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  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

  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

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