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Dec 19 2024

Upstate United: New Yorkers Need to Know How Much the CLCPA Costs

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “The Department of Public Service’s failure to produce a second annual report containing a cost analysis of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) as required by order of the Public Service Commission continues to be a glaring red flag. […]



Dec 9 2024

Upstate United: Gov. Hochul Must Veto the Climate Change Superfund Act

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “The irony of Governor Hochul cautioning residents ahead of winter storm warnings while also contemplating amendments to retroactively penalize the very companies that keep homes warm during the coldest months should not be lost on Upstate residents. Regardless of the resounding […]


Nov 25 2024

Politico: Trump victory further threatens New York’s climate goals

New York’s efforts to slash emissions face major risks from a second Trump administration. Environmental advocates press Gov. Kathy Hochul to step up. By: Marie J. French | 11/25/2024 ALBANY, New York — If President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his campaign promises, New York’s already-vanishing chances of achieving its climate goals will recede even […]


Nov 25 2024

Study: N.Y. households paying second highest tort costs

By Ryan Whalen Buffalo – Nov. 25, 2024 BUFFALO, N.Y. —  According to a recent study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the national tort system, which allows businesses and individuals to seek monetary compensation for harm done to them by others, cost $529 billion in 2022. Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York Executive Director Tom Stebbins […]


Nov 19 2024

Upstate United: New York Ranks Worst in State Tax Competitiveness Index

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “While New York State is leading the country in population loss and is projected to lose as many as 2 million residents in the next twenty-five years, the Tax Foundation has also recently ranked New York dead last in its 2025 […]


Nov 16 2024

Albany Times Union: N.Y.’s population could decrease by nearly 3M by 2050

Cornell University researchers said the most extreme projections show New York losing 2.7 million people by 2050. The issue remains a political flashpoint. By Raga Justin,Capitol BureauNov 16, 2024 ALBANY — Population researchers at Cornell University issued recent projections that show New York could lose up to nearly 3 million residents by 2050, a stark […]



Nov 14 2024

Upstate United: Lawmakers Must Take Note of Projected Population Decline in New York State

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “The most recent US Census Bureau data showed us that New York continues to lead the nation in population decline. Nearly a year later, researchers from Cornell University found that the Empire State Exodus is projected to only worsen with the state’s population declining as much as […]


Nov 13 2024

Newsday: Panel declines to up elected state officials’ pay, boosts agency heads’ salaries

ALBANY — The state pay commission decided it won’t increase the salaries of legislators and statewide elected officials, but agreed to raise the pay of 40 agency commissioners by as much as 20% with another 2% increase in two years. Members of the Commission on Legislative, Judicial & Executive Compensation said the decision reflects underpayment of agency […]