We Must Protect our Veterans… From Themselves
As a staunch advocate for the health and well-being of New York’s veterans, in 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation...
Hochul’s Anti-Fraud Agenda Takes On Billboard Lawyers — and Puts New Yorkers Back in the Driver’s Seat
Rampant fraud and runaway litigation are driving up auto insurance premiums across New York, and billboard attorneys are cashing in....
Funding is Imperative for Lead Service Line Replacement in NYS
More than a decade ago, the public health disaster in Flint, Michigan woke up the country to the lingering danger...
Alex DeGrasse launches North Country Strategies
Alex DeGrasse is launching North Country Strategies LLC, a leading public affairs firm. With over a decade of experience in...
Solar Energy is Our Best Bet in Fight Against High Utility Bills
One of the biggest news stories of the year was the rising utility bills across the country—and with no end...
For Climate Action, We Need to Educate the Next Generation
Climate action is under threat from every possible angle at the federal level. Funding for climate initiatives is being slashed,...
20 Years Later: An Update from the Authorities Budget Office
This month New York’s Authorities Budget Office celebrates its 20th Anniversary. The first office of its kind in the nation,...
New York City Enacts First Private Sector Wage Law Since 1964
The Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act is the first law enacted by New York City since 1964 to set...
New York Labor Leaders: ZEC Approval Is a Win for Workers, Communities, and New York’s Clean Energy Future
As labor leaders representing working families across New York, we applaud Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York Public Service...
THREE NEW REPORTS FROM INDUSTRY, TECH, AND CIVIC GROUPS: NEW YORK’S AUTO INSURANCE RATES ARE OUT OF CONTROL
CAR Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Pass Gov. Hochul’s Plan to End New York’s Status as the Nation’s Least Affordable Insurance...
Learning Shouldn’t Depend on the Forecast
When New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his Department of Education Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced that schools would shift...
FanDuel is committed to responsible gaming education
FanDuel is committed to responsible gaming education and offers tools to help sports fans personalize their betting experience during playoffs....
New Report: Surging Auto Insurance Costs Are Fueling New York’s Affordability Crisis
Premiums Rose 24 Percent Since 2020, Outpacing Inflation Today, Chamber of Progress released a report outlining how surging auto insurance premiums...
NEW YORK SUPREME COURT PRESERVES STATUS QUO AS NY THRUWAY’S BACKDOOR “TOLL HIKE” FACES REVIEW
JUDGE GRANTS TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER TO ENSURE SERVICE CONTINUITY Court action follows Fleetworthy’s effort to shield customers from immediate economic...
O’Donnell & Associates Strengthens Statewide Presence with Key Hires and Focus on New York City
New York, NY – Reflecting a thriving pipeline of work and expanding client base, O’Donnell & Associates announces the addition...
NYSUT releases ready solutions to strengthen educator workforce
As Gov. Kathy Hochul rolls out proposals to strengthen and rebuild New York’s teacher workforce, New York State United Teachers...
NEW YORK GAMING ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAMES BYRON BROWN CHAIR OF ORGANIZATION
Byron Brown Will Lead Statewide Association whose members Generate over a Billion dollars Annually for New York State Schools (ALBANY,...
A Tale of Two Cities, One State
Let me tell you the tale of two cities. The first is a thriving, growing metropolis benefitting from a growing...
To Strengthen the Economy, Integrate Child Care and Education
Child care is the topic du jour across the country and across the political spectrum—and for good reason. It is...
BROAD, DIVERSE COALITION APPLAUDS GOV. HOCHUL’S BOLD PLAN TO DELIVER AUTO INSURANCE RELIEF FOR NEW YORKERS
Plan Takes Aim at Root Causes of Skyrocketing Premiums as New Yorkers Pay Nearly Double the National Average ALBANY –...
