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Ad Campaign Alone Can’t Repair New York’s Image
Perhaps you have seen them. They run constantly. Whether during the recent NCAA basketball tournament or your evening news, there they are. “…the New New York State…”. Today’s column by Bill Hammond of the NY Daily News captures the essence … Continue reading
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Tagged Mandate Relief, small business news, Tort Reform
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Small Business Has Big Influence
New York Times columnist Paul Sullivan recently wrote an article entitled, “What the Small Player Can Expect When Using a Lobbyist,” and suggested that small businesses are at a disadvantage when it comes to having their interests represented before lawmakers. … Continue reading
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Tagged Mandate Relief, Minimum Wage, small business news
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NFIB/NY Reaction to Governor Cuomo’s Proposed Budget
“For the third year in a row, Governor Cuomo’s proposed fiscal plan maintains the theme of fiscal responsibility continues to right-size state government and closes the current budget gap while rejecting any new tax increases. Financially, this budget proposal is … Continue reading
Disappointment in Cuomo and other News of the Day
Yesterday I issued comments on the rumor that Governor Cuomo was “punting” on the difficult conversation on the Triborough Amendment. While the truth of his comments have yet to flushed out, I find it very disappointing on many levels. First, … Continue reading
NFIB/NY Troubled by Rumor that Cuomo will Sit Out Fight over Mandate Relief
Albany (August 23, 2012) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) today said that Governor Cuomo should set the record straight on whether he favors repealing a law that lets public unions keep their current contracts long after they … Continue reading
“Is New York Competitive?” Event!
I am pleased to announce an event that is taking place on September 12th! The Empire Center for New York State Policy is hosting a discussion on the economic competitiveness of New York. I will be sitting on a panel … Continue reading
Posted in New York, Small Business
Tagged Energy Costs, Mandate Relief, Regulatory Reform, small business news
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Scaffold Reform: Just one way to open NY for Business
Did you know that if a worker is injured while intoxicated or ignoring safety training, that a property owner and contract could be held accountable for full damages? This is what happens now under the law, is this fair? Is … Continue reading
Mandate Relief is not a Left/Right Issue
I think it is apropo that Capital Tonight has been talking to those on the left and right of the looming fiscal cliff that is facing New York, and really most states across the country. The last year and a … Continue reading
Toll Hikes…Project Labor Agreements…Open for Business?
There has been a mixed bag of news this week for small business in New York. Yesterday, Governor Cuomo announced a reduction (1.2%) in workers compensation rates for employers. A few months ago, it was widely reported that employers were … Continue reading
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Tagged Mandate Relief, Regulatory Reform, small business news, Workers Compensation
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New York Drops from 26th to 34th in CNBC Business Survey
For all the recent talk that “New York is open for business” and how the last two legislative sessions have been “transformative” for New York’s economic future…some cold water. The new CNBC survey on the top states for business shows … Continue reading
