Governor Hochul Includes Important Recommendations Outlined in the Blueprint Report in her 2026 State of the State and the Proposed Fiscal Budget
‘Blueprint for New York – Creating a Roadmap for Change’ was Compiled After One Year of Focus Groups with Over 500 Business Leaders and 40 Associations
Albany, NY (February 4, 2025) – An economic competitiveness report, released in the fall, calling for immediate action to improve New York’s business climate is sparking movement in Albany
Business Coalition Opposes New York PRRIA Packaging Bill, Calls for More Balanced EPR Approach
ALBANY – Multiple business groups, including AMERIPEN and The Business Council of New York State, will hold an advocacy day on Tuesday to focus on proposed extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation for packaging under consideration by the Senate and Assembly
Statement in Response to the 2026 State of the State Address
“We appreciate the Governor’s attempt to improve affordability and competitiveness with such proposals as expanding access to childcare without raising taxes, reducing unnecessary environmental regulations that delay housing projects, and addressing the high insurance costs driven by frivolous lawsuits
In an op-ed published in the Empiure Report, Thursday, The Business Council called for the continued adequate funding of our public and private higher education institutions that maintain high-quality programs. By doing so "..New York ensures that its higher-education institutions can continue to expand research initiatives, and support student success
The Business Council's GAC Planning Session is an essential date in our yearly advocacy cycle. We focus on key legislative issues of interest for business, as well as the political atmosphere in Albany.
Membership Survey Shows Early Impacts and Continued Fear Over U.S. Imposed and Retaliatory Tariffs
88% Say Tariffs Have Already Impacted Their Business
Taxes, Regulations & Healthcare Among Ongoing Concerns
ALBANY – More than half of the respondents to The Business Council of New York State, Inc
“We applaud the governor’s administration’s decision to approve the NESE pipeline project. As New York faces a dual imperative —honoring ambitious decarbonization goals while keeping the lights on and the heat running at affordable prices —the NESE pipeline bridges that gap. More than two million Northeast consumers, many in our state, will benefit from this project, which, without it, could face higher risks of shortages, constrained supply, or reliance on less clean fuels
The Business Council of New York State, Inc. and U.S. Chamber Foundation Partner to
Bring the 2026 National Civics Bee® to New York State
[Albany, NY] – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is proud to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the National Civics Bee to New York State for the 2025-2026 program year
Statement in Response to NYISO’s Most Recent Reliability Study
“The NYISO’s most recent findings highlight the importance of an 'all-of-the-above' approach when attempting to balance environmental objectives with energy reliability and affordability. The report shows growing evidence that the state needs to update its energy policies and underlying energy and environmental mandates
The Business Council Continues Opposition to Proposed PRRIA Legislation
The Business Council is one of many business voices that have opposed the so-called "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" (S.1646/A.1749).
Our concerns are straightforward. This bill will impose harmful material bans and unworkable material reduction and recycling mandates, resulting in increased consumer costs and reduced consumer choices at a time of rising concerns about affordability