Statement in Response to the FY 2023 Executive Budget
“The Business Council is encouraged by highlights presented by Governor Hochul in her budget address today, including resources to support economic growth and critical infrastructure, support for childcare services, support for small businesses, and important measures to help maintain long-term financial stability for the state, all while avoiding new revenue measures,” said Heather Briccetti, President & CEO
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Statement on Mobile Sports Betting in New York State
"The inception of legal mobile sports gaming in New York State is long overdue. This multi-billion-dollar industry has been blocked in New York State for far too long, driving enthusiasts and revenues that should be in New York’s coffers to other states
Statement in Response to the 2022 State of the State Address
“The Business Council applauds Governor Hochul's initiatives to promote a stronger economy, increased private sector investments, and the creation of good-paying jobs,” said Heather Briccetti, President & CEO, The Business Council of New York State
Statement in Response to New York's $240 million Investment Increase in Schools Serving Children with Disabilities
"We commend Governor Hochul for this historic investment in students with disabilities. As employers embrace a workforce with neural diversity, we want to know students are supported with the necessary resources & tools in their formative education years
#StandUpforNYBusiness
"Ultimately, the negative impact of this new tax will fall on New York citizens and businesses."https://t.co/rqyfPQ9R4k
— The Business Council (@BusinessNYS) December 18, 2021
"The state needs to reconsider this tax and focus instead on promoting continued investment in New York’s broadband"
This is the latest example of how we can #StandUpforNYBusinesshttps://t.co/rqyfPPSfFK
— The Business Council (@BusinessNYS) December 16, 2021
Statement from The Business Council on the State's Mask Requirement
“As we have stated in the past regarding similar mandates, we support necessary measures to help stop the spread of COVID. Our hope is people respect the state’s directive and employees of businesses by not putting them in the difficult position of having to enforce the mandate through confrontation
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"The governor is right in wanting to avoid disrupting a recovering economy, especially during the holiday season. From the beginning of the pandemic, businesses have been proactive in their response by adapting to policy changes and government mandates, all while creating safer conditions for employees and customers