ALBANY, N.Y.—“The Business Council is pleased to see the administration recognize the critical need for significant reform to the state’s broken workers’ compensation system,” said Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “To start, the administration can and should immediately and unilaterally promulgate the updated Scheduled Loss of Use (SLU) guidelines completed by the Workers’ Compensation Board
ALBANY, N.Y.—“Governor Cuomo is right to highlight the ongoing need to address property tax rates and reduce the size of government,” said Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “While the property tax cap has been a great success - saving residential and business taxpayers billions in avoided costs – work remains
ALBANY, N.Y.—"Governor Cuomo's announcement to advance $2 billion towards rebuilding water infrastructure across New York represents a substantial commitment to addressing the state's aging water infrastructure,” said Darren Suarez, director of Government Affairs for The Business Council of New York State, Inc
ALBANY—“We welcome Governor Cuomo’s decision to focus on upstate ridesharing as part of the rollout of his 2017 legislative agenda,” said Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “The Council will continue its own push for the passage of sensible, fiscally-realistic ridesharing legislation this session
Study examines the importance of higher standards in New York State and highlights early successes
The Public Policy Institute of New York State, Inc. (PPI), today released a detailed report entitled, “Common Core: Here to Stay?”, which examines the importance of higher standards in New York’s education system and predicts where we go from here
ALBANY, N.Y.—“The Business Council commends the Schuyler County Council of Governments for unanimously passing a resolution that supports Crestwood’s proposed propane storage facility in Reading. Crestwood’s plan will not only create local jobs and boost community tax revenue; the new facility will serve as a strategic propane reserve providing reliable and affordable heating fuel for New York homes and businesses
Albany, N.Y. - Congratulations to the Senate Republicans on their apparent victory this evening. We would also like to congratulate our endorsed candidates in both houses and of both parties for their wins. Tonight’s results are proof that a pro-growth, pro-jobs platform is a winning message across New York State
ALBANY, N.Y.—The Business Council of New York State Political Action Committee today released additional 2016 Legislative endorsements. Our first list of legislative endorsed candidates may be found here.
Incumbents and challengers must actively seek the PAC’s endorsement and return our questionnaire in order to be considered
ALBANY, N.Y.—The Business Council of New York State Political Action Committee today released the following 2016 Legislative endorsements.
Incumbents and challengers must actively seek the PAC’s endorsement and return our questionnaire in order to be considered. “The individuals receiving our PAC’s endorsement today have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the business climate of New York State,” said Heather C
ALBANY, N.Y.—“The 2017 State Business Tax Climate Index from the Tax Foundation is a reminder of both what New York can achieve when we get bipartisan consensus on pro-business legislation, and how much further we have to go,” said Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc