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The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “Despite affordability being a top concern of everyday New Yorkers, we should all prepare to pay more as a result of tariffs on goods and services that we consume daily. “Make no mistake, these tariffs on our most important trading partner, […]

Upstate United 2025 Advocacy Agenda Today, Upstate United, a non-partisan organization representing businesses and trade organizations, released its 2025 Advocacy Agenda. “This year’s agenda focuses on several pro-taxpayer and pro-economic growth policies, with one overarching theme that connects them all in one way or another: Affordability. Simply put, we cannot be a strong and competitive […]

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United “From healthcare to home heating costs, it’s vital that Governor Hochul, the New York State Budget Director Blake Washington, and their team acknowledge the financial challenges that New Yorkers face every day. While we greatly appreciate many of the investments outlined […]

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United “Today, as Governor Hochul delivered her fourth State of the State address, she highlighted some new and relatable initiatives while many sounded all too familiar. “It’s important for New Yorkers to feel heard in their calls for driving costs down at […]

Asks the Governor and Legislature: What Increase in Gasoline Prices Are You OK With? Today, Upstate United released a fact sheet highlighting the increased gasoline costs associated with Cap-and-Invest. Troubling Trends – Cap-and-Invest Means Higher Prices at the Pump demonstrates the increases in energy costs under the state’s current proposal. “The numbers shared in our […]