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“We’re in the process of reviewing the numerous proposals advanced by Governor Cuomo but we’re certainly encouraged by the governor’s support for ride-sharing services in Upstate New York. Upstate residents, visitors and businesses will all benefit from greater access to safe, reliable and modern transportation options. We hope to see more proposals from the Governor […]

Unshackle Upstate (www.unshackleupstate.com), through its political action committee UPAC, today announced its endorsement of Sue Serino’s re-election campaign in the 41st Senate district. “We’re proud to support Sue Serino’s campaign because she’s demonstrated a strong commitment to easing New Yorkers’ tax burden and promoting job growth in the Hudson Valley,” said Greg Biryla, executive director of […]

ROCHESTER, NY – Unshackle Upstate (www.unshackleupstate.com), through its political action committee UPAC, today announced its slate of 2016 legislative endorsements. The bi-partisan list is comprised of 12 Senate candidates and 22 Assembly candidates. “Voters across Upstate are concerned about sluggish job growth and the overall health of the economy. The 33 candidates that we’ve endorsed […]

“The Tax Foundation has released its annual State Business Tax Climate Index and the results are troubling and frustrating. New York State has the second-worst business tax climate in the nation. That’s simply unacceptable. If a well-respected research organization published a report that had similar findings about our educational or health care systems, the outcry would be […]

ALBANY, NY – Unshackle Upstate, a pro-taxpayer, pro-business advocacy organization, today released its 2015-2016 legislative scorecards. The scorecards, available at www.unshackleupstate.com/legislative-activity/scorecards/, grade Senators and Assembly members based on their budget and legislative votes as well as sponsorships of specific bills during the 2015 and 2016 sessions. “As Election Day draws near, incumbent legislators will be talking about […]

Unshackle Upstate endorsed Conservative Republican Floyd Rayburn today in his bid to be the next New York State Senator from the 54th district. “I couldn’t be more proud of an endorsement,” said Rayburn.  “This group has grown quickly because they advocate for the same issues everyone I talk to is clamoring for:  lower taxes, mandate […]

“We’re deeply disappointed about the 2016 legislative session, as our representatives in Albany failed to take any meaningful actions to spur Upstate economic growth. Instead, lawmakers imposed a multi-billion minimum wage increase and enacted a new paid family leave mandate – both of which will squeeze struggling Upstate employers, taxpayers and consumers. Lawmakers also failed […]

“While the remedies for improving New York’s toxic business climate are well known, there’s been a lack of political will power to make them a reality. We’re hopeful that the members of the council will take full advantage of this opportunity and our elected leaders will act accordingly. We look forward to making recommendations to […]

ROCHESTER, NY – Unshackle Upstate has published a comprehensive review of the New York State’s 2016-2017 enacted budget. The document, which can be viewed on the organization’s website (http://bit.ly/1WrvWLA), covers prominent issues like minimum wage, paid family leave and tax cuts as well as lower-profile measures that will still have a substantive impact on Upstate […]

“Rather than taking the opportunity to make New York more business friendly or grow its economy, this budget agreement imposes additional burdens and challenges for employers – especially those in Upstate communities. This unprecedented minimum wage mandate on employers – in addition to a paid leave program – will ensure that New York’s business climate […]