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02
Dec
2009
ALBANY— “The deficit reduction plan approved by the legislature is a necessary first step in dealing with New York's fiscal crisis, even though we have concerns that it does not fully address the current deficit,” said Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc
01
Dec
2009
ALBANY— “Reform of the medical malpractice system would lower health care costs and help restore New York's economy,” said Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. Adams provided testimony to a joint hearing for the Senate's Insurance, Health and Codes Committees
24
Nov
2009
ALBANY— “New York needs a new economic development program that supports strategic objectives for growth with incentives that are economic and efficient,” said Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. in testimony before the New York City Council's Economic Development Committee
12
Nov
2009
Kenneth Adams The Business Council of New York State, Inc. Thank you. It's a pleasure to join you this evening. I'd like to thank Al for inviting me. I'd also like to thank Al and Burt and the RBA board for having one of the most active Chambers in the state. The RBA is stalwart ally in our advocacy efforts in Albany
06
Nov
2009
ALBANY— “New York legislators must return to Albany and take action to reduce state spending to save our state's economy,” said Kenneth Adams, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “In every corner of our state, New Yorkers are looking for jobs and opportunity and they won't find it unless the legislature puts our fiscal house in order
28
Oct
2009
ALBANY— With health care reform legislation about to be voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, it has many wondering how health care reform at the federal level will impact their business and community? If understanding where your business – whether large or small - fits into the reform bills being debated, make plans now to join The Business Council of New York State, Inc
21
Oct
2009
ALBANY— “New York State's economy simply cannot afford new or increased taxes to balance the state budget,” said Kenneth Adams, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. in testimony before the Assembly Ways and Means Committee hearing on the current budget deficit
19
Oct
2009
ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is deeply saddened by the passing of Lewis Golub on Sunday after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease. Lewis and Price Chopper have been loyal and steadfast supporters of The Business Council and of the state's broader business community for many years
15
Oct
2009
ALBANY— “Gov. David Paterson has put forward a bold and realistic plan to balance the state budget with needed cuts in spending,” said Kenneth Adams, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State. “The Governor is showing courage and leadership in advancing a plan to fix New York's $3 billion deficit this fiscal year and larger deficits in the upcoming years
08
Oct
2009
ALBANY— With New York facing a three billion dollar budget deficit in this fiscal year, The Business Council of New York State is calling on Gov. Paterson and the legislature to act now to stop the ballooning deficit that is threatening the state's fiscal integrity and economic recovery. The $500 million in state spending cuts ordered by Gov