The Business Council’s Political Action Committee Seeks Candidates for 2026 Endorsement
ALBANY – The Business Council’s Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced it is actively seeking candidates running for statewide office in 2026 who are interested in earning the organization’s endorsement
Poll: New Yorkers Demand Bill Transparency and Relief as Energy Costs Steadily Skyrocket
Voters Surprised to Learn More Than 20% of Their Monthly Bill Goes to Taxes and State‑Mandated Programs
ALBANY – A new statewide survey of more than 2,000 New York voters finds overwhelming concern about rising utility bills and broad bipartisan support for greater bill transparency, fewer hidden fees, and common‑sense reform of how energy costs are charged and disclosed
Business Groups and Trade Associations Urge Legislature to Act on Governor Hochul’s Auto Insurance Reform Package
ALBANY – A coalition of leading pro‑business and trade associations is urging the New York State Legislature to move forward with Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed auto insurance reforms, warning that unchecked fraud and excessive litigation are continuing to push costs higher for families and employers across the state
The Business Council of New York State Welcomes Elee Wolf as Director of Workforce Development & Education
ALBANY — The Business Council of New York State, Inc., today announced the hiring of Elee Wolf as Director of Workforce Development & Education, a role where she will lead legislative advocacy and policy efforts focused on workforce development, education, childcare, and economic development
Joint Statement on Court's Decision to Overturn DEC Freshwater Wetlands Rule
“Today’s decision annulling the new Wetlands Regulations is an important win for New Yorkers and our economy, and we hope that it will lead to a more reasonable approach to the regulation of freshwater wetlands in our state
The Business Council of New York State Launches CLCPA Cost Calculator
Businesses and Consumers Can Estimate Future Energy & Gasoline Bill Increases Under the CLCPA
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc., on Tuesday launched a calculator to show the impact of potential future energy assessment cost increases on businesses and households if an aggressive “cap and invest” rule were adopted to meet the Climate and Leadership Community Protection Act (CLCPA) emission-reduction mandates
Statement in Response to Governor Hochul's Proposed CLCPA Amendments
"We support the Governor’s proposals to adjust the CLCPA’s emission reduction and accounting provisions. These are reasonable and necessary corrections that will avoid onerous and costly mandates based on impractical emission-reduction targets
Statement in Response to Auto Insurance Reform Proposals
“The auto insurance reforms put forth by Governor Hochul are a welcome relief for families and businesses across the state who are facing an affordability crisis. The reforms go straight to the heart of that problem, fraud and excessive litigation, not dangerous roads, driving up the costs of auto insurance for New Yorkers who pay some of the highest premiums in the country
The Business Council of New York State Launches New Website to Track Affordability Impact of New York State Legislation
The Campaign Called 'New Yorkers for Affordability' Introduces Online Resource to Help Consumers & Businesses Understand How Proposed Laws Affect Cost of Living
Albany — The Business Council of New York State today announced the launch of its new website, a public information platform designed to track proposed New York State legislation and evaluate how it may impact affordability for consumers, workers, and businesses
Statement from The Business Council & New York City Business Community on State Senate and Assembly One-House Budgets
“New York City’s business community stands united in strong opposition to tax increases as part of the State budget under negotiations. New York is the highest tax and spending jurisdiction in the country and New Yorkers already pay among the highest individual, business, and property taxes