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Oct 14 2022

Buffalo News Another Voice: New Yorkers can’t afford Climate Action Council mandates

Read the full piece here. By the end of this year, New York State’s Climate Action Council will publish its final scoping plan that is intended to help the state meet its emission goals. It’s very likely that the price tag of the final scoping plan will be in line with the $340 billion price […]

Oct 6 2022

Upstate United Commends IBM for $20 Billion Investment in the Hudson Valley

The following statement is attributable to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United “IBM, which has a long-standing history of innovation and job creation in Upstate New York, is strengthening its New York roots with this $20 billion investment over the coming decade. IBM’s high-tech projects will spark job growth and economic activity in the […]

Oct 4 2022

Upstate United Applauds Micron’s $100 Billion Chip Plant Investment in Central New York

The following statement is attributable to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United “This historic $100 billion investment by Micron will create good-paying jobs and provide a major boost to Central New York’s local economies. We applaud the collaborative efforts of Senator Schumer, Governor Hochul and Onondaga County Executive McMahon as well as Micron President […]

Sep 30 2022

Statement from Upstate United Regarding Department of Labor’s Farm Labor Overtime Decision

The following statement is attributable to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United “There’s no doubt that Commissioner Reardon’s disastrous decision will lead to fewer family farms, smaller paychecks for farm workers and higher costs for consumers. The fact remains that New York has been losing farms for decades – more than 3,800 over the […]

Sep 15 2022

These aspirational policies present New York with real challenges | Opinion

Read the full piece by Justin Wilcox here. The transition to renewable energy sources to combat climate change is being complicated by many factors — some unforeseen, but others quite predictable and born of rushed policies that fail to account for the enormity of the challenges we face. New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection […]

Sep 13 2022

Statement from Upstate United Regarding August 2022 Consumer Price Index

The following statement is attributable to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United “The August 2022 Consumer Price Index published today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that sky-high inflation is still squeezing struggling consumers and employers across the nation. The rising costs of food – 11.4 percent over the last – year […]

Sep 6 2022

Statement from Upstate United Regarding Farm Laborers Wage Board Report

The following statement is attributable to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United “The report advanced today by the Farm Laborers Wage Board is a death sentence for many family farms across the state. Wage Board members Brenda McDuffie and Dennis Hughes ignored the pleas of hardworking farmworkers and farmers – the majority of whom […]

Sep 2 2022

CNY Business Journal Opinion: New York’s Climate Plan may put CHIPS on Ice

There is no doubt that the global semiconductor-chip shortage is problematic across many sectors. Phones, vehicles, computers, ATMs and health-care devices use this important technology and power us through our daily lives. While it’s encouraging to see New York’s elected leaders recognize the gravity of the current chip shortage, it’s incredibly discouraging to consider New […]

Sep 1 2022

Statement from Upstate United Regarding Micron’s Idaho Chip Plant Announcement

The following statement is attributable to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United “Micron’s decision to build its new $15 billion chip plant in Idaho shows that New York can’t compete with other states for major, transformative projects. The state’s new Green CHIPS program simply can’t overcome its massive tax burden and harsh business climate. […]

Jun 10 2022

Statement from Upstate United Regarding Alarming UI Report from New York State Comptroller DiNapoli

The following statement is attributable to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United “The findings of Comptroller DiNapoli’s updated Unemployment Insurance report are extremely alarming. New York’s unemployment insurance crisis will continue to hurt employers and consumers at the worst possible time. Millions of families who are already being squeezed by historic inflation rates will […]