ALBANY— “Proposed tax increases on energy companies, cable providers and wireless telecommunications will damage New York's economy,” said Kenneth Adams, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc in testimony to the legislature's joint fiscal committees' budget hearing
ALBANY— “This year's state budget will impact New York's economy, its businesses and its residents for years to come. The budget must make real structural reforms to prepare New York to be competitive when our economy recovers,” said Kenneth Adams, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc
ALBANY— “The proposed taxes on health care and health insurance in the Executive Budget will drive up the cost of health insurance, making it unaffordable for many New Yorkers,” said Kenneth Adams, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “Employers and their workers are already struggling to afford health coverage, many will simply not be able to absorb the increased costs caused by these taxes
ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State, and the New York Building Congress are co-hosting a forum that focuses on the opportunities that may arise to rebuild New York's infrastructure and create jobs through the anticipated federal stimulus legislation. Featured speakers will provide valuable insight about New York's vast infrastructure needs including mass transportation, roads, bridges, state asset maximization and other projects
ALBANY— “New York's fiscal crisis is a result of spending too much and taxing too much for too long,” said Kenneth Adams, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “The Business Council strongly supports Gov. David Paterson's plan to use federal stimulus money to eliminate proposed new taxes and fees in his budget
ALBANY— The Business Council of New York State, Inc. opposes the expanded bottle bill and made a call for restraint on fees and regulation in budget testimony to the Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means Committees' hearing today on the Department of Environmental Conservation budget.
“The Business Council supports the continuation of the cap on Title V air permit fees, adding that New York's existing air permit fees are already higher than other states,” said Ken Pokalsky, senior director of government affairs
ALBANY— The Business Council of New York State supports Gov. David Paterson's call for government reform to provide taxpayers relief, specifically the property tax cap, mandate relief and reform to make local governments more efficient.
“Overall, Gov. Paterson's State of the State message outlined an ambitious agenda to spur private sector investment in New York, including investment in our energy infrastructure
ALBANY— “The Business Council supports Gov. David Paterson's call for government reform to provide taxpayers relief, specifically the property tax cap, mandate relief and efforts to make local governments more efficient.
We also look forward to working with the Governor on public-private partnerships to maximize state assets
ALBANY— “Gov. David Paterson's call to reform state finances must be taken seriously by the state legislature to allow our economy to recover and create jobs for New Yorkers,” said Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “We have 850,000 people out of work in New York – reducing the cost of government so that we can reduce taxes is the fastest route to recovery
ALBANY— “New state air pollution rules could make New York less competitive for businesses compared to other states,” said Kenneth Adams, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State. “These new rules will impede efforts by New York manufacturers and power generators to become more productive and energy efficient