Op-eds
ABC’s Sampson: NY’s Policies Hurt Business’ Chances of Success
ABC’s Sampson: NY’s Policies Hurt Business’ Chances of Success CLICK FOR VIDEO Construction unemployment rates in New York State have dropped drastically from a year ago, but NY still lags behind 48 states.That’s according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. In December 2020, the rate was 15.9%. A year later…
Read MoreTo Best Protect Taxpayers, Avoid Imposing a PLA on Stadium Construction
To Best Protect Taxpayers, Avoid Imposing a PLA on Stadium Construction ABC Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson’s Op-Ed in the Buffalo News. After years of discussion, the Buffalo Bills, their fans and the Buffalo-Niagara Falls Metropolitan region are finally poised to get a modern stadium that can provide an exceptional gameday experience for one…
Read MoreAnother Voice: Benefits Add Hidden Costs to Prevailing Wage Projects
Let’s not be fooled. Proponents of the expansion of prevailing wage are already doing great damage to taxpayers. They shouldn’t be allowed to ruin what little positive job growth we now have in New York.
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