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Tax exemptions for military, locally grown produce among new bills signed into law
New York Governor Cuomo recently signed a number of bills into law. One new law that I sponsored will enable military to receive sales-tax exemptions
As an elected official and legislative leader I have always pushed for measures that create jobs, promote growth, and enhance our quality of life. New
Latest Property-Tax Relief Suggestions Pass on Mandate Relief, Spending Cuts for Localities
The Tax Relief Commission issued its final report in December. The commission was established by Governor Cuomo and was charged with providing recommendations to cut
Dr. Baucus is preparing a colonoscopy on business
Max Baucus, the chairman of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, donned his Dracula costume last month, and proposed retroactive taxation on the business community. Unlike
Tax Commission Proposal to Freeze Property Taxes Is a Great Start
Recently, the Tax Relief Commission led by former New York Gov. George Pataki and former Comptroller H. Carl McCall issued its recommendations to save New
On Dec. 10, the U.S. Treasury Department sold off its last shares of General Motors’ stock (NYSE: GM). Both President Obama and the Treasury Secretary
New York Tax Reform and Fairness Commission Outlines Reforms
It is widely understood that New York is a high-tax state. New York state citizens are acutely aware of this fact. It is hardly surprising
Wage Theft Act Reform is Needed
The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is urging the New York Legislature to repeal the annual wage-notification provision of the Wage Theft Prevention
Facts about Free Markets and Pope Francis
Pope Francis tells us lately the free market is a wicked enemy. It must be restrained. He calls it a “new tyranny.” He insists the
“Heroes” in mythology are endowed with great courage and strength; they are celebrated for their bold exploits. “Heroes” can also be people who risk or
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