The Business Council Testifies During Legislative Hearings on the FY 2013-2-14 Executive Budget Proposal

Ken Pokalsky Cites Important Challenges Ahead

ALBANY, NY (02/12/2013)(readMedia)-- Ken Pokalsky, vice president of government affairs at The Business Council of New York State, Inc., gave testimony before the Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee during joint legislative public hearings on the FY 2013-2014 Executive Budget proposal today.

Mr. Pokalsky spoke of the need for continued fiscal restraint in New York. He also offered lawmakers a blueprint for reducing regulatory burdens on business that impede investment and job growth.

Click here to read his testimony which offers comment on Unemployment Insurance, Workers' Compensation, Extension of Energy Assessments, Minimum Wage, Sales Tax Abatement for IDA-Assisted projects, Excelsior and Tax Credit Deferrals.