Pushing for Changes That Will Spur Job Creation
With the regional council plans submitted, now is the time to focus on improving the regulatory environment so businesses can create jobs.
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Partner Perspective: Why Unshackle Upstate is so Important to Upstate NY
As President of the Manufacturers Association of Upstate New York (MACNY ), I am often asked how the Upstate New York manufacturing sector is doing during such challenging times. Clearly, our sector is no different than any other, and we have certainly seen our share of job losses, attributed mainly to a difficult business climate [...]
Let NY Work: A Common Agenda for the Common Good
Last week, on this blog, I teased you with our post telling you to watch next week because there was going to be a big announcement. I hope that you got to see that announcement on Tuesday because it was a historic day in New York. Unshackle Upstate was joined by 10 other organizations representing [...]
A One-Two Punch
As we close out October, there has been a great deal of talk around the state about the tax cap and many municipalities looking to override it. It is not something that I would recommend as I wouldn’t want to tell people that elect me why I was raising their taxes when a cap is [...]
You Can’t Make This Up
A business owner in Syracuse alerted us to the fact that the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) recently made two requirements of the company.
Did Irene Expose Costly Mandates?
It is clear that the effects of Tropical Storm Irene will be felt in our Upstate communities for some time. While all reports indicate that we were prepared for the storm, it is a reminder of how little control we humans have over Mother Nature. So now the clean-up begins.
And as if that won’t be [...]
Unshackle Upstate Update – May 27, 2011
From the Desk of the Executive Director Brian Sampson
What’s Inside
A Message from Brian Sampson
Property Tax Cap Agreement Announced*
University at Buffalo Presents UB 2020 Proposal at Albany Summit*
Senate Confirms Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services*
Governor Seeks Federal Disaster Assistance for Spring Floods*
Attorney General, Comptroller to Work Together on Public Integrity Cases*
Democrat Wins Special Election in [...]
The Election May Be Over, But Unshackle is Just Getting Started
For Unshackle Upstate, the 2010 elections were just the first leg of a distance race aimed at lowering taxes, reducing state spending and ending dysfunction in the New York State Legislature.
The “212″
In just 11 days, on November 2nd, 212 candidates, both new and old, will be elected to the New York State legislature, 62 members to the Senate and 150 members to the Assembly. These legislative races could possibly make or break our state. It is important that you know who represents you and what THEY truly represent. It’s time to GOTV – Get Out the Vote!
The Power of ONE!
We have just 14 days left until JUDGMENT DAY! It is the moment we’ve all been waiting for and your ONE vote counts! Let’s take a look back at what New York State taxpayers have been faced with so you will remember how important it is for you to vote on November 2, 2010.