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BNP Policy Focus: Natural Gas Ban

New York’s 2023 state budget includes a ban on fossil fuel equipment and building systems in new construction. The ban creates major concerns about energy affordability and reliability.

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ECIDA Creates New MWBE Incentive

The Erie County Industrial Development Agency recently approved a new incentive for MWBE subcontractor utilization, known as the Economic Inclusion Program.

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Preview: Advocacy Alert: State to Enact Final Budget

Advocacy Alert

Governor Hochul and the State Legislature are finalizing this year’s state budget. Hochul and legislative leaders reached a deal that is expected to be passed late tonight.

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In total, the budget will spend $229 billion – a record amount and a 33% increase in spending since 2019.

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Advocacy Alert: State to Enact Final Budget

Advocacy Alert

Governor Hochul and the State Legislature are finalizing this year’s state budget. Hochul and legislative leaders reached a deal that is expected to be passed late tonight.

In total, the budget will spend $229 billion – a record amount and a 33% increase in spending since 2019.

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Advocacy Alert: State Budget to be Late

Advocacy Alert

The State Senate and Assembly Majorities released their one-house budget proposals. Although the proposals are not yet law, they give a clear indication of how negotiations will go before the April 1 budget deadline.

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Advocacy Alert: Legislature Plants Budget Flag

Advocacy Alert

The State Senate and Assembly Majorities released their one-house budget proposals. Although the proposals are not yet law, they give a clear indication of how negotiations will go before the April 1 budget deadline.

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