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Today, Governor Kathy Hochul released her first Executive Budget proposal, available here. She announced the proposal in a brief speech that largely mirrored her State of the State address. Hochul noted the state’s strong financial position, made possible by a windfall of federal aid and, as of last week, a
This afternoon, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked OSHA’s emergency rule that required employees at workplaces of 100 or more to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or test weekly. The court issued a temporary stay, meaning that enforcement of the rule should be paused while circuit courts consider the case more fully. The rule has been subject to heavy litigation, being blocked
We are pleased to welcome our new Director, Marketing, Stephen Grimm as our latest Staff Spotlight. Stephen’s role is to oversee the brand and marketing strategy of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership to effectively empower our members through timely communication, strong brand presence, and new membership opportunities. Learn a little bit
Hochul Releases Executive Budget Governor Kathy Hochul has released her first Executive Budget proposal, starting several weeks of negotiation between her administration and the State Legislature. Read our Action Alert here. Session Preview: What We’re Watching The New York State Legislature just returned to Albany to kick off its 2022
OSHA Rule to be Enforced Monday OSHA is set to begin enforcement of its Vax-or-Test Mandate for organizations with 100+ employees on Monday. After months of litigation, the latest U.S. Circuit Court decision upheld the mandate. However, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to look into the issue, and heard oral arguments today for a key case
This afternoon, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State address to the Legislature. In the speech, she discussed the top problems the state faces and her plans to address them. Hochul made bold claims about reigniting New York’s economy, stating, “we are going to jumpstart our economic