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12
Mar
2024
“The legislature's one-house budget proposals ignore the recent data that shows that people and jobs are leaving New York. While facing these facts, the legislature has unveiled a plan that continues to make New York unaffordable by raising taxes on residents and businesses, thus continuing to exodus out of New York
06
Mar
2024
  “The results of this survey show the concern employers express to us every day that harmful policies are adversely impacting their business’ ability to grow and prosper. Our business sectors are seeing high taxes, strict mandates, and little cooperation from lawmakers, forcing them and their employees out of New York State
04
Mar
2024
  “New York State is horse country, and the construction of a new Belmont Park will support a range of both small and large businesses throughout the state. We have supported this project from its inception because horse racing means jobs and economic opportunities for New York, and that’s exactly what the new Belmont Park will deliver
27
Feb
2024
The Business Council, Business Advocacy Groups, and Private Sector Employers Urge Senate Committee to Reject Expanded Producer Responsibility (EPR) Legislation   Unreasonable Mandates and High Consumer Costs Will Adversely Impact New York’s Economy   ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc
15
Feb
2024
  Statement on the Comptroller's Report New York State Won’t Regain Lost Jobs From COVID Until 2026 "The Comptroller's report reflects what The Business Council has highlighted for several years: job growth and stronger economies are occurring in almost every state except New York. It's no coincidence that this trend continues while New York is consistently near the bottom of the list in almost every important business-friendly category
31
Jan
2024
  Civic Hall and The Business Council of New York State Announce Strategic Partnership Civic Hall, the pioneering hub for innovation and training in New York’s tech ecosystem, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with The Business Council of New York State, the state’s foremost advocate for businesses
19
Jan
2024
  Unemployment Insurance Debt Clock Reaches 1,095 Days, Three Years of No Action Taken by New York State Fiscal Burden on State’s Employers Growing ALBANY – One thousand ninety-five days, three full years, have passed without New York State officials addressing the state’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt bill
16
Jan
2024
  Statement on Governor Hochul’s Budget Proposal “We commend the Governor on her 2024-2025 Budget proposal, a presentation that should be applauded on many levels. During her time in office, the governor has been able to balance budgets without raising personal and business taxes, a critical move for the continued growth of our economy
10
Jan
2024
  “Today, environmental groups are again calling for an expanded and more expensive bottle deposit law in New York State. The Business Council opposes such legislation for a number of reasons, outlined in our recent memo in opposition. From a business perspective, we see this bill running contrary to the “affordability” theme being raised by the governor and legislative leaders, as this legislation imposes additional costs on consumers, with a disproportionate impact on low-income consumers
09
Jan
2024
  “We commend the Governor for what appears to be a goal of holding the line on taxes in the upcoming year and proposing an agenda focused on affordability. Any efforts to make New York more affordable should consider the challenges facing businesses throughout New York State, including mandated leave policies, unaddressed Unemployment Insurance debt, and rising workers’ compensation policies