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Mixed Bag for New York’s Small Businesses in 2012
While the legislature is still passing some bills, the 2012 legislative session is nearing the end. Compared to recent years, it has been a rather ho-hum affair. Now, in some ways this is not all bad, but really, for New … Continue reading
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Tagged Mandate Relief, Pension Reform, Regulatory Reform, State Budget
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NFIB on Chamber Report: Don’t Pop the Champagne Corks Yet
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a report that ranks New York 10th in the nation in economic performance. Now, New York rarely, if ever, receives good marks in the areas of taxes, regulatory and business climate, etc. And … Continue reading
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Tagged Mandate Relief, Minimum Wage, Regulatory Reform
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Wisconsin’s Message to New York – “You Can Do it!”
I started to put some headlines together for a brief news update, but notice a common theme – Wisconsin. The results from Governor Walker’s recall vote and the message it should give Governor Cuomo and lawmakers in Albany is simple … Continue reading
Headlines, Recaps and Statements…
This week I had the fortunate opportunity to spend some time in Washington DC with small business owners from across the country. It truly was a tremendous event for NFIB and the voice of small business was ringing in our … Continue reading
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Tagged Mandate Relief, Minimum Wage, small business news
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New York’s Small Biz Policies Earn a D!
Yesterday, the Kauffman Foundation released results from a survey that showed New York as a recipient of one of the worst ratings in the nation when it comes to small business. The full report can be found here. Below is … Continue reading
The Property Tax Cap and the Need for Mandate Relief
With less than a week before school budget votes are taken, and reports that an overwhelming majority of New York’s school’s are complying with the cap, it is important to look at the whole picture. Prior to enacting the tax … Continue reading
Did You Know? Competitive Bidding
When considering construction work, can the school district/municipal government open up bidding so that all companies can submit bids for work? Local governments are subject to competitive bidding laws and must advertise for sealed bids in the manner required by … Continue reading
Did You Know? National Contracts
When a school district/municipal government purchases products and services, can it utilize national contracts or partner with another school district or town to get better pricing? New York does not allow or authorize the use of out-of-state or national cooperative … Continue reading
Did You Know? Hiring Suspensions
Has the school district suspended hiring except those positions that are neutral to the general fund? School districts may suspend hiring based on the decisions of the school board with a few notable considerations – the terms of a collectively … Continue reading
Did You Know? School District Pension Contributions
Are all school district/municipal employees contributing to the pension fund to keep it well funded? Employees contribute according to their pension system tier and therefore are only obligated to pay for a certain period of time and at a certain … Continue reading
