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- Perspectives on important issues
- Guest blogs from industry experts
- Notifications about key political happenings
- Updates/recaps on our events
- Member achievements and spotlights
- Significant news and press announcements
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Governor Hochul signed into law a bill specifying new rights for lactating mothers in the workplace. Employers should take note of their new obligations under this bill and consider changes necessary in their workplace to comply.
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Governor Kathy Hochul recently acted on two significant pieces of legislation.
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Learn more about BNP Member Seneca Gaming Corporation, one of WNY’s largest employers, in this Member Spotlight.
With 35 Senate races and 435 House races, Congressional observers had plenty to watch on Election Day. Now that most votes are tallied and the 118th Congress is taking shape, this is what we’ve learned
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Yesterday, voters around the country headed to the polls for a consequential round of midterm elections. Here’s what you need to know:
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Our Monthly Members-Only recap of the latest Advocacy, and Government news.
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Small businesses can now apply for a new tax credit to help offset COVID-19 costs. The $250 million COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program will cover up to 50% of eligible expenses, for a maximum benefit of $25,000.
We are pleased to introduce Stephanie Wehrlin, BNP’s Assistant Event and Program Manager as our latest Staff Spotlight.
Stephanie has a specific focus on our Young Professional division, BN360. She creates an engaging platform for young professionals in the Buffalo Niagara region to connect, collaborate, learn, and be empowered.
Learn a little bit more about Stephanie in this brief Q&A.
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Our Monthly Members-Only recap of the latest Advocacy, and Government news.
The federal CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, known as CHIPS+, was signed into law by President Biden on August 9, 2022. This new legislation directs $52 billion toward renewing the heavily outsourced U.S. semiconductor manufacturing sector and reinvigorating U.S. chip research and development activities.