With two days left in the legislative session, Gov. Hochul announced a “pause” on congestion pricing set to take effect in NYC June 30th. Under the plan, passenger vehicles would be charged a $15 toll when entering Manhattan below 60th Street during peak weekday hours. While backing the delay of congestion pricing, NFIB came out in strong opposition to increasing the payroll tax and urged the Legislature to reject it in the final session days.Read Full Article
New York’s 2024 legislative session concluded on June 8th, just two days after the scheduled adjournment. The Legislature passed 805 bills, with more than 600 bills passing in the last two weeks of session. Over the course of the 2024 session, NFIB weighed in on and tracked hundreds of bills during the legislative process.Read Full Article
New York is considering legislation that would mandate employers implement new heat protection standards, with fines if employers do not adhere to rigid requirements and reporting. Read Full Article