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 Statement Attributable to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United “The Tax Foundation’s new 2022 State Business Tax Climate Index is a sad reminder that New York’s tax burden has been too high for too long. For the third year in a row, New York’s business tax climate ranked 49th in the nation. That’s not […]

The following statement is attributable to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United. New federal data on New York’s UI loan balance can be found here: https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/datasets/ssa-title-xii-advance-activities/advances-to-state-unemployment-funds-social-security-act-title-xii “Earlier this week, the U.S. Treasury Department revealed that New York still owes the federal government $9 billion from unemployment insurance loans. We need our leaders in Albany […]

Upstate United, a non-partisan pro-taxpayer organization, has released a new fact sheet detailing a potential $9 billion tax increase for employers across New York. Troubling Trends – New York’s $9 Billion Unemployment Insurance Crisis makes the case for state government to use untapped federal funds to provide UI relief to struggling businesses. “The impending unemployment […]

The following statement is attributable to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United. “On this historic occasion, we congratulate Governor Kathy Hochul on becoming New York State’s 57th governor. Reviving the Upstate economy and restoring our communities are extraordinary challenges and we have every confidence that Governor Hochul will lead the way.”

The following statement is attributable to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United “Given her extensive experience in government and outstanding leadership qualities, there is no doubt that Lieutenant Governor Hochul is ready to lead New York State as our next governor. The challenges associated with the pandemic and its impact on hardworking New Yorkers […]

The following statement is attributable to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United “The lifting of pandemic restrictions is great news for all New Yorkers. Having weathered this historic health crisis, focusing on the ongoing economic crisis must be Albany’s top priority. 1.3 million New Yorkers are still unemployed, and more than one-third of small […]

Upstate United, a non-partisan pro-taxpayer organization, has released a new fact sheet highlighting New York’s outmigration and sluggish growth. Troubling Trends – New York’s Population Problems follows the release of select data from the 2020 Census by the U.S. Census Bureau. While the state’s population grew by 4.2 percent over the last decade, New York […]

The following statement is attributable to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United  “The passage of this so-called Hero Act is a knockout punch for Upstate’s small business community. This costly mandate will ultimately lead to frivolous lawsuits, business closures and job losses at the worst possible time. While the goal of the bill is […]

The following statement is attributable to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United. “While this year’s state budget includes some positive measures, such as support for struggling small businesses, tax relief for middle-class residents and significant funding for local roads and bridges, the inclusion of massive tax hikes and costly mandates poses a serious risk,” […]

Upstate United releases a new fact sheet highlighting New York’s abysmal tax rankings.Upstate United, a non-partisan pro-taxpayer organization, has released a new fact sheet highlighting New York State’s massive tax burden. Taxed Out – Taking A Closer Look At New York State’s Tax Burden shows how New York compares to other states in various tax […]