Press Releases

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 […]

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 […]

A statement from Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United. “In representing trade groups and regional chambers of commerce throughout Upstate New York, we know firsthand that many industries, business owners, and consumers are still recovering from the pandemic and battling inflation. This is the first strike of its kind since 1977, and in only […]

A statement from Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United. “From Wall Street to…Y’all Street? The latest moniker for the major shifts happening throughout the financial sector is proving to be a possibility in the future as growth across the industry in Texas outpaces New York by an alarming percentage. A recent article in the […]

A statement from Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United. “Following the release of the New York State Comptroller’s most recent audit, we reiterate our calls to pause the implementation of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) until critical issues are addressed. Moreover, the report shared today highlights what we have been saying publicly for years […]

A statement from Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United. “Yesterday’s draft report issued by the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) and NYSERDA referred to the state’s goal to achieve 70% renewables by 2030 as ‘extraordinarily ambitious’ and concluded that a delay in achieving the 70% goal may be unavoidable. “Given the amount of government resources […]

A statement from Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United  “Since the passage of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) in 2019, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has been assigned the nearly impossible and unenviable task of developing a program to require that the statewide electrical demand system be ‘zero emissions’ by 2040. […]

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United. “The New York Independent System Operator’s 2024 Power Trends report should serve as a wake-up call to every policymaker in Albany.   “If we want to keep the lights on, attract more economic development projects, and protect our people, Albany must reconsider its […]

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “At a time when residents are facing high prices as a result of inflation and leaving New York State at record levels, lawmakers should be looking to make the state more affordable for consumers. Instead, the current Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) proposal […]

Upstate United has released its 2024 End of Session Priorities ahead of the final scheduled week of this year’s Legislative Session. The non-partisan organization, which represents businesses and trade organizations, focuses on being pro-taxpayer and pro-economic growth, with a large emphasis on the needs of Upstate New York. Upstate United has outlined the top three […]