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  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

  The Business Council of New York State Launches CLCPA Cost Calculator Businesses and Consumers Can Estimate Future Energy & Gasoline Bill Increases Under the CLCPA ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc., on Tuesday launched a calculator to show the impact of potential future energy assessment cost increases on businesses and households if an aggressive “cap and invest” rule were adopted to meet the Climate and Leadership Community Protection Act (CLCPA) emission-reduction mandates

  Statement in Response to Auto Insurance Reform Proposals “The auto insurance reforms put forth by Governor Hochul are a welcome relief for families and businesses across the state who are facing an affordability crisis. The reforms go straight to the heart of that problem, fraud and excessive litigation, not dangerous roads, driving up the costs of auto insurance for New Yorkers who pay some of the highest premiums in the country

  The Business Council of New York State Launches New Website to Track Affordability Impact of New York State Legislation The Campaign Called 'New Yorkers for Affordability' Introduces Online Resource to Help Consumers & Businesses Understand How Proposed Laws Affect Cost of Living Albany —  The Business Council of New York State today announced the launch of its new website, a public information platform designed to track proposed New York State legislation and evaluate how it may impact affordability for consumers, workers, and businesses

Statement from The Business Council & New York City Business Community on State Senate and Assembly One-House Budgets  “New York City’s business community stands united in strong opposition to tax increases as part of the State budget under negotiations.  New York is the highest tax and spending jurisdiction in the country and New Yorkers already pay among the highest individual, business, and property taxes

  More Than 100 Organizations Oppose New York’s Proposed Packaging Law, Warning It Will Drive Up Costs for Consumers The Packaging Reduction and Infrastructure Investment Act Will Increase Costs on Consumers and Businesses Albany, NY  — More than 100 business associations, industry groups, businesses and employer organizations are urging New York lawmakers to reject the legislature’s proposed packaging bill, warning that the policy would significantly increase costs for businesses and consumers across the state

  Business Council Member Survey Finds Overall Affordability Remains Top Threat to New York’s Competitiveness Healthcare Costs Are Top Concern for Businesses   Albany, NY — The Business Council of New York State’s Winter Survey signaled a clear and consistent message from members across the state: affordability remains the single greatest challenge to doing business in New York, with rising costs negatively impacting growth, investment, and long-term confidence