The BNP works closely with government leaders to keep them informed of employer challenges and to advocate for policy that would ease the workforce crisis. The BNP supports legislation that expands access to education and training, makes quality childcare more accessible, removes barriers to workforce participation, and reforms our immigration
Hochul Proposal Could Cost Businesses $800 Million In her Executive Budget proposal, Gov. Kathy Hochul included an Extended Producer Responsibility Program, which would force manufacturers to finance the cost of recycling packaging material. It is estimated that this proposal would add $800 million in direct costs onto producers, and would
NYS Ends Mask Mandate Governor Kathy Hochul announced an end to the state’s mask mandate, and Erie County Executive Poloncarz followed suit. Masks are still required in certain settings like healthcare facilities. After the BNP pushed for clarity on how this coincides with the NY HERO Act’s mask mandate, the
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
BNP Urges Brownfield Program Renewal The state’s Brownfield Cleanup Program, which has been essential in cleaning & redeveloping our community, is set to expire in 2022. The BNP wrote to Governor Hochul urging her to include renewal in her upcoming Executive Budget. Partner organization Upstate United also wrote a similar
The BNP recently wrote to Governor Kathy Hochul suggesting steps she can take to maximize the incoming infrastructure investment from Washington. President Biden recently signed into law the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The BNP advocated for this bill, which has the potential for transformative change in Buffalo Niagara.
Historic Bill Signed On November 15th, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. The BNP advocated for this important legislation, which will make critical investments in our roads, bridges, water infrastructure, electric grid, and broadband while allowing our community to pursue landmark projects. Importantly,
House Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation The U. S. House of Representatives recently passed a landmark bipartisan infrastructure bill. This legislation will invest in roads, bridges, water infrastructure, broadband, the electric grid, and airports. This monumental package could also help our region finance numerous priority projects. The bill already passed the Senate and now heads
This weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill, known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The bill’s passing is a significant milestone after months of contentious negotiations. The bill would invest in roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, airports, broadband, and the electric grid. It would also enable our region
Today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed S.2803/A.5707 into law. This legislation reduces barriers to employment for formerly incarcerated individuals. Curfews are commonly included in probation or conditional discharge sentences. These restrictions can prevent the formerly incarcerated from working second- and third-shift jobs, limiting their job prospects. This is one of many