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9.6.23 Advocacy Alert: Preparing for Pay Transparency
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Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: State Legislature Ends Session
The New York State Legislature gaveled out for the final time of the 2023 legislative session. Although a special session is possible before the end of the year, no major legislative push is expected.
Although much of the most impactful legislation being debated was tabled until next year, many important bills were passed in the waning days of session.
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: End of Session: What We’re Watching
All eyes are on Albany as the Legislature enters the final two weeks of the 2023 legislative session. Amid the hundreds of bills that will pass in the coming days, the BNP is keeping an eye on the following issues:
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: NYS Budget
State lawmakers recently approved the 2023 state budget. In total, the budget will spend $229 billion – a record amount and a 33% increase in spending since 2019.
Read MoreBNP 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.
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: State to Enact Final Budget
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.
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: State Budget to be Late
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.
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: Legislature Plants Budget Flag
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.
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: Climate Crunch Time
With just five weeks to go until the state budget is finalized, time is running out to sound the alarm about the Governor’s energy and climate proposals.
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: Where BNP Stands on NY Budget
Happy Valentine’s Day. Last week, the BNP hosted it’s annual Legislative Lunch – a chance to share what employers love and what breaks their heart in this year’s state budget.
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