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  The Business Council of New York State, Inc. Launches  National Civics Bee   New York State middle school students will test their civics knowledge and compete for national title (Albany, NY) — New York middle school students will have the opportunity to compete in the National Civics Bee for the first time during the 2023-2024 school year

  Report: Finance Industry Hampered by New York’s Continued Population Decline, Out-Migration, and Stagnation Trends  Decline Began Pre-Pandemic, Accelerated During Shutdowns & Policy Changes ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, along with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) and the New York Bankers Association (NYBA), recently supported an independent report on the financial services sector in New York State and the impact it has on the economy

  Unemployment Insurance Debt Clock Reaches 1,000 Days of No Action Fiscal Burden on State’s Employers Growing   ALBANY – One thousand days have passed without New York State officials addressing the state’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt bill.  The state borrowed federal funds to pay unemployment benefits following mandated business shutdowns during the COVID pandemic, and the state’s outstanding debt still totals nearly $7 billion

  Statement in Response to Public Service Commission Decision Today’s Public Service Commission decision on increased funding for certain renewable generation projects clearly illustrates the practical and financial challenges New York State needs to address as it implements the CLCPA’s key mandates

The Business Council of New York State Announces Statewide Campaign to Urge Albany to Create and Implement Smart, Affordable, and Reliable Energy Policies   Business Groups from Across the State Announce Support for the New Campaign   Progress Is Essential – But Transition to a Low Carbon Economy Must Be Thoughtful And Practical   Campaign Comes on Heels of Growing Concerns Regarding Energy Reliability, Costs and Adverse Impacts on Households and Businesses   Albany (September 26, 2023)  – The Business Council of New York State announced today the first of several state-wide information campaigns designed to educate New York voters on the impacts of significant legislation approved by state lawmakers

New Board Chair, Three New Directors Elected to Serve The Business Council of New York State Inc. Newly Elected Officers Announced at Annual Meeting Albany, NY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. announced that Richard E. Constable, EVP, Global Head of Government Affairs and Social Impact for Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp

PepsiCo Named Member of the Year by The Business Council of New York State   Annual Award to be Presented at a September 21st Dinner       ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. announced Tuesday that PepsiCo has been named its Member of the Year. The award will be given on Thursday, September 21, at The Business Council’s Annual Meeting at The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing

The Business Council of New York State Supports Graduation Measure Recommendations Delivered to the State Education Department Recommendations, in Partnership with the Equity Coalition, Delivered to Blue Ribbon Panel ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc., on Monday, delivered a letter to the New York State Education Department confirming its support for the graduation measures recommended by the New York Equity Coalition

Kathryn Wylde to Receive The Business Council’s Corning Award for Excellence Annual Award to be Presented at a September 21st Dinner     ALBANY – Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Corning Award for Excellence by The Business Council of New York State