Advocacy
4/16/21 Webisode: Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Vaccines #1: Considerations for HR, Operations & Sr. Leaders
COVID-19 continues to create significant health and economic challenges, but hope is on the horizon as vaccinations are being administered.  As we enter this next phase in the COVID-19 recovery and eradication, employers will have a key role to play in the WNY vaccination efforts because employers are often perceived as more trustworthy than the government.
Read MoreMembers-Only Webisode: 2021 CEOs Speak
Get the results of the 2021 CEOs Speak Survey in this members-only video.
Read MoreBNP Advocacy Alert – NYS Budget Update
Governor Cuomo and members of the State Legislature have agreed on a new state budget for FY 2022.
Read MoreBNP Advocacy Insider – April 2021
The APril 2021 Advocacy Insider is a roundup of important issues we are monitoring that could you and your business.
Read MoreBiden Releases Infrastructure Plan
President Biden has committed to passing a federal infrastructure package. This week, the White House released details on what the President wants that package to include. An infrastructure investment has the potential to equip America with safer roads, bridges, and pipes, more efficient public transit systems, universal broadband, and many well-paying jobs. Although the final plan approved by Congress may look different, the President’s proposal is a starting point that kicks off negotiations and demonstrates his administration’s priorities.
Read More3.29.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: New Yorkers 30+ Now Eligible for Vaccine
Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we
Read More3.10.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: American Rescue Plan Passes
Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we
Read More3.3.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: NYS Updates
Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we
Read More1.27.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: Cuomo Lifts Zone Restrictions in WNY
Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we
Read More1.25.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: PPP Round 2 Is Open & NYS Unemployment Insurance Update
Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we
Read More