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In This Instance, Quiet is Good

So far, so good. It appears the 2011-12 New York State Legislative session could end without the usual flurry of bad bills that elected officials typically try to jam through in the 11th hour. This...

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Upstaters: Say Yes to Audit, No to Toll Hikes

We in Upstate need to make more noise about the Thruway Authority’s proposal to hike truck tolls by 45 percent, because frankly, it’s going to hurt. For starters, it’s going to raise the cost of doing...

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Unfinished Business with Worker’s Compensation Reform

Central to our mission as the regional chamber of commerce is our promise to listen to business and advocate for its needs. Time and again, our member companies have told us that they need a reliable,...

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Workers’ Compensation – A Top Concern

Rochester Business Alliance has worked closely with Unshackle Upstate and other business organizations across New York for several years to help foster Workers’ Compensation reform that benefits both...

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The Hat Trick

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently visited Rochester for a ceremonial signing of the 2013-14 New York State budget.  I attended the event with other business, community, and government leaders...

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The Wage Theft Prevention Act: Just More Costly Administration

More than 60 employers visited Rochester Business Alliance headquarters earlier this month for a candid conversation with New York State Assembly Majority Leader Joe Morelle. While discussion was open...

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A Mixed Bag

The 2013 legislative session produced mixed results for Rochester and the business community.  While we are pleased to report that progress was achieved on several agenda items, there are key areas...

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Bausch + Lomb

There is no getting around the fact that the move of Bausch + Lomb corporate headquarters out of Rochester and the loss of 400 jobs is not a good thing for our community.  In fact, it’s a shame.  When...

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Core Learning Standards

Rochester Business Alliance recently joined more than 40 business leaders and organizations from across New York in signing an open letter in support of the Common Core Learning Standards.  Others from...

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Legislative Budget Hearings Continue

Last Monday, the Legislature’s Joint Fiscal Committees heard testimony on the Health and Medicaid proposals in the 2014-15 Executive Budget.   State Health Commissioner Nirav Shah discussed the state’s...

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