Posts Tagged ‘Government Affairs’
Where the candidates stand: Key economic issues in the Buffalo mayoral race
On Thursday, May 1, the BNP hosted a Democratic Mayoral Candidate Forum. For the first time since 2006, the City of Buffalo is electing a new mayor. The office has drawn considerable interest, leading to a crowded field of candidates running in the June 24 primary election. To help BNP members meet the candidates and learn where they stand on the issues facing our regional economy, the BNP invited the top three fundraising candidates to participate.
Read More2025 Advocacy Agenda: Shaping the future
On Jan 9, our signature Government Affairs event unveiled the strategies and priorities that will guide our work this year with policymakers.
Read MoreThe importance of voting: your voice, your future
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Read MoreBNP Advocacy Insider – March 2022
The March 2022 Advocacy Insider is a roundup of important issues we are monitoring that could you and your business.
Read MoreBNP Advocacy Insider – February 2022
The February 2022 Advocacy Insider is a roundup of important issues we are monitoring that could you and your business.
Read MoreBNP Advocacy Insider – January 2022
The January 2022 Advocacy Insider is a roundup of important issues we are monitoring that could you and your business.
Read More12.2.21 Advocacy Alert: BNP Urges Hochul to Maximize Infrastructure Investment
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. However, in our current landscape, this historic investment may not go as far in New York as it will in other states.
Read MoreBNP Advocacy Insider – December 2021
The December 2021 Advocacy Insider is a roundup of important issues we are monitoring that could you and your business.
Read More11.15.21 Advocacy Alert: BIDEN SIGNS INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT BILL
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, the bill makes these investments without raising taxes.
Read More11.8.21 Advocacy Alert: House Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
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.
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