The Business Council Urges Congress to Reduce Work Eligibility Period for Asylum Seekers
Reducing 180 Day Wait Period Helps Entire Economy
ALBANY – The Business Council, late last week, sent a letter to the entire New York State Congressional Delegation urging them to support legislation to reduce the number of days asylum seekers must wait to become eligible to work
The Business Council Announces Nominees for the 2023 MWBE Award
Businesses Nominated by State Legislators
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Tuesday that 51 businesses have been accepted as nominees for the 2023 Minority and Women's Business Award. The award recognizes and honors the history of minority, women, and LGBTQ+-owned businesses
No Relief for Businesses in the 2023 Legislative Session
Missed Opportunities from Legislature Leave Employers Paying More
ALBANY – The New York State legislature had many opportunities to help the state’s business community throughout the 2023 legislative session, but very little was done to ease the burden of doing business in the state
Unemployment Insurance Debt Clock Continues to Tick on New York State
869 Days Without Action Increases the Burden on State’s Employers
ALBANY – As the legislative session winds down with no expected attempt to address the state’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) fund debt, The Business Council of New York State, on Wednesday, unveiled a clock that monitors how many days have passed without New York lawmakers taking action to minimize the debt created by state-mandated shutdowns
Latest Version of Expanded Producer Responsibility Act is Detrimental to Businesses, Costly to Consumers
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is strongly opposed to the amended version of “Expanded Producer Responsibility” (EPR) legislation introduced last week, with just four days left in the 2023 legislative session
Today, Assemblymembers Jessica González-Rojas, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Catalina Cruz, and Marcela Mitaynes joined healthcare organizations and business groups to call for the state legislature to pass A3020A/S2237A, which would provide healthcare to undocumented New Yorkers.
Last week, Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Chair of the Senate Health Committee, and Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin sent a letter with more than 60 legislators to the federal government
Joseph Alston Joins The Business Council’s Government Affairs Team
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Wednesday, Joseph Alston, has joined the Government Affairs team as a Director of Government Affairs. In his role, Joe will focus on issues related to Housing, Construction, Transportation, Economic Development, and the emerging industry of Digital/Virtual Currency and Assets
The Business Council’s Response to Calls to Expand the Bottle Bill and Adopt an EPR Mandate
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, on Tuesday, responded to calls to pass legislation known as the Expanded Bottle Bill and the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.
New York’s leading business advocacy group has created memos in opposition, outlining the reasons why both bills are bad for New York’s employers
Response to CRA vs Berkeley on Natural Gas Ban
While the state’s CLCPA implementation plan calls for significant steps to decarbonize buildings and other sectors, concerns continue about the electric grid’s ability to meet significant increases in power demand and the impact such bans will have on housing supply, economic development efforts, and overall energy costs
The Business Council Announces Winners of Second Annual New York State Workforce Innovation Awards
Winners to be Recognized at May 19 Luncheon
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Wednesday, the three award winners of the second annual New York State Workforce Innovation Awards