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“The Tax Foundation’s new 2020 State Business Tax Climate Index should serve as a wake-up call to every elected official across the state. In this year’s rankings, New York moved backwards from 48th in 2019 – achieving the second-worst business tax climate in the nation. This dishonorable distinction will make it more difficult for New York to […]

Today in Albany, the un-elected New York State Public Campaign Financing Commission will hold their second meeting to discuss a plan to spend $100 million of taxpayer money on political campaigns. According to an April 2019 poll conducted by the Siena Research Institute, 63 percent of New Yorkers oppose public financing of political campaigns.   […]

“Today’s signing of the new farm labor mandates is another blow to the Upstate economy. New York State has lost thousands of farms in recent years and under these new mandates, more closures and job losses are on the way. Additionally, families will pay more for farm goods at the grocery store and their local […]

“At the start of the year, Governor Cuomo declared himself the voice of Upstate. But with this latest proposal on prevailing wage, he might as well hang a ‘Going Out of Business’ sign across Upstate New York. Expanding prevailing wage in the state’s most economically distressed communities while carving out New York City makes absolutely […]

ALBANY, NY – “With just three legislative measures, our leaders in Albany have wreaked havoc on the Upstate economy. The advancement of new mandates on farm labor, energy and expanded prevailing wage requirements will devastate Upstate communities for years to come. These radical policies will undoubtedly drive up the cost of living and drive out […]

ALBANY, NY – With less than one week remaining in the 2019 legislative session, Unshackle Upstate and its partner organizations are urging the Legislature to support inclusive and transparent discussions on potential prevailing wage legislation. Given the significant impact this proposal will have on the state’s economy, particularly Upstate, stakeholders deserve the opportunity to voice […]

The state’s leading business organizations – Unshackle Upstate and NFIB – renewed their collective opposition to proposed legislation that would impose new energy mandates on consumers and businesses across New York. The Climate and Community Protection Act (S2992/A3876) is currently under consideration by the state Senate and Assembly would eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions by […]

ALBANY, NY – More than a dozen pro-business, pro-taxpayer organizations have sent a letter to legislators and members of Governor Cuomo’s administration voicing their unified opposition to the Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act. The proposal, which is being sponsored by Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan, would force sweeping new labor mandates onto New York’s agricultural […]

“Upstate, agriculture remains a significant driver of economic development and an important piece of our regional identity. With over 33,000 farms spread across the state, the men and women in this industry work tirelessly to put food on the table for people across New York, the nation and the world. Unfortunately, the proposed Farmworkers Fair […]