Warning: All New Yorkers May be Forced to Pay More for Countless Products – Thanks to Two Bad Albany Bills and Their Unintended Consequence
Proposed legislation would eliminate discounts that tens of millions of consumers use
BELOW: Seven Ways Bills Will Cost New Yorkers Money
Albany, NY — As New Yorkers continue to struggle with rising grocery bills, housing costs, utility prices, and everyday expenses, lawmakers in Albany are quickly advancing legislation that could make it even harder for families to save money on everyday purchases
State Budget Agreement Reflects Key Pro-Business Blueprint Priorities, Delivering Meaningful Steps Toward Affordability and Competitiveness
Recently Enacted Budget Includes Several Recommendations from ‘Blueprint for New York – Creating a Roadmap for Change’ Following Months of Advocacy
Albany, NY (May 28, 2026)– The recently agreed-upon New York State budget includes several key policy positions long advocated for by the business community and outlined in “Blueprint for New York – Creating a Roadmap for Change
Memo to the New York State Legislature --Amended “Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act”
The recent amendments to S.1464/A.1769 make limited changes to two of our priority issues and makes no material change at all to others, while making several provisions of the bill even more challenging and costly
Survey: New York Businesses Flag Climate Law Costs, Tax Increases as Growing Threats to Affordability and Competitiveness
Employers Say Energy Cost Pressures Began During Early Implementation of CLCPA-Related Policies
ALBANY – A Spring 2026 survey of The Business Council of New York State member companies shows a continued concern that rising energy costs, strict climate mandates, and proposed tax increases are making it harder for businesses to operate, invest, and grow in New York
Pro Business Organizations and Private Sector Businesses Continue to Oppose the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Act (PRRIA)
ALBANY – A coalition of business associations and private sector businesses has issued a memo in opposition to the recently amended “Packaging Reduction and Recycling Act,” (PRRIA) S
The Business Council’s Political Action Committee Seeks Candidates for 2026 Endorsement
ALBANY – The Business Council’s Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced it is actively seeking candidates running for statewide office in 2026 who are interested in earning the organization’s endorsement
Poll: New Yorkers Demand Bill Transparency and Relief as Energy Costs Steadily Skyrocket
Voters Surprised to Learn More Than 20% of Their Monthly Bill Goes to Taxes and State‑Mandated Programs
ALBANY – A new statewide survey of more than 2,000 New York voters finds overwhelming concern about rising utility bills and broad bipartisan support for greater bill transparency, fewer hidden fees, and common‑sense reform of how energy costs are charged and disclosed
Business Groups and Trade Associations Urge Legislature to Act on Governor Hochul’s Auto Insurance Reform Package
ALBANY – A coalition of leading pro‑business and trade associations is urging the New York State Legislature to move forward with Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed auto insurance reforms, warning that unchecked fraud and excessive litigation are continuing to push costs higher for families and employers across the state
The Business Council of New York State Welcomes Elee Wolf as Director of Workforce Development & Education
ALBANY — The Business Council of New York State, Inc., today announced the hiring of Elee Wolf as Director of Workforce Development & Education, a role where she will lead legislative advocacy and policy efforts focused on workforce development, education, childcare, and economic development
Joint Statement on Court's Decision to Overturn DEC Freshwater Wetlands Rule
“Today’s decision annulling the new Wetlands Regulations is an important win for New Yorkers and our economy, and we hope that it will lead to a more reasonable approach to the regulation of freshwater wetlands in our state