’s broken, fix it LoHud - To grow our economy, New York must protect energy stability | Opinion Capital Tonight - Business Council of New York voices concerns over proposed changes to air quality law TU - Lawmakers seek to claw back refrigeration mandates in Climate Act Op/Ed - Increased Utility Rates Are On the Line If New York Raises Corporate Taxes NY Post - 70% of New Yorkers fear that green energy mandates will make their ‘unreasonable’ electricity bills even more expensive March 2026 Empire Report - Business Council Member Survey Finds Overall Affordability Remains Threat to New York’s Competitiveness Capital Tonight - Should New York slow down implementation of the climate law? Two perspectives Buffalo News Op/Ed - A smart tax strategy for New York would be broadening the tax pool LoHud - NY businesses pressured by high costs. Could Albany help? TU - Business groups send letter to Hochul seeking overhaul of packaging bill NY Post - NY lawmakers can’t hide their bills’ cost, thanks to new watchdog site Solving Problems Across the Spectrum: All Courts are Problem Solvers February 2026 Spectrum - Business Council of New York State CEO on Hochul's 2027 fiscal budget NY Post - NY business coalition launches to protect Jewish, Israeli firms as anti-Zionists take hold in Mamdani’s NYC Empire Report - Report Calling for Immediate Action to Support New York’s Business Climate is Sparking Movement in Albany City & State - Paving a better path for business growth Empire Report - Business Council of New York State Launches Statewide Affordability Campaign to Highlight Policies that Will and Won’t Protect New Yorkers’ Hard-Earned Money TU - Commentary: The CLCPA contains a pause button. It's time for the PSC to press it. TU - Poll: Affordability the biggest issue for New York voters January 2026 WRVO - Albany’s full plate: taxes, immigration (and maybe more wine) Mid Hudson News - All-electric buildings law delayed, will not take effect Jan. 1 TU - New York's minimum wage workers get scheduled pay increase Empire Report - Investing in Higher Education Creates Prosperous Communities Across New York City and State Albany power 100 - #40 Heather Mulligan Empire Report - Business Council of New York State Launches Statewide Affordability Campaign to Highlight Policies that Will and Won’t Protect New Yorkers’ Hard-Earned Money