Press Releases

“The state Labor Department’s ‘analysis’ of a $15 minimum wage falls far short of the thorough, objective analysis that state lawmakers and the public deserves. For example, it does not look at the real impacts that a 67-percent minimum wage increase will have on small businesses, family farms, non-profits, local governments and school districts. It […]

“Today’s report from the Tax Foundation, which finds that New York State’s state and local tax burden is the highest in the nation, helps explain why much of the state continues to trail the nation in job creation since the end of the Great Recession. It also underscores just how difficult it is to start and […]

“We applaud Governor Cuomo for advancing a budget proposal that adheres to a self-imposed 2-percent spending cap. We’re also encouraged by the Governor’s commitment to make significant investments in our crumbling infrastructure. It’s no secret that Upstate communities have struggled to maintain the roads, bridges and water infrastructure – this investment will provide much-needed funds […]

“The reality is that Upstate New York simply can’t afford a $15 minimum wage. The small businesses and farms that power our economy will be devastated, jobs will be lost, consumer costs will skyrocket and taxes will rise. If you truly support the Upstate economy, then you can’t support this unprecedented wage mandate. Unshackle Upstate […]