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Preview: Advocacy 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 several issues
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Read MorePreview: Advocacy 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.
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Read MorePreview: 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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Read MorePreview: Advocacy 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.
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In total, the budget will spend $229 billion – a record amount and a 33% increase in spending since 2019.
Read MorePreview: Advocacy Alert: Hochul Releases ’23 Budget Proposal
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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Read MorePreview: Advocacy Alert: Hochul Releases ’23 Budget Proposal
State leaders are predicting a late state budget. Yesterday, Governor Hochul said that “it’s becoming clear that the budget will not be meeting the April 1 deadline.”
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Read MorePreview: Advocacy Alert: Hochul Releases ’23 Budget Proposal
This afternoon, Governor Kathy Hochul released her 2023 Executive Budget proposal. Her State of the State address in January provided a rough outline of what to expect in the year ahead; the Executive Budget adds details and gives a clearer picture of the Governor’s priorities.
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Read MorePreview: Advocacy Alert: Hochul Lays Out 2023 Vision
This afternoon, Gov. Kathy Hochul gave her State of the State address. In her speech, she outlined her vision for the upcoming legislative session.
The Governor’s wide-ranging agenda will touch each industry in some way.
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Read MorePreview.: Advocacy Alert: Albany’s Busy New Year’s
In the waning moments of 2022, Governor Hochul acted on multiple issues of importance.
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Read MorePreview: Advocacy Alert: Hochul Mandates Pay Range Disclosure
Today, Gov. Hochul signed legislation that will require employers to post pay ranges in job advertisements.
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