Unshackle Upstate is working to change things in Albany. Because New York is the second most expensive state to do business in. Because our communities are handcuffed by state policies that don't work here. And most importantly, because our people want to come home.

Click here to send an email to your state legislator and other elected officials in Albany. Trust us, they are listening.

Click here to see our 2008 Policy Agenda and learn more about the issues.

Unshackle Upstate is a bi-partisan coalition of over 73 business and trade organizations representing upwards of 45,000 companies and employing more than 1 million people. We hail from across Upstate New York with one goal: To achieve reforms in Albany that make Upstate a stronger place to do business.

Click here to see a list of our partners.

• Unshackle Upstate reacts to Governor's Budget Proposal
• Statement regarding Governor's proposed cost-saving measures
• Letter to Governor Paterson regarding state budget cuts
• Statement Regarding Governor Paterson's Budget Presentation
• Statement Regarding August 19th Special Session
• Property Tax Cap Praised by Unshackle Upstate Coalition
• Brownfield reform bill becomes law