More Than 100 Organizations Oppose New York’s Proposed Packaging Law, Warning It Will Drive Up Costs for Consumers
The Packaging Reduction and Infrastructure Investment Act Will Increase Costs on Consumers and Businesses
Albany, NY — More than 100 business associations, industry groups, businesses and employer organizations are urging New York lawmakers to reject the legislature’s proposed packaging bill, warning that the policy would significantly increase costs for businesses and consumers across the state
Business Council Member Survey Finds Overall Affordability Remains Top Threat to New York’s Competitiveness
Healthcare Costs Are Top Concern for Businesses
Albany, NY — The Business Council of New York State’s Winter Survey signaled a clear and consistent message from members across the state: affordability remains the single greatest challenge to doing business in New York, with rising costs negatively impacting growth, investment, and long-term confidence
Statement in Response to the NYSERDA Memo Regarding the Costs of the CLCPA
“As the Hochul administration takes steps to address energy reliability and cost concerns, it is increasingly clear that we need the Legislature to agree to amendments to the CLCPA. For a variety of factors, including some beyond New York’s control, the CLCPA’s GHG emission reductions, renewable energy mandates, and timetables are proving unachievable
Statement in Response to the ‘Tax The Rich’ Rally
“If we want affordability, we must grow our tax base and not continue to penalize the employers and taxpayers who shoulder the weight of expensive and burdensome policies created in Albany. While affordability is a real issue, so too is outmigration and reallocation of wealth and income
Poll: Universal Consensus Among New Yorkers that State Leaders Must Prioritize Reducing the High Cost of Living in New York
Survey Finds Support for Prioritizing Cost of Living Crisis Over Energy Mandates
ALBANY – A new poll, commissioned by The Business Council, shows that concerns over rising costs are being felt by a majority of New Yorkers in key regions of the state who want lawmakers to focus on lowering bills to protect families and keep businesses in the state, with more than half of New Yorkers citing affordability and the economy as major concerns
Statement on the Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
“The Business Council is pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision as tariffs are nothing more than a tax that ultimately impacts employers, workers, and consumers alike. Our economy is stronger when we pursue free trade with clear but necessary guardrails such as the already implemented and successful USMCA agreement that we hope will undergo a swift, successful review this July
“Mayor Mamdani is again calling for tax increases to fund his mayoral campaign promises. A major concern for businesses is his proposal for an 11.5% state corporate tax rate, which is almost 60% higher than the current rate and would be on top of the existing New York City-specific corporate tax rate and the MTA surcharge, resulting in a corporate tax rate of over 20% for some New York businesses
Business Council of New York State Launches Statewide Affordability Campaign to Highlight Policies that Will and Won’t Protect New Yorkers’ Hard-Earned Money
The Business Council of New York State (BCNYS) announced a major statewide affordability campaign on Tuesday, designed to ensure New Yorkers can save money and businesses can continue to grow and operate in the state
Response to Beyond Plastics EPR Lobby Day
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc., on Monday, reacted to recent assertions of the “Beyond Plastics” lobbying organization about “extended producer responsibility” legislation for packaging in general, and specific arguments in support of S
“We urge caution from the legislature regarding additional mandates on utility companies without also acknowledging the high burden of fees and regulatory requirements already imposed on customer providers. Addressing affordability and providing relief to consumers must go beyond a headline and come with an acknowledgment of the underlying cost drivers